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Hundreds of Island children who started school this year are receiving their first library cards from librarians who are visiting classrooms. The library cards are presented each year to... -
A new soil health test is available to Island farmers to measure soil quality and provide additional tools to assist them in understanding soil health. The Soil Health Testing Service is provided... -
Celebrating Treaty Day is another step forward to advancing reconciliation with First Nations. Recognizing this special day affirms government’s commitment to working closely with and for the... -
In the first edition of Sandstone Comics, readers see Prince Edward Island populated by super-powered humans, brooding cops, hyper-intelligent apes and extraterrestrial travelers. Artists and... -
Islanders can save money instantly and help the environment when they buy energy-efficient products ranging from light bulbs to refrigerators. From September 27 to November 3 Islanders are eligible...
Recent News
Improving foster care for Island children
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News Release
Friday, October 11, 2019
Recommendations to improve the provincial foster care program will benefit foster parents and the health and well-being of Island children in care.
There are currently 80 foster families across the Island and approximately 200 children in care of the Province. A recent review of the foster care program, in partnership with the PEI Federation of...
Kindergarten students receive library cards at school
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News Release
Friday, October 11, 2019
Hundreds of Island children who started school this year are receiving their first library cards from librarians who are visiting classrooms.
The library cards are presented each year to kindergarten students during October which is Canadian Library month. The program encourages children and families to visit their local library and encourages...
Change to senior management announced
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News Release
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Premier Dennis King today announced the appointment of Tanya Rowell as incoming Chief Executive Officer of the PEI Public Service Commission.
Ms. Rowell has held several senior roles within human resources since joining the provincial public service in 2001. For the past five years, she has served as Director of Human Resource Management and...
New soil health testing service for Island farmers
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News Release
Thursday, October 10, 2019
A new soil health test is available to Island farmers to measure soil quality and provide additional tools to assist them in understanding soil health.
The Soil Health Testing Service is provided by PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) and includes the following soil condition tests:
soil texture
wet aggregate stability
soil respiration...
Our culture is still alive and it's relevant
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Featured Story
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Acadian pride isn’t just important to Charlottetown teacher Maxime Duguay – it’s a calling.
Duguay, a teacher at Ecole Francois Buote, has made a career educating young Islanders in the French language, but he said he finds it very gratifying when he can help people discover Acadian culture.
“As teachers we kind of have to go the extra mile to...
Islanders invited to water withdrawal regulation meetings
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News Release
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
The public is invited to provide input on new draft regulations under the Water Act at a series of public meetings in October. These regulations will control water extraction and outline how much water can be drawn from wells, watercourses and wetlands.
Islanders can drop in to any of the following meetings between 6 - 8 pm:
Tuesday, Oct. 22,...
Three government boards welcome new members
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News Release
Monday, October 7, 2019
Islanders are making positive impacts to their communities through their continued engagement on agencies, boards and commissions.
Twenty-two Islanders have been appointed and reappointed to three government boards in the month of September.
“The many perspectives and solutions brought forward by new and returning members to government boards...
New breast cancer drug covered by the province
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News Release
Friday, October 4, 2019
Islanders with breast cancer now have help to pay for Ibrance, a life sustaining drug which has been added to the provincial drug formulary effective immediately.
Ibrance is a treatment option for people with metastatic breast cancer and is now available for eligible patients to help treat their illness and lessen their financial stress. It is...
Students dig in during National Tree Week
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Featured Story
Friday, October 4, 2019
Students from L. M. Montgomery Elementary planted 200 trees at Wright's Creek and Andrews Pond during National Tree Week to increase urban tree cover, provide clean air and support the environment.
Wright's Creek runs under St. Peters Road, just outside the Charlottetown bypass. The series of streams and ponds was once known for its good fishing...
Farmers and watershed groups work together
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News Release
Thursday, October 3, 2019
A new committee is exploring ways to help Island farmers better handle farm-related environment issues, strengthen a core sector of the economy and help farm families build a strong future.
The PEI Agri Watershed Partnership (PEI-AWP) came together in the winter of 2019 when the PEI Federation of Agriculture approached the PEI Watershed Alliance...