Recent News
PEI continues to be among Canada’s leaders in economic growth
The 2025 Annual Statistical Review shows that Prince Edward Island had the second fastest growing provincial economy in the country last year, with real GDP increasing by 2.8 per cent. PEI has exceeded national growth in 10 of the last 11 years, in large part due to the hard work...
Health PEI statement on tragic motor vehicle accident
On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at Health PEI, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those who lost their lives in today’s tragic motor vehicle accident in New Brunswick. We are deeply saddened by the loss of two Island...
Statement from Premier Lantz on incident involving Island EMS ambulance
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement regarding the tragic incident involving an Island EMS ambulance in New Brunswick: “Today, all Islanders are grieving. The tragic loss of two Island EMS paramedics and the patient they were caring for...
Abby Hustler recognized with first-ever Excellence in Sport Pin
Islander Abby Hustler has received the inaugural Excellence in Sport pin honouring her milestone as PEI’s first female hockey player to join the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). The provincial Excellence in Sport pin recognizes Islanders who have excelled at the highest...
July proclaimed Automotive Heritage Month
July has been declared Automotive Heritage Month in Prince Edward Island by Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Ernie Hudson, with July 10 designated as Car Collector Appreciation Day. For eighteen years, antique vehicle owners across Prince Edward Island have been...
Infrastructure improvements to support more homes in Three Rivers
The Government of Prince Edward Island is investing close to $2 million to upgrade key infrastructure in Three Rivers, helping make way for more housing, and building on other funding announcements across PEI. This investment supports the province’s Building Together housing...
New Summerside Community Health Centre opening marks milestone for patients, staff, and team-based care
Health PEI is pleased to announce the opening of the new Summerside Community Health Centre, a modern space designed to serve as a central location to access health services for Summerside and surrounding communities. Several existing Health PEI programs and services will...
Horses return to Confederation Trail
Equestrians will once again have access to designated rural sections of the Confederation Trail from July 3 to October 31. Equestrians can use the following designated areas on the Confederation Trail from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset: Prince County...
Province supports rural housing growth in Morell
The Government of Prince Edward Island is investing $132,700 in infrastructure to support new housing in Morell, building on recent funding announcements in other communities across PEI. This investment supports the province’s Building Together housing strategy by accelerating...
Devices available through libraries bring Wi-Fi to Islanders without internet
Islanders without access to wireless internet services can now borrow portable devices from provincial libraries to help them connect. Twenty new Wi-Fi hotspots are available for borrowing from the public library service. “Adding these devices to our collection will help provide...