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Island artists will have more opportunities to grow their professions and help build a strong Island creative industry as part of the new culture action plan. People, Place and Possibility – Renewed... -
Through the Provincial Major Incident Readiness Team (MIRT), Government has partnered with United Way of PEI to prepare and distribute kits that can assist in preparing Islanders in need for the next... -
Julie Gilman is the new Complaints Officer under Prince Edward Island’s French Language Services Act. Ms. Gilman is no stranger to provincial government services and operations. She has worked for... -
There are two groups of people who buy e-bikes. “Those who are regular cyclists and just want a little boost to go further and be out longer and those who are looking for an alternate... -
Twelve Island community organizations and individuals will receive funding from the provincial government through the Anti-Racism Microgrant initiative. The funding will be used to help address...
Recent News
PEI Parks wins award of excellence
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News Release
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Provincial parks’ staff were awarded the 2023 Agency Award of Excellence from the Canadian Parks Council (CPC) last night at the CPC Annual General Meeting in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
The annual award recognizes an extraordinary achievement by a member agency of CPC. PEI Parks received the award for its outstanding teamwork, diligence and...
Health PEI creates navigator position to support caregivers and families of children with complex needs
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Health PEI is creating a navigator program for children with complex needs and their families living on Prince Edward Island. The need for this program was strongly demonstrated by a survey which showed more than 1 in 6 children under 18 on PEI have complex needs and an overwhelming majority of their families have difficulty accessing health...
Supporting gender equality in PEI
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week.
September 17 to 23, 2023 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, United for Gender Equality: Stronger Together, highlights Canada’s commitment to...
Health care services added to Access PEI
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Island residents can now receive assistance at Access PEI locations to apply for health care related services.
“As more and more services are added online for convenience, it is important that we offer assistance to ensure it is accessible for all Island residents. This additional assistance offered province-wide will make it easier than ever...
PEI EMO returns to routine monitoring
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Monday, September 18, 2023
As post-tropical storm Lee has now passed the province, PEI EMO has deactivated the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) from Level 1, back to regular operations and routine monitoring.
The provincial government has reached out to neighbouring provinces who were more harshly impacted to offer assistance and support.
“While Lee spared...
Province expecting effects of Lee today
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
The Government of PEI is asking residents to make final preparations as the remnants of Lee approach the province.
This morning, Lee made landfall in southwestern Nova Scotia and eastern New Brunswick, bringing effects associated with a post-tropical storm including high winds, heavy rain and storm surges along coastal areas.
“I encourage all...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
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Friday, September 15, 2023
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 posted online:
An Act to Amend the Legal Profession Act (No.2)
An Act to...
New Responsible Gambling Strategy for Islanders
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Friday, September 15, 2023
A new strategy to help guide responsible gambling programs and services on Prince Edward Island is now available.
The Responsible Gambling Strategy 2023-2028 will act on a government commitment to its citizens in providing a necessary update to responsible gambling programs on Prince Edward Island, and helps ensure that any decisions moving...
PEI recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Week
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Sept 17 – 23, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate Island residents on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence.
Throughout the week, the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is creating safe and welcoming spaces where Islanders can come together to learn, share, heal and be...
Province continues to monitor Lee, reception centre update
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Friday, September 15, 2023
As Hurricane Lee is expected to make landfall in the Atlantic Canada region this weekend, Islanders are asked to prepare for moderate to heavy rain and winds and the possibility of power outages.
Briefings with the Canadian Hurricane Centre (CHC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) this morning show that Lee’s track has not changed...