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Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island Press Releases

1,656 Press Releases
  • Published on May 6, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

    Province announces a review of Island education authorities

    CANADA, May 6 - The Province has appointed the Honourable David H. Jenkins, former Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island and Chief Justice of the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal, to lead a third-party review of the policies, procedures, and processes …

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  • Published on May 3, 2025 - 08:39 GMT

    Introducing Mental Health in Agriculture Day

    CANADA, May 2 - Every spring, farmers across PEI head back into the fields to plant a new crop that will provide top quality food and drive our local economy – but what is not discussed is the toll farming can take.  To coincide with our local planting …

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  • Published on May 2, 2025 - 23:42 GMT

    Mobile X-Ray brings comfort and convenience to long-term care residents

    CANADA, May 2 - When a resident at a local long-term care facility recently became the first to receive a mobile chest X-ray on-site, she couldn’t have been more thrilled.  “She was tickled pink,” said Samantha Gaudet, Director of Nursing at Whisperwood …

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  • Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:29 GMT

    Statement by Premier Lantz on National Physician Day

    CANADA, May 1 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Physician Day: “Today, on National Physician Day, we recognize and thank the physicians across Prince Edward Island who dedicate their lives to …

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  • Published on May 2, 2025 - 07:06 GMT

    Statement by Minister Thompson on the retirement of Chief Sinclair Walker

    CANADA, May 1 - Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Summerside Police Chief Sinclair Walker: “Summerside Police Services has played …

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  • Published on May 2, 2025 - 00:50 GMT

    National Pharmacare Program begins May 1 in PEI

    CANADA, May 1 - In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose …

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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 17:31 GMT

    Historic summer day camps for kids at Orwell Corner

    CANADA, May 1 - The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is inviting young Islanders to step back in time and experience Prince Edward Island’s past through summer day camps at Orwell Corner Historic Village. Running weekdays from July 7 to August 29, the …

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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 09:13 GMT

    Province updates system for registering automated external defibrillators (AEDs)

    CANADA, April 30 - The PEI Government is using a new system for the PEI Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Program that will improve the experience for people who own AEDs and emergency dispatchers.  The new software, called GoodSAM, is an …

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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:10 GMT

    Government supports allied health services in private long-term care homes

    CANADA, April 30 - The Prince Edward Island Government has entered into a one-year funding agreement to enhance allied health services for residents at private long-term care homes.   A total of $800,000, from the Canada-Prince Edward Island Aging with …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

    Double check your appointment time! X-Ray equipment replacement at QEH will have minor impacts on imaging schedule

    CANADA, April 30 - Health PEI PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE   C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-6130 Fax: 902-368-6136 healthpei@gov.pe.ca Your Health Privacy Health PEI Board of Directors If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest …

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  • Published on April 29, 2025 - 21:43 GMT

    Uncover prehistoric PEI at Fossil Day

    CANADA, April 29 - The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is hosting Fossil Day at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown featuring PEI fossils, hands-on activities, and local fossil expert, Laura MacNeil. Take a step back in time at the event on …

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  • Published on April 29, 2025 - 06:09 GMT

    Statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

    CANADA, April 28 - Hon. Jenn Redmond, Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning & Population, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace: “Each year on April 28, we pause to honour the …

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  • Published on April 28, 2025 - 22:45 GMT

    Statement by Premier Lantz on National Volunteer Week

    CANADA, April 28 -  Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week: “Volunteers are the heart of our communities. They share their time, skills, and compassion to lift others up and make our …

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  • Published on April 25, 2025 - 21:41 GMT

    Statement by Minister Bell on lobster season opening

    CANADA, April 25 -  Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Zack Bell issued the following statement on the opening of spring lobster season: “As we head into our spring lobster season, I want to thank our fishers, processors, and everyone …

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  • Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:11 GMT

    Lawrence’s legacy lives on through organ donation

    CANADA, April 24 - Two years ago, Karen Wood lost her husband - her best friend and soulmate, Lawrence Wood. But the decision they made together to register as organ and tissue donors became a light in her darkest of days. “It was something we believed in …

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  • Published on April 24, 2025 - 00:14 GMT

    New mobile X-ray service for long-term care residents

    CANADA, April 23 - A new mobile X-ray program is making diagnostic imaging more accessible by bringing services directly to residents in long-term care (LTC) homes across Prince Edward Island. The mobile service, currently offering chest X-rays, is being …

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  • Published on April 17, 2025 - 05:36 GMT

    Program brings rehabilitation support to residents at Garden Home

    CANADA, April 16 - For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience. One moment in …

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  • Published on April 16, 2025 - 22:29 GMT

    New grants for researchers and entrepreneurs in cleantech

    CANADA, April 16 - New grants of up to $100,000 per project are available to help develop emerging clean technologies through the Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT-PEI) Clean Technology Challenge. As the province works toward its net zero goals, …

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  • Published on April 16, 2025 - 03:40 GMT

    I don’t need someone to say that I did something great, I’m doing it for the people of my community

    CANADA, April 15 - “It is a true honour to be recognized in this way. I don’t do the work I do for any type of recognition,” said Susan (Sue) Doucette, provincial palliative home care clinical development coordinator, recipient of the King Charles III …

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  • Published on April 15, 2025 - 19:40 GMT

    Meet Ellen Davis, PEI’s Livestock Champion

    CANADA, April 15 - Ellen Davis comes from a long line of beef farmers and has a deep passion for the livestock sector—it's in her blood. As the Island’s new Livestock Champion, she’s eager to share her passion and make a positive impact on the industry …

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