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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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| One Book One Island returns with a fitting title for Islanders
Island: The Collected Stories by Canadian author Alistair MacLeod has been chosen as this year’s selection for One Book One Island, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “I couldn’t imagine a more fitting title for the One Book One Island promotion,” said Minister Henderson. “Not… |
| Government continues support of Trade HERizons
The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to renew its support of the Trade HERizons project, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach. “Trade HERizons is an 11-week career exploration project offered free of charge to women interested in pursuing trades and industrial… |
| Prince Edward Island celebrates grand opening of new Convention Centre
The Prince Edward Island Convention Centre has officially opened its doors to larger and more complex conventions and trade shows. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the… |
| Cardigan and Brudenell benefit from Federal and Provincial infrastructure investments
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), the Honourable Ron MacKinley, Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, along with community group… |
| Visitor restrictions remain in place on Unit 3 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Visitation on Unit 3 at the QEH remains limited to immediate family only as the hospital continues to see a higher than usual number of patients testing positive for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) on that unit. “As an added precaution, we have also temporarily stopped any… |
| Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Their Honours the Honourable H. Frank Lewis and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis, on behalf of the people of Prince Edward Island, extend their sincere congratulations to their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the entire Royal Family on the birth of His Royal Highness the Prince of… |
| Statement from Premier Robert Ghiz on the birth of the Royal baby
Premier Robert Ghiz issued the following statement on the birth of the Royal baby, July 22, 2013: Prince Edward Islanders were truly delighted to have the Royal couple visit our province as a newly married couple, and we are especially pleased to congratulate them today on the birth of their first… |
| Kenyans to speak after Farmers Helping Farmers Annual General Meeting
Farmers Helping Farmers is excited to be hosting a visit from two Kenyans who work on Farmers Helping Farmers projects in Kenya. The visitors are Salome Ntinyari and Douglas Gikundi M’Muguna. “Both Salome and Gikundi work in Kenya with the Muchui Womens Group, a group of women who farm in a very… |
| New beds to provide better access to long-term care in Prince County
The opening of 17 new long-term care beds will provide better access to care for Prince County seniors and free up hospital beds for other patients requiring additional medical care, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “Our government is committed to providing Prince County seniors with… |
| Province thanks Atlantic Lottery for sponsorship of Team PEI
The continued support of Atlantic Lottery as an Official Team sponsor for Team PEI is greatly appreciated, says Minister of Health and Wellness Doug Currie. “The Province of Prince Edward Island has been proud to have Atlantic Lottery as a partner of Team PEI for many years,” said Minister Currie… |
| Visitation on Unit 3 at QEH remains limited to immediate family only
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting no new cases of MRSA on Unit 3; however, visitation remains limited to immediate family only on the nursing unit, says QEH Medical Director Dr. Rosemary Henderson. “While we have had no new cases of MRSA on Unit 3 since last week, the number of… |
| Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Historic Yeo House celebrate their 40th anniversary
Thousands of Islanders and visitors alike have learned about the shipbuilding industry on Prince Edward Island by visiting the Green Park Shipbuilding Museum which turns 40 years old on Sunday, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “There was a time when shipbuilding was one of the… |
| Minister Currie congratulates Island softball team heading to worlds
Congratulations to the Subway Sluggers Masters women’s softball team representing Prince Edward Island on the world stage later this month, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie. “I know all Islanders join me in wishing the Subway Sluggers the best of luck in the World Masters tournament… |
| Premier supports need for ongoing collaboration in Health Care
Great progress has been made in strengthening the health care system by all provinces and territories working together to provide better care for all Canadians, says Premier Robert Ghiz as his term of co-chair of the Health Innovation Working Group ends. “As a direct result of this work, Islanders… |
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island to host 2014 Council of the Federation summer meeting
Niagara-on-the-Lake – Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz is pleased to announce that the 2014 Council of the Federation meeting will be held in historic Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island from August 26th, 2014 to August 30th, 2014. “I look forward to hosting my fellow Premiers in Prince… |
| Officials investigating second fish kill report
Provincial officials are investigating another report of dead fish in Island rivers. The second report is focussed along Carruthers Brook, a tributary of the Mill River in western Prince County. This brook was impacted by a fish kill in 2011.The investigation into the Barclay Brook fish kill is… |
| 2nd Annual Prince Edward Island Oyster Society Restaurant Campaign kickoff
The PEI Aquaculture Alliance is pleased to announce the kickoff of the 2nd Annual Prince Edward Island Oyster Society Restaurant Campaign during the month of August. “Creating an oyster experience in Prince Edward Island restaurants and having customers tell their stories online is a fun, engaging… |
| Visitation on Unit 3 at QEH remains limited to immediate family only
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting no new cases of MRSA on Unit 3; however, visitation remains limited to immediate family only on the nursing unit.While no new cases have been discovered, QEH will continue with the procedures and precautions that have been put in place on Unit 3. The… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2013:● There will be no change in the price of gasoline, furnace oil or diesel at this time;● Propane prices will decrease by 0.9 cpl for Superior Propane… |
| Penalties increase for driving while on drugs
Tougher penalties for driving while under the influence of drugs take effect today, August 1, said Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey.“Motorists who choose to use drugs while driving will now have their licences suspended for a longer period of time,” Minister Vessey… |