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Several community organizations across the province will receive funding for housing projects to help Islanders in need of assisted living, shelter and more affordable housing options. Funding is... -
Premier Dennis King today announced changes to Cabinet that will put a further emphasis on efforts to conserve the environment and adapt to climate change while delivering on a commitment to building... -
Investing in social and recreational infrastructure where people can come together and have access to services helps build dynamic, inclusive communities while creating good jobs that help grow the... -
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat wants Island women to know there is new booklet available with plenty of valuable information to help them learn about and better manage perimenopause and... -
The new Cybersafe Care website is as an information hub and resource for parents, caregivers, and educators to promote awareness of healthy online activity to keep our youth cybersafe and cybersmart...
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Premier King announces changes to Cabinet
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News Release
Friday, February 21, 2020
Premier Dennis King today announced changes to Cabinet that will put a further emphasis on efforts to conserve the environment and adapt to climate change while delivering on a commitment to building a stronger, healthier province for Islanders.
Natalie Jameson, member of the Legislative Assembly for Charlottetown-Hillsborough Park, was...
Community organizations receive funding for housing initiatives
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News Release
Friday, February 21, 2020
Several community organizations across the province will receive funding for housing projects to help Islanders in need of assisted living, shelter and more affordable housing options.
Funding is provided through the Community Housing Fund to support initiatives for seniors, the Indigenous community, those experiencing homelessness and Islanders...
Tignish residents to benefit from the Co-op Health Centre expansion
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News Release
Friday, February 21, 2020
Investing in social and recreational infrastructure where people can come together and have access to services helps build dynamic, inclusive communities while creating good jobs that help grow the middle class.
Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and...
Canada and PEI invest in protected areas
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News Release
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Islanders will benefit from new efforts to protect natural areas and fight climate change.
Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, and PEI’s Minister of Environment, Water and Climate Change, Brad Trivers, announced that the Government of Canada is providing over $1.4 million to the Government of Prince Edward...
Islanders encouraged to take part in Residential Tenancy Act consultations
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News Release
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Public and community input is being sought on a new Residential Tenancy Act which will provide more protections for Island landlords and tenants.
The proposed modernized legislation is now available online and clearly outlines rules that affect landlords and tenants in key areas such as emergency repairs, rent increases, fees, inspections,...
Information booklet available to help Island women manage perimenopause and menopause
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News Release
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat wants Island women to know there is new booklet available with plenty of valuable information to help them learn about and better manage perimenopause and menopause.
Perimenopause, Menopause, and You, is available online and will be available at various women’s wellness centres, community organizations...
Islanders invited to comment on upcoming changes to children’s law legislation
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News Release
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The public is invited to provide input to upcoming changes to legislation impacted children in Prince Edward Island to help modernize and strengthen the justice system for families.
Upcoming legislative changes will help align provincial and federal legislation and combine various pieces of legislation related to children into one modern piece...
New website promotes cyber well-being for Island youth
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News Release
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The new Cybersafe Care website is as an information hub and resource for parents, caregivers, and educators to promote awareness of healthy online activity to keep our youth cybersafe and cybersmart.
The Cybersafe Care website is a project led by the provincial Interministerial Women’s Secretariat and includes information on gaming, social media...
Statement by Premier King on resignation of Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball
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News Release
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement on the resignation of Premier Dwight Ball:
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Premier Ball over the past number of months. As a member of the Council of Atlantic Premiers and Council of the Federation, his leadership and collaborative nature have fostered meaningful progress on priorities...
Islanders’ feedback wanted on provincial emergency response efforts
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News Release
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Islanders can participate in an online survey to share their perspective on the provincial response to post-tropical storm Dorian for potential future improvements.
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) initiated the PEI All Hazards Emergency Plan to help Islanders prepare for post-tropical storm Dorian in advance of its landfall on...