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As part of Women’s History Month, a new book launch celebrates Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five and the contributions of these exceptional women leaders who made political history. Minister... -
Twelve organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island will host 15 interns and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program. The... -
Capital improvements and expansions of Island schools are underway to meet the needs of school communities. In partnership with the federal government and made possible through the new COVID-19... -
The province is asking Islanders to submit their bold ideas about ways to reach the goal of Net Zero energy consumption by 2030. Net Zero energy consumption means that the total amount of energy... -
A new provincial fund will support creativity and community-led solutions to address climate change. A $3-million commitment being delivered over the next three years, the Climate Challenge Fund...
Recent News
Islanders encouraged to know the risk factors and signs of a stroke
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Thursday, October 29, 2020
World Stroke Day on October 29 is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to discuss risk factors, signs of stroke and programs available to support stroke survivors.
The FAST campaign, a partnership with Health PEI, Island EMS and Heart and Stroke, reminds Islanders of stroke signs and to act FAST at their first symptom.
FAST...
Book release on PEI’s Famous Five celebrates Women’s History Month
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
As part of Women’s History Month, a new book launch celebrates Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five and the contributions of these exceptional women leaders who made political history.
Minister Natalie Jameson, joined by Premier Dennis King shared excerpts of this new resource with students from Prince Street School on Wednesday.
‘In their Own...
Members named for new land matters advisory committee
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Islanders will have a further opportunity to share their opinions and concerns about the future of land on Prince Edward Island, as a new Land Matters Advisory Committee prepares for stakeholder engagement.
The 13-member committee includes representatives with backgrounds in agriculture, land planning, law and business. Members were selected...
Public libraries introduce outdoor children's books
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Public libraries are offering StoryWalks® as a fun and safe alternative to regular library programming so families can read and exercise together.
Beginning today, English and French children’s storybooks will be displayed and rotated across parks in Prince Edward Island to promote literacy and physical activity.
“This is a fantastic...
Statement by Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Prince Edward Island’s Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson today issued the following statement regarding the investigation by Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission:
“I have received the report from the investigation that was initiated by the Island Regulatory & Appeals Commission in August 2019 related to Red Fox Acres Limited...
Waiving fees for tourism operators
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News Release
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Tourism PEI is waiving fees for the 2021 season to support tourism operators impacted by COVID-19.
The following fees will be waived:
accommodation licensing fees for existing and new applicants;
highway signage fees for existing signage holders; and
Canada Select star rating program fees for the 2021 season.
“This has been a year like no...
12 organizations to host climate change interns in 2021
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News Release
Monday, October 26, 2020
Twelve organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island will host 15 interns and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program.
The program provides funding for recent post-secondary graduates to work with host organizations in both the public and private sectors to build adaptation...
Islanders invited to Health PEI’s annual meeting
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News Release
Monday, October 26, 2020
Whether in person or online, Islanders who attend Health PEI’s annual general meeting can give their input and participate in quality discussions about health care on Prince Edward Island.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, from 6:30p.m to 8:30 p.m. at the Delta Charlottetown.
Islanders unable to attend in person can watch via...
Rural development programs continue to support Islanders in rural areas
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Monday, October 26, 2020
Through the department of Fisheries and Communities, the provincial government continues to work with and support people in rural communities across PEI throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since March, more than $2 million has been invested to deliver 70 projects in various rural areas on PEI.
“Our rural areas are extremely important to the...
Online wellness program aims to get Islanders exercising
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Friday, October 23, 2020
A new online wellness program is encouraging Islanders with chronic disease to get active during the pandemic.
The free online program allows Islanders to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Each group will have its own webinar-style offering and participants will take part in safe exercise activities prescription tailored to a...