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Statement by Premier King on U.S. Tariff Announcement
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News Release
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on U.S. Tariff Announcement:
“This evening, I met with my fellow First Ministers to discuss the impact of the tariffs announced by President Trump, set to take effect this Tuesday. These tariffs pose a serious risk to Canadian industries, including those that are...
City Celebrates Grand Opening of Simmons Sports Centre Multisport Recreation Facility Open Year-Round to the Public
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News Release
Friday, January 31, 2025
Government officials gathered today to celebrate the official opening of Charlottetown’s newest recreational hub, the Simmons Sports Centre. The grand opening coincides with the 48th Annual Spud Minor Hockey Tournament, drawing players, families and fans to the new, net-zero energy ready facility. The Centre marks a major investment in the City’s...
Statement by Premier King on Black History Month
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News Release
Friday, January 31, 2025
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Black History Month:
“Black History Month begins February 1, marking its 10th anniversary in PEI this year. It’s a time to learn about, celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout shared history, both here in PEI and...
New suite of initiatives aimed at growing the Prince Edward Island livestock sector
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News Release
Thursday, January 30, 2025
In collaboration with the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is launching new funding opportunities to further support its cattle and livestock sectors.
Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the governments of Canada and PEI will be introducing the Grow the Herd Pilot Program,...
Health PEI requires all visitors and staff to mask within its facilities effective January 27
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News Release
Friday, January 24, 2025
Health PEI is implementing a universal masking policy across its facilities to protect patients, staff, and the public from the spread of illness. The policy is in response to the ongoing overcapacity issues facing the health care system. It goes into effect on Monday January 27th.
“This is not a decision we made lightly,” said Melanie Fraser,...
Province continues to support inclusive communities
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News Release
Friday, January 24, 2025
Thirty-two community organizations across the Island are receiving support from the provincial government for projects that promote diversity and inclusion.
The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program provided a total of $650,000 in funding annually for 2025. The BIPOC Business and Professional Network was...
Celebrating success in the journey to quit smoking
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Featured Story
Thursday, January 23, 2025
With this week being National Non-Smoking Week, it is the perfect time to celebrate those who've successfully quit tobacco and vaping and inspire others to do the same.
Quitting is a journey and sharing success stories can be a powerful motivator.
For Jamie Crawford, quitting became a priority as the cost of living continued to rise. More...
Province introduces screen time guidelines
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News Release
Thursday, January 23, 2025
New screentime guidelines are now available to help encourage healthy screen use behaviours in Island schools.
Following the ministerial directive on restricting cell phone use in schools, additional guidance has been developed to address technology use in the public school system. The draft guidelines provide educators with best practices on...
Province seeking input from woodlot owners
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News Release
Monday, January 20, 2025
Woodlot owners are being asked to provide their feedback through a survey to help the province better understand forest management and harvest decisions.
The 2025 PEI Woodlot Owners Survey will be sent by mail to 2,400 randomly selected woodlot owners in the coming weeks. Participants were drawn through a process in which every woodlot owner in...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
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News Release
Friday, January 17, 2025
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 following pieces of legislation are now available online:
An Act to Amend the Prearranged Funeral Services Act;...