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The provincial government has delivered a balanced budget that will invest in areas close to the hearts of Islanders. Finance Minister Darlene Compton presented the 2019-20 operating budget to the... -
Some of the Island’s youngest and most experienced environmental leaders are being recognized for their work eliminating single-use plastics that spend a thousand years in the landfill as well as... -
Islanders are invited to showcase the province and its primary industries by entering the annual Celebrate PEI Agriculture Photo Contest. With rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy harbours,... -
We all know that exercise and activity are important for good health and healing. That’s why a new program is being used to help bring the benefits of working-out to Island residents during their... -
Debbie Keough-Croken will never meet the woman who saved her life. But she’s encouraging others to follow that woman’s example by making a commitment to being an organ donor. “She was a health-care...
Recent News
Plant diagnostic lab re-opens for season
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News Release
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2019 season and is currently accepting samples.
The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted include potatoes, cereals, fruit crops and cole crops. Common potato diseases identified...
Prince Edward Island bans single-use plastic bags
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News Release
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Islanders and businesses will start removing 30-million, single-use plastic bags from the waste stream each year to protect the environment when the Plastic Bag Reduction Act comes into effect July 1.
The purpose of the Act is to reduce waste and environmental damage resulting from single-use checkout bags. Prince Edward Island is the first...
Province and Parks Canada increase water safety awareness
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News Release
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Together, the Province of PEI and Parks Canada are working to increase awareness of rip currents so both Islanders and visitors can have safe and enjoyable beach experiences.
Last fall, a PEI Rip Current Advisory Committee was formed to improve water safety at Island beaches. From this committee, the Province and Parks Canada worked to launch new...
Responsive and responsible budget delivers on Islanders’ top priorities
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News Release
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
The provincial government has delivered a balanced budget that will invest in areas close to the hearts of Islanders.
Finance Minister Darlene Compton presented the 2019-20 operating budget to the Legislative Assembly today.
The budget is projecting a surplus of $1.8 million and invests in priority areas including health care, education,...
Changes to senior management at PEI Liquor Control Commission
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News Release
Friday, June 21, 2019
Premier Dennis King today confirmed that the PEI Liquor Control Commission’s Chief Executive Officer Andrew MacMillan is leaving his position to pursue an opportunity in the private sector.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Commission, making this a very difficult decision for me,” said MacMillan. “While the Premier has asked me to stay on as...
Government will disclose more loans under new policy
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News Release
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Islanders will now have greater access to information on government loans thanks to a new policy being implemented immediately.
Moving forward all loans approved by Finance PEI and Island Investment Development Inc. with a cumulative value over $100,000 will be disclosed publicly on the internet once approved.
“We promised to be more...
Islanders honoured for leading environmental change
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News Release
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Some of the Island’s youngest and most experienced environmental leaders are being recognized for their work eliminating single-use plastics that spend a thousand years in the landfill as well as protecting the oceans and forests.
This year’s Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards go to two groups of youngsters:
Trinity United Church’s 2016...
Tick information session for outdoor enthusiasts
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News Release
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
PEI is currently considered a low risk area for Lyme disease, but if you find a tick attached to you, do you know what to do?
Dr. Greg German, Infectious Disease Physician with Health PEI, will be one of the featured guests at a free educational event to help Islanders learn ways to protect and enhance forest bird habitat, and avoid tick bites...
Moving forward together with Indigenous peoples
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News Release
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Improving collaboration between governments, the Mi’kmaq First Nations, and Indigenous and community organizations will better serve the Indigenous peoples of Prince Edward Island.
The final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, released June 3, calls on Canadians to acknowledge the underlying and...
Students look at housing issue
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Featured Story
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
It’s important for the Island’s education system to instill civic mindedness in students, preparing them to become good citizens and think of social justice and equality. As a final assignment for a Grade 12 Global Issues class at Colonel Gray High, teacher Andrew Rowe did just that.
For their final presentations of the year, the students were...