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Statement from Premier MacLauchlan on proposed Northern Pulp effluent treatment facility
2018-01-23
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today wrote to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna and Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil expressing concerns regarding Northern Pulp’s plans for a new effluent treatment facility for its Pictou County mill. “I share the concerns of...
Family Literacy Day activities planned this week
2018-01-23
Supporting Island families -, Activities across the province are planned this week for families to have fun together while building their literacy skills. To celebrate Family Literacy Day this Saturday (January 27), public libraries, schools, and the PEI Literacy Alliance are raising awareness of...
New tools help Islanders get immunized
2018-01-19
Getting vaccinated at any age provides the best, longest-lasting protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. PEI's childhood immunization rates have been consistently among the highest in Canada, but rates for adults are well below national targets. The province’s Chief Public Health...
Two new doctors fill Kings County complement
2018-01-17
Supporting Island families -, The recruitment of two new family physicians to Kings County marks the first time in nearly a decade that the region’s physician complement has been full. Dr. Penny Thomson started this week at the Montague Health Centre, and Dr. Craig Malone will begin his new role...
Planning process on track for school additions
2018-01-17
Investing in infrastructure -, Educators, parents, and transportation officials are meeting with architects to shape the design of additions to Stratford and L.M. Montgomery elementary schools. Funding is included in government’s five-year capital plan to address overcrowding at Stratford and L.M....
Province sets next policy directions for cannabis legalization
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-sets-next-policy-directions-cannabis-legalization
2018-01-16
As Prince Edward Island works to meet the federal government’s timeline for cannabis legalization this summer, the province continues to set policy direction to meet the needs and expectations of Islanders. The province today (January 16) announced next steps in the areas of possession, drug-...
Petroleum pricing - January 15, 2018
2018-01-15
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2018: There will be no change in the price of gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil, diesel or propane at this time. Pump prices for regular unleaded gasoline at...
More psychological resources will help Island students learn
2018-01-15
Supporting Island families - , New psychologists and other resources will be added to the province’s education system to help Island students be better learners. The Prince Edward Island government has begun a $2 million, three-year plan to reduce the wait times for student psychological...
Kings County emergency department hours limited January 12 and 15
2018-01-11
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department will be closed on Friday, January 12 due to a temporary lack of physician coverage. It will re-open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 13. The hospital’s emergency department will also be closed Monday, January 15 from 4 to 10 p.m. Anyone with...
Changes to cabinet announced
2018-01-10
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today (January 10) announced changes to cabinet to advance the priorities of Islanders. “We have an energized, strong team committed to advancing the priorities of Islanders such as job creation and economic growth, supports for seniors, healthcare, education, and helping...