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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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| Team PEI flag-bearer announced
National champion wrestler, Hannah Taylor, has been selected to carry the Prince Edward Island flag at the opening ceremonies of the 2013 Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Hannah is the 15-year-old daughter of Norman Taylor of Rice Point and Bonnie Taylor of Summerside. She recently graduated… |
| Province sends best wishes to Team PEI
As Team PEI prepares to compete at the 2013 Canada Games, the Province of Prince Edward Island extends good luck and best wishes to all members of the team, says Premier Robert Ghiz. “Team PEI has been created through a lot of hard work and dedication, and the Province of Prince Edward Island… |
| Island drivers reminded to keep licence plates legible
Islanders are reminded not to place anything over their licence plates that would affect their readability – not even clear plastic covers, said Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “Licence plates are important tools that law enforcement uses to identify vehicles and… |
| Restrictions and special precautions have been relaxed on Unit 3 at QEH
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting no new cases of MRSA on Unit 3, and all special precautions and restrictions are being relaxed on the nursing unit.With no new cases discovered in the last two and a half weeks, the QEH is able to relax the special procedures and precautions that have… |
| Beware of purchasing flood-damaged vehicles
Flood-damaged vehicles that have been resold cannot be registered in Prince Edward Island, Transportation and Infrastructure Development Minister Robert Vessey said. “As many as 100,000 vehicles were damaged in the southern Alberta floods, and the province of Alberta is working to assure these… |
| Biomass to cut fuel costs, improve environmental impact of public buildings
Thirteen public buildings, including schools and manors, will cost less to heat and become more environmentally friendly as they convert to biomass heat, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “Using biomass to heat provincial buildings makes financial and… |
| Measles case confirmed in Prince Edward Island
Public health officials from the Department of Health and Wellness are investigating two cases of measles in the province.An adolescent youth on PEI has been diagnosed with laboratory confirmed measles. This case is now recovering in Hospital.A family member showed symptoms of measles earlier in… |
| Petroleum Pricing
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2013:● Gasoline prices will decrease by 0.5 cents per litre (cpl);● Furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.0 cpl;● Diesel prices will increase by 1.9… |
| Lab and X-ray will remain at Souris Hospital
Lab and X-ray services will continue to be offered at Souris Hospital, says Health PEI CEO, Richard Wedge. “I want to clarify for the residents of Souris area and all Islanders that services such as lab, diagnostic imaging, ambulatory care and dialysis will continue to be available at Souris… |
| Input needed from caregivers of stroke survivors
The Heart and Stroke Foundation and Health PEI are inviting caregivers of Islanders who have experienced a stroke to share their insight and experience to support planning for the final phase of the provincial organized stroke care program.To better understand the challenges stroke survivors and… |
| Federal and Provincial Governments invest in several infrastructure projects in Prince County
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Honourable Ron MacKinley, Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, along with community group representatives today announced funding… |
| Graduate Mentorship Program expands to accept wider scope of recent graduates
Changes to the Graduate Mentorship Program will allow more post-secondary graduates the opportunity to gain work experience related to their education and career aspirations, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach. “By making a change to the eligibility criteria, we expand… |
| Prince Edward Island named top Island destination by major travel magazine
Readers of Travel and Leisure Magazine have named Prince Edward Island the top Island getaway in continental North America and the fifth best Island destination in the world, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson. “It’s a real honour to be included on the list and to see the… |
| PEI Liquor Control Commission supports Canadian Cancer Society’s daffodil campaign
Daffodils were everywhere in April thanks to the efforts of the PEI Liquor Control Commission who generated over $20,000 in customer donations in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual daffodil pin campaign.“Our customers have shown their generosity when prompted by staff to support the… |
| Nominations invited for 2013 Senior Islanders of the Year
Community groups, organizations and the public are encouraged to nominate senior citizens for the 2013 Prince Edward Island Senior Islanders of the Year Award, says Honourable Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Community Services and Seniors. The annual awards recognize the significant contributions… |
| The first quarterly Prince Edward Island Sales Tax Credits issued this week
This week, qualifying Islanders will begin to receive the new Prince Edward Island Sales Tax Credit, says Minister of Finance, Energy and Municipal Affairs, Wes Sheridan. “This Government has taken a significant step to modernize our revenue system and accelerate our economy by implementing the HST… |
| New single licence plate design to improve safety, celebrate Island’s role in creation of Canada
A single licence plate design on all registered Prince Edward Island vehicles will improve safety by ensuring all vehicles are equipped with a fully reflective plate that’s easily identifiable by law enforcement, says Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Robert Vessey. “Licence… |
| Better Access, Better Care health improvements progressing
Community hospitals are taking on new roles – and other enhancements are on the way – as part of the Better Access, Better Care initiative, said Dr. Richard Wedge, CEO of Health PEI.“We are now implementing the changes announced in March that will increase Islanders’ access to primary health care,… |
| Provincial Minister pleased with lobster carapace decision
The federal decision not to move lobster carapace size beyond 72 millimetres in Lobster Fishing Area 25 is good news for Prince Edward Island’s lobster industry, says Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron McKinley.“I am extremely pleased with Minister Keith Ashfield’s decision… |
| New certified premium Prince Edward Island beef brand launched
The launch of a new certified Prince Edward Island beef brand will increase sales of Island beef and return premium prices to cattle producers, says the chair of the PEI Culinary Alliance, Chef Austin Clement. “We are very excited to promote this new premium certified beef brand and continue to… |