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Inquest announced in death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
2016-12-07
Chief Coroner Dr. Desmond Colohan announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis.
Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010.
The inquest will examine the events surrounding Ms. Gillis’ death. The jury may make...
Province reduces deficit by $6.8 million
2016-12-07
The provincial deficit for the last fiscal year is $13.1 million, a $6.8 million improvement from the original budget.
The numbers are contained in the 2015-16 Public Accounts – or “blue books” - which were tabled today in the legislature by Finance Minister Allan Roach. The Public Accounts is an...
Prince Edward Island students show significant progress in latest PISA assessment
2016-12-06
According to PISA results released today, Island students are reaching high levels of achievement in science, reading and mathematics, showing the largest and only significant improvement among provinces, and attaining the highest equity in student performance in the country.
PISA is an...
Queen’s Counsel appointments named
2016-12-06
Two distinguished Prince Edward Island lawyers have earned the prestigious Queen’s Counsel designation for 2016.
“I am pleased to announce that Catherine Chaisson and Lisa Goulden have been selected as the 2016 appointments to Queen’s Counsel,” said Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister of Justice...
Nautican brings new facility, jobs to Summerside
2016-12-06
A former Montague resident, Elizabeth Reynolds Boyd has always been looking for a way to give back to her home province.
The respected naval architect and owner of Nautican Research and Development joined Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Babcock Canada Vice President Jake Jacobson to announce a new...
Islanders appointed to boards in November
2016-12-05
In November, 20 Islanders were appointed or reappointed to represent the public's interests through Engage PEI.
New vacancies are created on provincial government agencies, boards, or commissions each month when terms expire. Islanders serving on more than 70 boards represent the diversity of...
Address signs should be visible, in good repair
2016-12-05
Emergency responders can’t help you if they can’t find you, so it’s important to ensure your civic addresses signs are visible and in good repair.
Having the civic address clearly visible can save precious minutes in an emergency. Take time to relocate or replace signs if necessary.
In...
New education positions support increasing student needs
2016-12-02
More than 30 new front-line education positions will support the increasing needs of Prince Edward Island students.
The provincial government is investing an additional $1.4 million in the current school year for 10 new teachers, 19.5 Educational Assistants (EAs), and two Youth Service Workers....
Petroleum pricing December 1, 2016
2016-12-01
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, December 1, 2016:
• Gasoline prices will increase by 2.6 cents per litre (cpl);
• There will be no change in the price of Furnace Oil, Stove Oil or Diesel; and
• ...
Government strengthens records management practices
2016-12-01
The provincial government is modernizing the way it manages paper and electronic records.
Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie today tabled in the legislature a three-year strategy to improve how records are managed in all government departments. The strategy builds on work...