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

1,658 Press Releases
  • Published on June 20, 2023 - 23:38 GMT

    Children’s Summer Food Program open for registration

    CANADA, June 20 - The Children’s Summer Food Program is open for registration for families most in need of support this summer.  Precooked meals that can be reheated are available for any Island family facing challenges in accessing healthy food for their …

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  • Published on June 20, 2023 - 23:38 GMT

    Minister congratulates new Superintendent for CSLF

    CANADA, June 20 - Message from the Minister of Education and Early Years Natalie Jameson, congratulating new Superintendent of La Commission scolaire de langue française: “Congratulations to Ghislain Bernard on his appointment as the new Superintendent of …

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  • Published on June 19, 2023 - 16:54 GMT

    Province invests in MDS Coating Technologies

    CANADA, June 19 - The Government of Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), on behalf of the Government of Canada, are investing in MDS Coating Technologies’ (MCT) facility expansion which will also create well-paying jobs …

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  • Published on June 16, 2023 - 23:34 GMT

    Summer reading program for kids at public libraries

    CANADA, June 16 - Calling all young readers. Nothing says summer like a good book, so PEI Public Libraries are pleased to present the 2023 TD Summer Reading Club beginning June 24. The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading …

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  • Published on June 16, 2023 - 17:02 GMT

    Generous gift of heritage property leaves legacy for family and all Islanders

    CANADA, June 16 - Before he died, the late Dr. John Andrew and his wife, Dr. Christine Andrew realized they would be the last of their family to live on their 12-acre heritage property of Andrew’s Mills.  “It was something we had to think about,” Christine …

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  • Published on June 16, 2023 - 17:02 GMT

    Sandra Moore to become PEI’s first director of Clean Tech Innovation

    CANADA, June 16 - Sandra Moore will head up the province’s Clean Tech Innovation Centre, which will be based in the new Clean Tech Park in Georgetown. The Clean Tech Innovation Centre will be PEI’s future home for clean technology innovation, business, and …

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  • Published on June 15, 2023 - 20:56 GMT

    Associate Physicians and Physician Assistants added to health care system

    CANADA, June 15 - New changes will allow Associate Physicians (APs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to be licensed and practice in Prince Edward Island, providing more support to physicians and helping to improve access to care for Islanders. Through the …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 20:36 GMT

    Government reimburses Island nurses for language proficiency test

    CANADA, June 14 - Nurses who require an English language proficiency test to meet language proficiency requirements for the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island (CRNMPEI) or the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 20:36 GMT

    Off-highway vehicle access expands in Evangeline

    CANADA, June 14 - The off-highway vehicle pilot project is expanding in the Evangeline region to improve safe travel between designated trails.   ATVs will have access to more portions of provincial highways to link sections of the PEI ATV Federation’s …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 20:35 GMT

    Preliminary post-Fiona forestry imagery now available

    CANADA, June 14 - The first updated satellite images of PEI’s forests are now available on the province’s website.  “Government continues to work with our partners on forest recovery after Fiona. We need to manage our forests using the best available …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 08:10 GMT

    Summerside couple thrilled with their free heat pump

    CANADA, June 12 - When the Free Heat Pump Program was launched in 2021, George and Marion Smith of Summerside did not think they would qualify.  Their daughter Karen went online and applied for them, but at that time, her parents’ household income was just …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 08:10 GMT

    PEI launches peer-to-peer virtual consult platform, improving access to specialist care

    CANADA, June 13 - Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Prince Edward Island can more easily access physician specialists to discuss patient care through Virtual Hallway, an innovative online consult platform, improving patient care and reducing the need …

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  • Published on June 12, 2023 - 20:40 GMT

    Atlantic Premiers work together to improve health care and strengthen the Atlantic economy

    CANADA, June 12 - Atlantic Premiers are working to improve health care, address labour shortages and strengthen the region’s economy through collaboration and focusing on what can be accomplished by working together to meet the needs of Atlantic Canada. As …

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  • Published on June 9, 2023 - 20:41 GMT

    Investing in Island women and girls

    CANADA, June 9 - The province announces eleven grant recipients – organizations working to help empower women and girls and create communities where all individuals have equal access to every opportunity, unbiased by gender. “Recognizing the valuable role …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

    PEI to increase tree planting to 1.3 million trees annually

    CANADA, June 8 - The province is working to replant hurricane-damaged forests and expand forested land. $1 million in provincial funding for tree planting will be used to expand the J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery and work with community partners and …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

    Fire ban in PEI has ended

    CANADA, June 8 - The fire closure order issued on May 30, 2023 by Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Steven Myers has been revoked and the fire ban has ended. Campfires and bonfires are allowed with the permission of property …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

    Province gifting RCMP with commemorative plates

    CANADA, June 8 - This year is the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and to recognize this milestone, the province has created a commemorative licence plate. The plates feature RCMP 150 and are available in French and English. The RCMP will distribute the …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

    New Francophone Immigration Strategy

    CANADA, June 8 - Today, the provincial government released the PEI Francophone Immigration Strategic Action Plan 2023-2028 to attract French-speaking immigrants who will contribute to the prosperity of the province and enrich the diversity of Island …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

    Employment Standards Board accepting feedback on minimum wage annual review

    CANADA, June 8 - Island residents are invited to provide their input on minimum wage. Residents can send their feedback by email or by fax (902-368-5476) by June 15, 2023. Written submissions can also be mailed to: Hazel Walsh-Scott Employment Standards …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

    Survey seeks input from unpaid caregivers in the province

    CANADA, June 8 - The provincial government is launching a public survey to gather information from unpaid caregivers in Prince Edward Island, to better understand their experiences providing care to a friend or family member. The survey will ask questions …

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