Dennis King

• Atlantic premiers play on false fear in call for fuel rules delay: environmentalist

  An environmentalist from the Conservation Council of New Brunswick said the premiers are using scaremongering tactics in their call for Ottawa to delay carbon rules for refineries.

  Environment

  May 26
  
• P.E.I. Progressive Conservatives projected to win majority government

  It will be a second term in office for Dennis King and his party after a first mandate marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and devastating natural disasters.

  Politics

  Apr 3
  
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• Prince Edward Island provincial election set for April, premier announces

  Premier Dennis King, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, says he visited Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry earlier Monday to dissolve the legislature.

  Politics

  Mar 6
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• Atlantic premiers create regional doctor registry as federal health funding talks begin

  Canada’s Atlantic premiers announced new regional register to allow doctors to practice in any Atlantic province with no extra licensing as health funding talks with Ottawa begin.

  Politics

  Feb 20
• Pressure grows in P.E.I. for public inquiry into Fiona preparations and response

  Leader of the official Opposition Green Party, called on the P.E.I. government to establish an inquiry to examine issues such as power restoration efforts after storm Fiona.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2022
• Fiona causes ‘significant damage’ to P.E.I. infrastructure, power outages remain: premier

  Residents of Charlottetown woke up to howling winds, broken branches and downed power lines Saturday morning after a night that saw sheets of rain envelop the city.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2022
• Prince Edward Island to impose COVID-19 vaccine passport starting Oct. 5

  Residents will be required to show proof of vaccination to access most places where large gatherings occur, such as sporting events and concerts.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2021
• Atlantic premiers consider reallocating COVID-19 resources to hard-hit Ontario

  Three out of four provincial leaders spoke to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday evening to discuss what help can be offered.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2021
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• Following public health advice on COVID-19 has Atlantic Canadian premiers shining above the rest, experts say

  One local expert in politics says public trust is what allowed Atlantic premiers to implement strict measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, including border closures.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2021
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• Prince Edward Island becomes last province to detect U.K. COVID-19 variant

  Premier Dennis King apologized to Islanders for interuppting their weekend but said he felt it was important that residents be informed. 

  Health

  Feb 13, 2021