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There were 1,660 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,512 in the last 365 days.

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

1,658 Press Releases
  • Published on October 5, 2023 - 14:20 GMT

    Georgetown on the path to net zero

    CANADA, October 4 - The Government of Prince Edward Island is working with the UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation and the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering to assess Georgetown as PEI's first net zero community. The …

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  • Published on October 4, 2023 - 19:04 GMT

    PrescribeIT®, integration with Health PEI EMR Program ushers in a new era of health care in Prince Edward island

    CANADA, October 4 - Canada Health Infoway (Infoway), the Department of Health and Wellness and Health P.E.I. are proud to announce the successful integration of PrescribeIT®, Canada's leading e-prescribing service, in Prince Edward Island’s Electronic …

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  • Published on October 4, 2023 - 19:03 GMT

    Island residents covered under PEI drug programs can now receive up to a 90-day supply of more medications

    CANADA, October 4 - Island residents covered under public drug programs on PEI may be eligible to receive up to a 90-day supply of most oral medications, through a collaboration between the Government of PEI and the PEI Pharmacists association. This is …

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  • Published on October 4, 2023 - 14:15 GMT

    Two minimum wage increases expected in 2024

    CANADA, October 4 - Island workers will earn $16 per hour by fall 2024. The Province accepted the annual minimum wage recommendations of the Employment Standards Board. Minimum wage will increase twice next year from $15 to $15.40 per hour on April 1, …

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  • Published on October 4, 2023 - 14:15 GMT

    More supports for home based child care centres

    CANADA, October 4 - The provincial government is once again expanding grants for Family Home Child Care Centres (FHCs) in PEI to benefit operators and Island families. Licensed FHCs can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and …

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  • Published on October 3, 2023 - 18:58 GMT

    HST rebate on new rental builds

    CANADA, October 3 - The provincial government announces an HST rebate program for new rental builds to help create more housing for Islanders. The program will provide a full rebate of the provincial portion of the HST (10 per cent) on qualified rental …

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  • Published on October 2, 2023 - 13:07 GMT

    Statement by Premier Dennis King on Mi’kmaq History Month

    CANADA, October 1 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Mi’kmaq History Month:   "October is Mi’kmaq History Month, an opportunity for all Islanders to learn more about the history, culture and lived …

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  • Published on October 1, 2023 - 17:27 GMT

    Province celebrates Treaty Day

    CANADA, October 1 - October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day, to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Island residents and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation.    “Treaty Day is a momentous occasion for Islanders …

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  • Published on September 30, 2023 - 17:25 GMT

    Recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    CANADA, September 30 - Today, September 30, 2023 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.   Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important day for Islanders and all Canadians to reflect on the painful …

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  • Published on September 29, 2023 - 19:47 GMT

    Province invests in the creative sector

    CANADA, September 29 - Island artists will have more opportunities to grow their professions and help build a strong Island creative industry as part of the new culture action plan. People, Place and Possibility – Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Culture and …

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  • Published on September 29, 2023 - 19:47 GMT

    Statement by Premier Dennis King on the passing of former MLA Eric Hammill

    CANADA, September 29 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA Eric Hammill: “Eric Hammill’s life was rooted in family, farming and community development, and was well known for his time …

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  • Published on September 29, 2023 - 19:47 GMT

    New naming program for places in PEI

    CANADA, September 29 - A new program is available to the public to propose a name for a location, or to rename a location in Prince Edward Island. The PEI Geographic Naming and Renaming Program provides a way for Island residents to submit proposals for …

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  • Published on September 27, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

    Province partners with United Way to provide emergency kits

    CANADA, September 27 - Through the Provincial Major Incident Readiness Team (MIRT), Government has partnered with United Way of PEI to prepare and distribute kits that can assist in preparing Islanders in need for the next emergency. Through an investment …

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  • Published on September 26, 2023 - 23:38 GMT

    Federal and Provincial Governments providing support for fruit tree industry

    CANADA, September 26 - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, provincial Minister of Agriculture, announced additional support for Prince Edward Island producers in the …

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  • Published on September 26, 2023 - 00:03 GMT

    The Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Marks 50 Years of Cross-Border Collaboration

    CANADA, September 25 - The delegations of the Eastern Canadian provinces and the New England States were pleased to meet in Quebec City for the 44th annual New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) Conference on September 24th and 25th …

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  • Published on September 25, 2023 - 19:15 GMT

    National Concussion Awareness Week September 24-30

    CANADA, September 25 - Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement recognizing National Concussion Awareness Week: “National Concussion Awareness Week was established in 2021 to increase …

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  • Published on September 25, 2023 - 19:15 GMT

    Islanders invited to provide feedback on Pharmacy Plus PEI program

    CANADA, September 25 - Islanders are invited to provide their feedback on the Pharmacy Plus PEI program, launched last year, through an online survey available until the end of October.  Island residents 18 years of age and older can take part in the …

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  • Published on September 22, 2023 - 18:02 GMT

    New Complaints Officer

    CANADA, September 22 - Julie Gilman is the new Complaints Officer under Prince Edward Island’s French Language Services Act. Ms. Gilman is no stranger to provincial government services and operations. She has worked for some twenty years in the provincial …

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  • Published on September 21, 2023 - 22:44 GMT

    Fall workshops for seniors on financial information, seniors benefits

    CANADA, September 21 - Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall. These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI …

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  • Published on September 21, 2023 - 22:44 GMT

    PEI Parks wins award of excellence

    CANADA, September 21 - Provincial parks’ staff were awarded the 2023 Agency Award of Excellence from the Canadian Parks Council (CPC) last night at the CPC Annual General Meeting in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.  The annual award recognizes an extraordinary …

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