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Government of Prince Edward Island news releases dated April 18, 1996 – October 31, 2016 are available here.
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| National Child Day marks 25th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
2014 marks the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac.“National Child Day is an opportunity to reflect on progress made in ensuring all children are treated with dignity and respect,” said… |
| Island Community Fund supports three Central Kings projects
Three community projects in Central Kings are receiving a combined investment of $74,000 through the Island Community Fund, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley. “Vibrant and sustainable communities require solid infrastructure,” said Minister MacKinley. “… |
| Sport and recreation activities supported through Island Community Fund
The Province of Prince Edward Island, through the Island Community Fund, is helping to support sport and recreation activities in the O’Leary and Alberton areas, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley.“Sport and recreation are important parts of physical and… |
| Good hand hygiene the focus of Canadian Patient Safety Week
Canadian Patient Safety Week, October 27 - 31, is an opportunity to remind Islanders and health care providers alike that good hand hygiene can significantly reduce and even prevent the spread of infections, says Dr. Richard Wedge, Health PEI CEO. “Patient safety is Health PEI’s number one… |
| Atlantic Drug Summit sets out path for regional cooperation in pharmacare
Four Ministers Call for Action Health care in Atlantic Canada can benefit from acting collaboratively as a region to improve services, says Prince Edward Island Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.Today, Minister Currie hosted the Atlantic Summit on Healthcare and Drug Cost Sustainability,… |
| Premiers conclude successful mission to China
Canada’s Premiers today announced the conclusion of their successful 2014 joint mission to China.Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, and Québec Premier Philippe Couillard met with several senior Chinese political leaders in Beijing including:• Jiang Daming,… |
| Increase in advance voting
Voting at the second Advance Polls on Monday, October 27 was steady at all the municipalities of Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford and Cornwall. Summerside and Cornwall continue to see increases in voter turnout compared to the 2010 Municipal Election Advance Poll. Charlottetown had a decrease… |
| Renowned French Illustrator to visit the province
Next week French speaking students across Prince Edward Island will have an opportunity to meet the accomplished illustrator and author Yayo, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“Every year the Public Library Service partners with other government departments and community… |
| Government, groups partner on tree-planting project
A partnership between the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, the Central Queens Wildlife Federation and UPEI student group Enactus has resulted in a tree-planting project to help re-establish a forested area and protect an Island waterway. “This is a great opportunity for… |
| Flu shot clinics being offered without appointment November 4, 7, 8
Health PEI’s public health nursing will be offering walk-in flu shot clinics for the public in Charlottetown on November 4, 7, and 8 and in Summerside on November 8. Islanders wanting to get the flu shot without making an appointment can do so by going to one of the following clinics: November 4… |
| COWS Creamery enters Chinese market with opening of Beijing store
COWS Ice Cream – an icon of both tourism and food production on Prince Edward Island – is set to enter an exciting new marketplace with the opening of its first store in China, says Premier Robert Ghiz.“Any Islander or visitor to Prince Edward Island can tell you that COWS is much more than an ice… |
| COWS Creamery enters Chinese market with opening of Beijing store
COWS Ice Cream – an icon of both tourism and food production on Prince Edward Island – is set to enter an exciting new marketplace with the opening of its first store in China, says Premier Robert Ghiz.“Any Islander or visitor to Prince Edward Island can tell you that COWS is much more than an ice… |
| Preliminary report on North River fish kill now online
A preliminary report, prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division, following this year’s fish kill in North River is now available online.The preliminary report describes the details of the discovery, inspection and subsequent clean up as well as a… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2014:• Gasoline prices will decrease by 4.2 cents per litre (cpl);• Furnace and stove oil prices will decrease by 2.5 cpl;• Diesel prices will decrease by 1.0… |
| Where to find election-night results
Municipalities will elect councillors today, and results will be made available online as soon as they’re available.As previously announced by Elections PEI, vote totals for council races in Charlottetown, Cornwall, Stratford, and Summerside can be found at www.electionspei.ca. Results from the… |
| New food safety regulations developed in consultation with industry
Government has approved updated food safety regulations to protect the health of Islanders, said Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Most incidents of foodborne illness are associated with improper food handling practices and are preventable,” said Minister Currie. “These regulations were… |
| Three West Prince projects receive Island Community Fund support
Investments in community infrastructure in the St. Louis and Tignish areas will mean expanded services for community residents, says Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley.“Through the Island Community Fund, the Province of Prince Edward Island is pleased to have… |
| Kensington history commemorated
Two new clocks at the centre of the community commemorate the Town of Kensington’s rich history and recognize Prince Edward Island’s role in Confederation, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“The Town of Kensington is a vibrant community with a rich heritage,”… |
| With election, Bedeques one step closer to combining
Bedeque and Central Bedeque are one step closer to amalgamation after electing their first unified council this week, Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan says.“These communities saw an opportunity to increase their population and enhance their financial standing by combining… |
| The Boss Hog takes PEI Porktoberfest title
When it comes to the best gourmet pulled pork sandwich on PEI, it's clear there can be only one “Boss Hog.”Once all the votes were counted after the month-long culinary campaign, the Best PEI Porktoberfest Chef was Mike Clarke and his culinary team at Terre Rouge. Using a voting scale of… |