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Effective immediately, jumping or diving off the wharf and bridge into the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park is strictly prohibited due to extremely shallow water. Dredging was done to correct... -
Island students will have increased access to healthy, affordable, and local food this upcoming school year. A new province-wide Healthy School Lunch Program will use a pay-what-you-can model, to a... -
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one additional positive COVID-19 case in Prince Edward Island. The new case is a man in his 30s, an essential worker who had recent... -
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball, chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, was joined by New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, and Nova Scotia... -
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton presented the 2020-21 provincial budget which outlines $2.2 billion in planned investments in Islanders, environment, business and...
Recent News
Province receives Calian’s final report on disaster response efforts
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News Release
Monday, July 27, 2020
The Government of Prince Edward Island has received the final report on its response to post-tropical storm Dorian that hit the province in September 2019.
Calian Emergency Management Solutions, experts in the industry, was selected to provide an independent review of the provincial response to one of the most significant weather events in recent...
Province appoints Acting Prothonotary
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News Release
Friday, July 24, 2020
The Province is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Rose as the Acting Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island.
“Congratulations to Karen Rose on this appointment. I am confident that her professionalism, skills and wealth of knowledge will assist the Courts while the selection process is...
Change in Public Schools Branch senior management
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News Release
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Chair of the Public Schools Branch Board of Directors Bethany MacLeod today issued the following statement on the new Acting Director of the Public Schools Branch:
“The Public Schools Branch Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Norbert Carpenter as Acting Director of the Public Schools Branch effective Monday, July...
New council to help Island rural development
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News Release
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Islanders in rural PEI will benefit from a new council that will help ensure government decisions support various aspects of rural Prince Edward Island, such as people, communities, wellness and the environment.
The 12 member Rural Communities Council will review government strategies, policies and decisions through a rural lens to help identify...
New specialty liquor store opens Friday
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News Release
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The PEI Liquor Control Commission will open its new specialty store at Founders Food Hall and Market in Charlottetown on July 24, offering diverse and high-quality products to Islanders and visitors.
The new location, called Notables, will carry Island products, as well as an extensive selection of over 400 wines, spirits, beers, and ready-to-...
No jumping or diving at Basin Head Provincial Park
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News Release
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Effective immediately, jumping or diving off the wharf and bridge into the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park is strictly prohibited due to extremely shallow water.
Dredging was done to correct the channel at Basin Head in late June, however the channel has become shallow again with some areas being only 3 feet deep. The jumping and diving ban...
Annual Statistical Review shows 2019 was record year for PEI
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News Release
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The Annual Statistical Review, released today, provides Islanders with a fulsome analysis of the province, shows how strong Prince Edward Island’s economy was in 2019.
The 46th Annual Statistical Review of the province includes data from provincial departments, Statistics Canada, and the private sector to provide a snapshot of Prince Edward...
New program to help youth address the risks of cannabis use and possession
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News Release
Monday, July 20, 2020
Island youth will soon have access to a new diversion and educational justice program to help them better understand the health, legal and social risks of cannabis use and possession.
The program called Rethink was developed collaboratively by the Departments of Health and Wellness and Justice and Public Safety to teach youth prevention...
Healthy School Food Program for fall 2020
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News Release
Friday, July 17, 2020
Island students will have increased access to healthy, affordable, and local food this upcoming school year.
A new province-wide Healthy School Lunch Program will use a pay-what-you-can model, to a maximum of $5 per meal, in partnership with local producers to provide healthy food options that meet Canada’s Food Guide.
“Ensuring that every...
Kensington and Area Soccer Club gets new clubhouse
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News Release
Thursday, July 16, 2020
The Kensington and Area Soccer Club (KASC) will benefit from a new clubhouse and allow the community to host more soccer tournaments and training events with support from the provincial Rural Growth Initiative.
The Rural Growth Initiative supports the revitalization of rural communities through strategic investments in infrastructure that is...