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News before 1996 is not available online.
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) that was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly has been proclaimed and is now in effect. The CYFSA replaces the Child Protection Act and makes key enhancements to the fundamental rights of children in Prince...
Island seniors eligible for the Seniors Independence Initiative (SII) can now access up to $1,800 annually for practical services that make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities. The SII program provides financial assistance for services such as light...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the first day of the 2024/2025 School Year: “As the new school year begins, I extend a warm welcome back to all students, teachers, and staff members across the Island. To our students, your...
The PEI Government is expanding insulin pump coverage so that all medically eligible residents who are living with type 1 diabetes, regardless of age, can get help with the costs for this treatment as of September 1. The PEI Insulin Pump Program provides financial assistance to...
Government invites the public to provide their input on new draft regulations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. The Act includes a requirement for foreign national recruiters to be licenced. The proposed regulations contain added details about the licensing...
Jenn Girard has filled her shared office with graduation decor. There is a “Class of 2024” banner, graduation cap cutouts, and other congratulatory trimmings. She’s celebrating two youth who graduated from Holland College in June. She knows them from the group home where she used...
Premier Dennis King announced today that nominations are open for the 2024 Joe Smallwood Recognition Award. The award is in memory of longtime horseman Joe Smallwood and was established to recognize individuals who have made a positive impact on the harness racing industry on...
Island students and schools will benefit from additional teachers and support staff in the upcoming school year. Beginning this fall, over 120 new hires will be joining the Island school systems, including 66 new instructional positions and 51 new educational assistant positions...
This is part of five of a six-part series in which Lauren MacDonald documents her internship experience as an environment summer student with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI). Notes from the field day 5: banding Canadian geese I spent the day travelling...
Licensed school-age child care centres will be able to access new funding to help them deliver before and after school programming for Island children. To ensure Island families can continue to access affordable child care programming, the Province is investing $537,900 to...