Posts by Herb Dickieson
District 25, O’Leary-Inverness New Democrat AGM
Please note. This event took place on February 25, 2020, before calls of self-distancing were in place. On behalf of Mark Woermke, President of District 25, O’Leary-Inverness New Democrats, I wanted to thank all those who expressed interest, contributed, attended and participated in our annual general meeting (AGM) at the Ellerslie Legion on Saturday afternoon,…
Read MoreRural high-speed internet deserves a closer look
Premier Dennis King and his government have a great opportunity to take a fresh look at the past MacLauchlan government’s plan to provide the long overdue “High Speed” Internet to rural P.E.I. Rural residents and businesses have been left behind even years after government had shelled out millions to Bell for its delivery. The March…
Read MoreMacLauchlan Rural Health Plan Weak
With 40 of the Island’s physician complement over the age of 65 years, and 12,000 registered Islanders with no family doctor, not to mention many more who have given up, the MacLauchlan has yet again failed rural PEI. The MacLauchlan Plan for Rural Health Care offers no assurance of ER services for maintaining ER and…
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