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The men and women who protect Canada’s natural resources, including Prince Edward Island conservation officers, gathered recently in Stanley Bridge. The theme of the conference was officer safety... -
Lori Johnston says you don’t need a perfect house with a white picket fence to foster a child. You only need to open your door – and your heart. “Foster parents don’t have to be typical,” says... -
The province is one step closer to hosting the 2023 Canada Winter Games. Today the Canada Games Council launched its official bid process, outlining what requirements Prince Edward Island must... -
Jeff Brant wants Prince Edward Island’s education system to work for every child – especially Indigenous children. “When I came to PEI in grade 10, I was one of two indigenous people at Kensington... -
From his office overlooking St. Peter’s Bay, Michael Cashin says moving to Prince Edward Island was the absolute best choice for him and his family. The former Ontario resident runs his own...
Recent News
Better roads in store for Islanders with new investments in transportation infrastructure
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News Release
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Safe efficient roadways are crucial to economic growth and productivity. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making strategic investments in transportation systems across the province to make highway travel safer, improve the flow of goods and support middle-class job creation.
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister...
Island celebrates rich automotive heritage
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
July’s Automotive Heritage Month marks Prince Edward Island’s long motoring history and recognizes the Islanders whose classic vehicles keep history alive on our roadways.
July 14 is Automotive Heritage Day for 2017. The National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC) has had every province declare July as Automotive Heritage Month...
Protecting natural resources is a national effort
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
The men and women who protect Canada’s natural resources, including Prince Edward Island conservation officers, gathered recently in Stanley Bridge.
The theme of the conference was officer safety and training officers to meet both old and new challenges.
While visiting the province, the Canadian Natural Resources Law Enforcement Chiefs got a...
New health card features more information
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News Release
Friday, June 23, 2017
Islanders with expired PEI Health cards will receive a new card beginning this week featuring more information to help them and their health care providers.
The new health cards now include the individual’s language of preference, home address, and a validation start date for medicare coverage. The back of the card will also include a red heart...
Premier MacLauchlan participates in the 2017 Ministerial Conference on Canadian Francophonie
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Friday, June 23, 2017
Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs, participated in the 2017 Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie on June 22 and 23. Recognizing Canada’s bilingual character and its two official languages as key Canadian values, the annual meeting took place in the National Capital Region in the...
In foster families, love is thicker than blood
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Thursday, June 22, 2017
Lori Johnston says you don’t need a perfect house with a white picket fence to foster a child.
You only need to open your door – and your heart.
“Foster parents don’t have to be typical,” says Johnston, who has fostered Island children in need for more than 16 years. She’s had four long-term placements of teenage girls and has given respite to...
More protection coming soon for personal health information
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News Release
Thursday, June 22, 2017
The protection of Islanders’ personal health information will soon be strengthened.
Effective July 1, the province’s new Health Information Act and regulations governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information by all Prince Edward Island health care providers.
“There is no information that is more sensitive and in need...
Province launches bid process to host 2023 Canada Games
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Thursday, June 22, 2017
The province is one step closer to hosting the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
Today the Canada Games Council launched its official bid process, outlining what requirements Prince Edward Island must meet in order to host the 2023 winter games. The province also announced that Brian McFeely and Wayne Carew will co-chair the provincial bid committee...
Directory puts fresh, local food on the map
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News Release
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
No matter where you are in Prince Edward Island, the province’s fresh food directory can help find the nearest fresh fish or produce.
The 2017 Fresh Products Directory is available at PEI Flavours or by phoning 1-866-PEIFARM. It can also be found at any of the province’s Visitor Information Centres, liquor stores, Access PEI sites, or the...
Free books, programs encourage early childhood literacy
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
New parents can encourage an early love of reading through two new literacy programs.
Public health and the provincial libraries are partnering to promote “Born to Read” and “Little Ones Read,” which emphasize the importance of reading to infants and early childhood literacy. Parents can get information on both programs as part of their regular...