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Chief Coroner Dr. Desmond Colohan announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis. Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010. The inquest will examine the events surrounding Ms. Gillis’ death. The jury may make...
The provincial deficit for the last fiscal year is $13.1 million, a $6.8 million improvement from the original budget. The numbers are contained in the 2015-16 Public Accounts – or “blue books” - which were tabled today in the legislature by Finance Minister Allan Roach. The...
According to PISA results released today, Island students are reaching high levels of achievement in science, reading and mathematics, showing the largest and only significant improvement among provinces, and attaining the highest equity in student performance in the country...
Two distinguished Prince Edward Island lawyers have earned the prestigious Queen’s Counsel designation for 2016. “I am pleased to announce that Catherine Chaisson and Lisa Goulden have been selected as the 2016 appointments to Queen’s Counsel,” said Premier Wade MacLauchlan...
A former Montague resident, Elizabeth Reynolds Boyd has always been looking for a way to give back to her home province. The respected naval architect and owner of Nautican Research and Development joined Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Babcock Canada Vice President Jake Jacobson to...
In November, 20 Islanders were appointed or reappointed to represent the public's interests through Engage PEI. New vacancies are created on provincial government agencies, boards, or commissions each month when terms expire. Islanders serving on more than 70 boards represent the...
Emergency responders can’t help you if they can’t find you, so it’s important to ensure your civic addresses signs are visible and in good repair. Having the civic address clearly visible can save precious minutes in an emergency. Take time to relocate or replace signs if...
More than 30 new front-line education positions will support the increasing needs of Prince Edward Island students. The provincial government is investing an additional $1.4 million in the current school year for 10 new teachers, 19.5 Educational Assistants (EAs), and two Youth...
Abegweit First Nations Chief Brian Francis has seen more interest in incorporating First Nations people’s stories and history into Prince Edward Island culture. “People are finally paying attention,” Francis said. “And it can’t come too soon.” Francis was recently appointed...
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, December 1, 2016: • Gasoline prices will increase by 2.6 cents per litre (cpl); • There will be no change in the price of Furnace Oil, Stove Oil or...