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| Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department closing early Christmas Eve
The emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague will be closed from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 due to a temporary lack of physician coverage. It will reopen Thursday, December 25 at 8 a.m.If you have health concerns, are not sure what to do, or need health… |
| Walk-in clinics available during the holiday season
Islanders should always visit their family physician’s office or a walk-in clinic in non-urgent medical situations and the same is true during the holidays. Visiting a walk-in clinic for non-urgent health care can help avoid potentially lengthy wait times that may occur at hospital emergency… |
| Prince Edward Island to be featured in Japanese holiday special
Japan’s national broadcaster NHK will feature Prince Edward Island images and scenery during its annual New Year’s Eve special which is viewed by tens of millions of people, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“The annual New Year’s Eve special is among the most popular programs… |
| Updated program helps to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors
Starting January 2, 2015, customers who appear to be 30 years of age or under will be asked for identification when making purchases at PEI Liquor corporate and liquor agency outlets. This is an update to the Check 25 program which has been in effect for a number of years and by increasing the age… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, January 1, 2015:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 4.4 cents per litre (cpl);• Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 5.1 cpl;• Diesel prices will decrease by 3.0… |
| Liquor license suspended for Summerside Yacht Club
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has suspended the Special Premises Liquor License of “Summerside Yacht Club,” license number SL140153, located in Summerside, for a five (5) day period as follows: 9 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2015, to 9 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2015.The Liquor… |
| Living a Healthy Life sessions offered to Islanders
Islanders living with any type of chronic disease can learn how to manage symptoms and make daily tasks easier, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Living with disease can make everyday activities a challenge and adversely affect a person’s quality of life,” says Minister Currie. “… |
| Home and School Federation offering funding through Parent Leadership Grants
The PEI Home and School Federation is providing grants of up to $1,000 to Home and School associations to support parent engagement, says Education and Early Childhood Minister Alan McIsaac.“Parent involvement leads to student success,” said Minister McIsaac. “Study after study has shown us that… |
| Funding supports three rural projects
Funding has been provided through the Island Community Fund for three projects along the province’s south shore, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley.“The funding reflects the commitment of the provincial government to community organizations and the people they… |
| Brookvale set to open two runs this Friday
Island skiers will finally have a chance to hit the slopes this week thanks to an extended snap of cold weather and hard work by staff at Brookvale Provincial Ski Park, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“Warm weather and lack of snow have delayed the opening of the hill so far… |
| Statement from the Office of the Attorney General
Prince Edward Island Attorney General Janice Sherry has granted approval for two separate inquests to be held in the upcoming months. The inquests were recommended to the Attorney General by Chief Coroner Dr. Charles Trainor.An inquest will be held for the death of Sherry Ball of Charlottetown,… |
| North Atlantic Organics bringing the shore to the farm
North Atlantic Organics Ltd. harvests local storm-tossed seaweed for an organic dietary mineral supplement for animal feed. The Company’s Atlantic-Gro products offer dairy farmers a high quality mineral supplement at a competitive price. The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada… |
| Funding supports hall renovations and new fire equipment
Support for two projects under the Island Community Fund will benefit local communities in Prince County, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley.“Community organizations and volunteers are the backbone of rural communities,” said Mr. MacKinley. “That is why the… |
| Brookvale Nordic Centre opens tomorrow
The Nordic Centre at Brookvale Provincial Ski Park will open to cross country skiers tomorrow, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“We will have two groomed trails ready for skiers at Brookvale on Wednesday thanks to the snow we’ve received over the last few days and the hard work… |
| Innovation PEI announces first-ever winners of Ignition
Innovation PEI will invest $200,000 through the Ignition program in eight local businesses, many of which are just beginning their operations, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach.“Entrepreneurship is strong on Prince Edward Island and to support our potential entrepreneurs,… |
| Province signs on family physician for West Prince
Dr. Filza Naveed will join the complement of physicians in the West Prince region for one year beginning October 1, 2015, with a possibility of an extension, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie.“Dr. Naveed, as a participant in our Family Residency Program, is an excellent example of… |
| Island seafood promoted in Winnipeg
A seafood festival is taking place this weekend in Winnipeg to promote Prince Edward Island products, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley.“Prince Edward Island produces some of the best seafood products in the world, and we want to make more people aware of… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, January 15, 2015: • Gasoline prices will decrease by 5.4 cents per litre (cpl);• Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 6.2 cpl; and• Diesel prices will decrease… |
| New Chief Coroner for Prince Edward Island
Dr. Des Colohan is now in his role as Prince Edward Island’s Chief Coroner, says Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice and Attorney General Janice Sherry.“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Colohan to his new role and wish him well as he takes on this great responsibility,” said Minister Sherry. “He… |
| Provincial government takes action on unpaid fines
The provincial government is stepping up its efforts to collect unpaid fines imposed by the courts, says Janice Sherry, Environment, Labour and Justice Minister and Attorney General.“We are taking stronger action to deal with this problem and encourage those with unpaid fines to make satisfactory… |