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Quebec and Prince Edward Island: New momentum for French
2017-01-23
Continuing a long tradition of collaboration between their two provinces, the governments of Quebec and Prince Edward Island today signed a new cooperation agreement and a statement on the Canadian Francophonie attesting to their commitment to the Canadian Francophonie and the continuity of the...
Atlantic Canada: Working Together to Reduce Red Tape
2017-01-23
The four Atlantic Provinces are joining together to proclaim Jan. 23 to 27 as Red Tape Awareness Week.
As part of their commitment to achieve economic gains by reducing trade barriers and harmonizing their regulatory environments the four provinces have adopted a common Charter of Governing...
Visitors limited at Kings County Memorial Hospital
2017-01-20
Visitors to Kings County Memorial Hospital are being limited as a precaution due to two confirmed cases of influenza at the hospital and others who are presenting to the emergency department with flu-like symptoms.
Until further notice, visiting is limited to:
• immediate family members only...
Partnership adds $150,000 for mental health programs
2017-01-20
More Island families will be able to access mental health resources as part of a new partnership between government and Bell Let’s Talk.
Matching funds from the province and Bell Let’s Talk will help add $150,000 to the Strongest Families Program on Prince Edward Island over the next four years,...
Bell phone contract, internet agreement to be released
2017-01-20
The province can now release the full, unabridged 2008 phone services contract and high-speed internet development agreement with Bell Aliant.
Government had intended to release the records from the beginning. However, the planned release was delayed because Bell exercised its right under the...
Outlaw motorcycle gang prevention discussed
2017-01-19
Government is working with police and community members to discourage outlaw motorcycle gangs from setting up in Prince Edward Island.
Outlaw motorcycle gangs in other provinces operate a variety of criminal enterprises that put community safety at risk. Premier Wade MacLauchlan met with the RCMP...
Engage PEI gets Islanders involved with government
2017-01-19
More than a dozen Prince Edward Islanders were appointed or reappointed through Engage PEI this month to represent their fellow residents – and more are being sought.
Health PEI is currently recruiting to fill vacancies on its board of directors. Applications will be accepted until next Friday,...
Emergency departments are at their busiest
2017-01-19
Emergency departments at Island hospitals continue to treat high volumes of patients during this busy winter season.
For non-urgent health care needs, Islanders are encouraged to visit their primary-care provider or walk-in clinic or call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse. However, anyone...
Kaneshii Vinyl Press gets PEI into new groove
2017-01-19
Charlottetown-based company to offer Atlantic Canadian spin on vinyl record production
Time to dust off those vintage record players, because vinyl is back. As of 2015, record sales were the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years. As a result, facilities actively pressing records are struggling...
‘Choose Now’ to quit tobacco
2017-01-18
If you were considering quitting tobacco, this is the week to do it.
With the theme of “Tobacco Free for Life...Choose Now!,” National Non-Smoking Week 2017 aims to help tobacco users break the cycle of an addiction that is Canada’s leading cause of preventable illness, disability, and premature...