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Islanders honoured for protecting our environment
2017-10-25
The 30th annual Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards today (October 25) recognized a devoted group of Islanders for working to protect the natural environment we all share.
The Environmental Advisory Council chooses each year’s award winners from among nominations reviewed by its selection...
Nearly $65k in French language investments from Quebec, Prince Edward Island
2017-10-25
The following was originally distributed by the Government of Quebec.
The governments of Quebec and Prince Edward Island are presenting today the 2016-2017 results of their co-operation in the area of Canadian francophonie. Together, the provinces have invested $63,284 for the...
Jordan Brown is new education minister
2017-10-23
Jordan Brown, MLA for Charlottetown-Brighton, was sworn in as minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture during a ceremony at Fanningbank this afternoon (October 23).
Minister Brown takes leadership of the portfolio at a time when significant improvements and investments have been made in...
Paramedic palliative care nationally recognized
2017-10-23
A provincial program helping Island palliative care patients remain in their homes longer has received national recognition for its innovative approach to end-of-life care.
The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improve (CFHI) recognized Health PEI’s Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home...
Minister Doug Currie announces departure from public life
2017-10-19
Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie, MLA for District 11 Charlottetown-Parkdale, today announced he is leaving provincial politics after 11 years of elected public service.
As an MLA, Minister Currie served in five ministerial roles, providing leadership in...
Lieutenant Governor installation is tomorrow
2017-10-19
Antoinette Perry officially takes office as Prince Edward Island's 42nd Lieutenant Governor tomorrow (October 20) at the Tignish Parish Centre.
Area residents are advised that the event will feature two 15-gun salutes as part of the ceremony’s opening and closing.
His Honour H. Frank Lewis will...
Statement regarding privacy breach at Health PEI
2017-10-18
Health PEI’s acting Chief Executive Officer Denise Lewis Fleming is confirming a breach of patient records at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
“Unfortunately, there has been an incident involving a former employee of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital who inappropriately viewed the personal health...
Statement by the Honourable Frank Lewis at the completion of his term as Lieutenant Governor
2017-10-18
As Their Honours' Lieutenant Governor H. Frank Lewis and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis’s time at Government House nears completion, they express their heartfelt thanks to the people of Prince Edward Island.
"Dorothy and I have been overwhelmed by the good feelings and positive messages we have received from...
Emergency care not affected by QEH disaster simulation
2017-10-16
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will carry out a mock disaster exercise this Wednesday, October 18 to test its emergency and disaster responses.
Although the hospital’s emergency department will play a large role in the disaster exercise, Islanders seeking emergency medical care will continue...
Petroleum pricing - October 15
2017-10-15
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Sunday, October 15, 2017:
gasoline prices will decrease by 1.3 cents per litre (cpl);
furnace and stove oil prices will increase by 1.8 cpl;
diesel prices will increase by 1.8...