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The province announces eleven grant recipients – organizations working to help empower women and girls and create communities where all individuals have equal access to every opportunity, unbiased by... -
Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst is often quiet in the spring, with the extensive trail system used mostly by keen tourists and dog walkers. But recently, the national historic site in Rocky Point... -
Today, the provincial government released the PEI Francophone Immigration Strategic Action Plan 2023-2028 to attract French-speaking immigrants who will contribute to the prosperity of the province... -
This year is the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and to recognize this milestone, the province has created a commemorative licence plate. The plates feature RCMP 150 and are available in French and... -
The crowd was all smiles outside Sherwood Elementary School as teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members gathered to celebrate the school’s 70-year anniversary. The school hosted a...
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Investing in Island women and girls
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News Release
Friday, June 9, 2023
The province announces eleven grant recipients – organizations working to help empower women and girls and create communities where all individuals have equal access to every opportunity, unbiased by gender.
“Recognizing the valuable role that these organizations play in advancing the rights and opportunities of women, we firmly believe that...
Learning outside the classroom – French students visit Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst national historic site
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Featured Story
Friday, June 9, 2023
Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst is often quiet in the spring, with the extensive trail system used mostly by keen tourists and dog walkers. But recently, the national historic site in Rocky Point was bustling with young visitors.
Island French and French Immersion students in Grades 7-10 visited the grounds last week as part of their history...
Employment Standards Board accepting feedback on minimum wage annual review
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News Release
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Island residents are invited to provide their input on minimum wage.
Residents can send their feedback by email or by fax (902-368-5476) by June 15, 2023.
Written submissions can also be mailed to:
Hazel Walsh-Scott
Employment Standards Board
PO Box 2000, 161 St Peters Road
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Every year, the Employment Standards...
New Francophone Immigration Strategy
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News Release
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Today, the provincial government released the PEI Francophone Immigration Strategic Action Plan 2023-2028 to attract French-speaking immigrants who will contribute to the prosperity of the province and enrich the diversity of Island communities.
Representatives of the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat, Office of Immigration,...
Survey seeks input from unpaid caregivers in the province
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News Release
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The provincial government is launching a public survey to gather information from unpaid caregivers in Prince Edward Island, to better understand their experiences providing care to a friend or family member.
The survey will ask questions about caregiving situations such as, who is receiving care, duration and type of care provided, and the...
Province gifting RCMP with commemorative plates
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News Release
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
This year is the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and to recognize this milestone, the province has created a commemorative licence plate.
The plates feature RCMP 150 and are available in French and English. The RCMP will distribute the plates to their staff and retired members.
With more than 658 detachments across Canada, the RCMP is responsible...
Fire ban in PEI has ended
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News Release
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The fire closure order issued on May 30, 2023 by Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Steven Myers has been revoked and the fire ban has ended.
Campfires and bonfires are allowed with the permission of property owners and if allowed by local bylaws.
Islanders planning to burn small amounts of domestic brush must consult...
PEI to increase tree planting to 1.3 million trees annually
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News Release
Monday, June 5, 2023
The province is working to replant hurricane-damaged forests and expand forested land.
$1 million in provincial funding for tree planting will be used to expand the J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery and work with community partners and landowners on tree planting.
“Prince Edward Island is committed to increasing our tree production by 30 percent to...
More than 1,000 Islanders benefit from Substance Use Harm Reduction Drug Program
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News Release
Friday, June 2, 2023
In the last year approximately 1,100 Island residents have accessed medications through the Substance Use Harm Reduction Drug Program (SUHRP).
The program, which was launched on June 1, 2022, has saved program clients close to $1 million in out-of-pocket costs for their medications.
“Accessing medications without financial burden is an...
New free respite care training program available
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News Release
Friday, June 2, 2023
Canadian citizens and permanent residents in PEI can receive training to become a respite care professional at no cost through a new program.
In partnership with Holland College, Your Life Design Inc. will be delivering the Respite Care Professional (RCP) program. The 10-week hybrid program is available to two groups of 25 participants and is...