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News before 1996 is not available online.
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...
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...
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...
Supporting Island families - Christina Follett wants to make healthy diets more attainable for some of Prince Edward Island’s most vulnerable residents. She recently launched a Healthy Families Community Kitchen program at the Native Council of Prince Edward Island’s office in...
Supporting Island families - Sarah McKenna of Sherwood brought her infant daughter Emma home from the hospital on January 3. It was her first child and she had some questions about what to expect about vaccination and breastfeeding. Until newborns arrive with an instruction...
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...
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...
The Honourable Allen F. Roach announced today that he is stepping down from his position as Prince Edward Island’s minister of Finance effective immediately. He will continue to serve as a proud member of the Legislative Assembly for District 3, Montague-Kilmuir. “As I have...
The Honourable Alan McIsaac announced today that he is stepping down from his position as Prince Edward Island’s minister of Agriculture and Fisheries effective immediately. He will continue to serve as a proud member of the Legislative Assembly for District 5, Vernon River...
The emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital will be closed today (January 9) from 4 to 10 p.m. due to a temporary lack of physician coverage. The emergency department will re-open tomorrow, January 10, at 8 a.m. Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 9-1-1 or...