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The second session of the Sixty-seventh General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by His Honour, Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of... -
Residents interested in the future use of the Charlottetown Curling Club property at 241 Euston Street can now provide input through a public survey. The 0.65-acre property is owned by the... -
The final report of the Forestry Commission suggests the future health and resilience of Island forests will depend on striking a better balance. The report, Towards a New Forest Policy, contains... -
Libraries today offer so much more than books – they are vibrant community hubs offering new and meaningful ways to connect – and PEI libraries are doing just that. With support from the Live Well... -
The provincial Forests, Fish and Wildlife division is reminding Islanders that PEI’s wildfire season runs from March 15 to November 15 each year. Anyone planning on burning brush outdoors must check...
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Recipients awarded with King Charles III Coronation Medal
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Monday, March 10, 2025
In a ceremony today at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, 64 deserving people were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their significant contributions to Prince Edward Island.
Recipients were required to have made a meaningful contribution to Canada, a specific province, territory, region, or...
Islanders invited to give feedback on policing standards
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Friday, March 7, 2025
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of implementing a clear and comprehensive framework for governing police services on PEI, and members of the public are encouraged to participate.
The PEI Policing Standards will assist to modernize policing services, ensure that all agencies are consistent in their practices, and ultimately improve...
More funding available to support women and girls
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Friday, March 7, 2025
Non-profit organizations across the Island can apply for funding to implement projects that focus on benefiting women and girls across the province.
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) Grant provides funding to support initiatives that promote the legal, health, social and economic equality of women and girls.
“With International...
Statement by Premier Lantz on International Women’s Day
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Friday, March 7, 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:
“Tomorrow, March 8, we mark International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and push for greater gender equality.
This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” highlights the need for bold steps to...
Attention drivers: Spring weight restrictions on Island roads
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Spring weight restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
These weight restrictions help minimize damage and reduce repair costs to Island roads as the roadbeds soften during the spring thaw. We appreciate our trucking industry partners for adhering to these restrictions.
During weight restrictions:
The maximum...
Statement on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge issued the following statement regarding Prince Edward Island’s commitment to eliminating trade barriers in relation to direct-to-consumer sale of alcohol across Canada:
“Prince Edward Island is a committed member of Team Canada and has been from day one. At the most recent Federal Provincial Committee on Internal...
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign an agreement to address homelessness
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island signed an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).
Funding will support the implementation of a Community Encampment Response Plan (CERP) and immediately provide additional support to...
Employers can apply for wage subsides to hire summer students
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Island businesses hiring summer students may qualify for provincial government wage subsidies through two SkillsPEI summer employment programs.
The Jobs for Youth Program offers wage subsidies to employers hiring students aged 15-29 that work four to eight weeks during the summer and plan to return to school in the fall. The Post-Secondary...
Funding support available to businesses dealing with tariff implications
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Province of PEI is launching new initiatives to further support Island businesses through marketing and export trade efforts, as well as loan assistance for operational needs.
The Export Enhancement and Diversification Assistance Program, offered through Innovation PEI,
will cover up to 60 percent of costs (to a maximum of $32,000)...
Cabinet Committee on Trade Relations announces province’s Tariff Response Plan to support Island businesses
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Today, Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island and the Cabinet Committee on Trade Relations, announced the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Tariff Response Plan, outlining the province’s strategy to support businesses impacted by newly implemented U.S. tariffs.
“As a province, we did not ask for these tariffs, but we have been...