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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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| Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission is prepared to help “Fight Back”
The PEI Liquor Control Commission has started to “Fight Back” for a second year as part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual daffodil pin campaign. During the entire month of April, daffodil pins will be available for purchase in all 18 PEI Liquor corporate retail outlets across the province.… |
| Pilot and Discovery Fund applications open for 2014
Innovation PEI is seeking applications from businesses who would like support for innovative projects under the Pilot and Discovery Fund, says Innovation and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach.“This program allows Island businesses and researchers to pursue the pilot stage of their projects,”… |
| Harbourfront Theatre announces an exclusive production for 2014
New production is one component of the Theatre’s strategic planHarbourfront Theatre is planning ahead for a strong future. With support from the Government of Canada, Theatre staffers are working to develop a strategic plan for the organization, and make theatre improvements to better position the… |
| Transportation West receives new accessible buses thanks to Federal Gas Tax Fund
Officials gathered today to announce the delivery of two new buses to Transportation West. Thanks to federal investments, the new twelve-passenger, wheelchair-accessible vehicles will help expand this vital accessible transit service for Islanders and visitors across Prince Edward Island.… |
| Department of Health and Wellness supports Medical Society in <i>Choosing Wisely Canada</i>
The Department of Health and Wellness supports the Medical Society of Prince Edward Island in encouraging physicians and patients to talk about reducing the number of unnecessary and potentially harmful tests performed each year, says Minister Doug Currie. “By participating in Choosing Wisely… |
| Generic drug savings to provide better access to fair drug prices
The addition of four new drugs to the pan-Canadian approach to generic drug purchasing will result in savings for Prince Edward Island, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Achieving lower prices for generic drugs allows us to invest the savings in our provincial drugs programs to… |
| Budget 2014-15 stays the course, continues to make targeted investments to benefit Islanders
Budget 2014-2015 continues on our path to balance while making targeted investments to benefit Islanders, says Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs Minister Wes Sheridan.“Our spending must be restrained in order to reach our fiscal goal for 2015-2016, but we have a responsibility to continue to… |
| Atlantic autism educators to attend Professional Learning Symposium
Next week, over 60 educators from across the Atlantic Provinces will meet in Halifax to share their expertise in the provision of services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac.“The 2nd Annual Autism in Education… |
| Statement from Premier Robert Ghiz on Quebec election
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Premier-designate Phillipe Couillard on his victory in last night’s Quebec election.Prince Edward Island has always enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Quebec, and I look forward on continuing to work collaboratively with Mr. Couillard on issues… |
| Watch out for shoulder washouts, report road problems
Drivers should be aware of highway maintenance crews as they work to repair shoulder washouts, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“The mix of heavy rain and melting snow has softened the soil to the point that some of our highway shoulders have washed out,”… |
| Five Island communities benefit from infrastructure upgrades
Island communities will benefit from infrastructure funding to make necessary upgrades to their community facilities.Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA), and PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley… |
| Tourism PEI looks to capitalize on new Japanese TV series
A new television series on the NHK network in Japan about the woman who translated Anne of Green Gables to Japanese has resulted in a renewed interest in Prince Edward Island as a tourism destination, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.“Since ‘Hanako and Anne’ was announced, we’… |
| West Prince health care services stabilizing, creating better access for residents
Better Access, Better Care initiatives are providing residents in West Prince with improved access to emergency and primary health care services, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “The introduction of the Collaborative Emergency Centre has allowed Western Hospital to remain open 24… |
| Online Services Restored
All online services offered by the provincial government have been restored. The shutdown of services was done to safeguard the integrity and security of the information they held. As a further precaution any client accessing a system which requires a password should change their password… |
| West Prince health care services stabilizing, creating better access for residents
Better Access, Better Care initiatives are providing residents in West Prince with improved access to emergency and primary health care services, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “The introduction of the Collaborative Emergency Centre has allowed Western Hospital to remain open 24… |
| Premier Ghiz expresses his condolences on the passing of Jim Flaherty
"It's with sadness that we learned today of the passing of former federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty."“As a Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty brought forward important social programs like the Working Income Tax Benefit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan. His contributions to this country… |
| All online services restored
All online services offered by the provincial government have been restored. Some were back up yesterday afternoon, with the rest fully functional by suppertime the same day. Some sites had been temporarily suspended to deal with an internet vulnerability associated with the Heartbleed Bug, which… |
| Traffic Advisories issued April 15, 2014
For up-to-date information on construction projects or road conditions, please dial 5-1-1 on a touch-tone phone or visit www.511.gov.pe.ca.New:Dunk River Road, Central Bedeque – Due to a culvert washout at the west end of Dunk River Road (500 m from the north entrance to Route 1A) traffic will be… |
| Prince Edward Island welcomes progress on Canada - South Korea Free Trade Agreement
The Government of Prince Edward Island welcomes progress on free trade between Canada and South Korea, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach.“In recent years, Prince Edward Island has seen growth in its trade with the Korean market and this will only be helped by the… |
| Fisheries and aquaculture minister leads delegation to Boston seafood show
Seafood Expo North America (formerly the International Boston Seafood Show) provides a great opportunity to showcase the high quality and value of Island seafood products to buyers from around the world, says Minster of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Ron MacKinley. “The Boston seafood… |