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Instant Savings is back, and Kent Charlottetown is a sea of bright pink posters signaling big savings. Jim Power, store manager said the seasonal campaign, which runs this year from September 27... -
Premier Dennis King announced changes to the Provincial Cabinet today, bringing in new leadership to key portfolios while reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving healthcare, housing and... -
Five Island seniors were honoured with the Senior Islander of the Year Award for the positive impact they have made to their communities. These awards recognize the efforts that seniors have made in... -
Islanders are working on 16 new and innovative projects as we deal with climate change, thanks to PEI’s climate challenge fund, and government is now calling for new applications. The goal of the... -
Today is Treaty Day, celebrating the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of...
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Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial laws in PEI.
As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, consultation documents for the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act regulations are now available online .
“It’s important that Islanders have...
Resilient coastal highways, public infrastructure supports communities
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News Release
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Province is adapting to climate change by strengthening shoreline adaptation and protection efforts and creating resilient coastal highways and public infrastructure.
PEI’s causeways are vital for supporting Islanders’ quality of life, communities, public safety and the economy. However, they are vulnerable to climate change driven impacts of...
Pre-budget consultations open to Islanders
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News Release
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Island residents are invited to participate in the annual pre-budget consultations for the 2025-2026 provincial operating budget.
Residents can submit their thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways:
Email budgetsubmissions@gov.pe.ca
Participate in an online survey in English or in French
Register for a virtual consultation and an...
Celebration of Treaty Day
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Today is Treaty Day, celebrating the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation.
To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month, the leadership of the Mi’kmaq First Nations joined Premier Dennis King today at the Provincial Administration Building...
Islanders asked to participate in substance use survey
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News Release
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Islanders are encouraged to take part in a new survey on substance use, knowledge and attitudes that will help shape the future of public health in the province.
The anonymous survey will be available throughout the month of October and is open to residents aged 16 and older to share their experiences and thoughts on substances, including...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on Mi’kmaq History Month
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement:
“October is Mi’kmaq History Month. It is an opportunity to learn more about and celebrate the Mi’kmaq people of Prince Edward Island.
The Government of PEI is committed to supporting the Mi’kmaq people and working together to advance reconciliation. It is...
Province recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Monday, September 30, 2024
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities.
In 2021, an amendment to the Employment Standards Act officially recognized September 30 as a provincial statutory...
Public Health recommendations - PEI International Shellfish Festival
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Friday, September 27, 2024
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024.
Over 550 symptomatic people who attended the festival responded to the online questionnaire...
Ron Profit - Finding Friendship and Support Through Cancer Diagnoses
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Friday, September 27, 2024
When Ron Profit was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago at aged 51, he was sent to Toronto for surgery.
“My prostate gland was removed along with some lymph nodes,” he said. “I was relieved to learn that the cancer had not spread, and, at that time, I didn’t require any follow up treatment like radiation or chemotherapy.”
Prostate...
Statement by Minister McLane Recognizing Environmental Health Officers
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week:
"As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who play a critical role in promoting and protecting the health and safety of Islanders and visitors....