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Walk-in mental health care added in Charlottetown, expands in Prince County
2017-09-22
Strengthening mental health services
A mental health walk-in clinic is now available in Charlottetown – and other clinics are expanding in Prince County – to strengthen mental-health services for Islanders.
Similar to existing clinics in Prince County, the new Charlottetown walk-in clinic helps...
Provincial statement on recent arbitration decision
2017-09-20
The province of Prince Edward Island will not appeal a recent arbitration decision (Haras Management et. al) related to due compensation for property expropriated at 271 Cornwall Road for the Trans-Canada Highway extension project.
The Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy...
Island produce bound for Hurricane Irma victims, first responders
2017-09-20
The Government of Prince Edward Island and the P.E.I. Potato Board are partnering with Island farmers to provide fresh produce to those affected by the devastating Hurricane Irma in Florida.
A tractor trailer with more than 40,000 pounds of fresh produce will leave Prince Edward Island today (...
Over-the-phone support now available for emergencies
2017-09-20
Supporting Island Families -
Islanders who call 9-1-1 for medical emergencies can now get support over the phone until first responders arrive.
The province’s new Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) system allows 9-1-1 dispatchers to give directions such as CPR over the phone. Since the system went...
Unauthorized spam sent by government e-mail system
2017-09-18
Islanders who received an e-mail titled “Tonight's Winner is Drawn in 10 Hours” should not click on the link it provides and are asked to delete the message.
The provincial government’s e-mail newsletter system was accessed without authorization on Sunday, September 17. As a result, the...
Petroleum pricing September 15, 2017
2017-09-15
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, September 15, 2017:
gasoline prices will decrease by 7.7 cents per litre (cpl); and
there will be no change in the price of furnace oil, stove oil or diesel at this...
Harvest season is time for caution on Island roads
2017-09-15
The agriculture community and Island motorists both have roles in maintaining safe driving practices during the busy harvest season.
Island motorists are asked to be patient, slow down, stay well back and ensure a clear view and sufficient distance to safely pass farm equipment. Motorists are...
Dewar named interim CEO of Health PEI
2017-09-15
Health PEI has named former CEO Keith Dewar as its interim CEO effective October 30.
Dewar takes over from current CEO Dr. Michael Mayne who will leave the position at the end of September. Dewar is expected to serve as interim CEO for approximately six months.
“For the past several weeks, the...
Province supports MacDougall Steel expansion
2017-09-15
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Ron MacDougall sees a bright future for his company MacDougall Steel Erectors Inc. (MSE) thanks to a $7 million renovation and fit-up to its production facilities.
As part of its plan to grow and diversify, the company recently purchased the former McCain plant in...
Impaired driving penalties increase
2017-09-15
The penalties for impaired driving in Prince Edward Island will become stricter starting tomorrow (September 16).
Amendments to the province’s Highway Traffic Act extend vehicle impoundments, increase some ignition interlock terms, add licence suspensions to a driving record, and toughen rules for...