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Prince Edward Island is home to some of the tastiest lobster rolls you can find, and the first ever PEI Lobster Love campaign confirmed this. Throughout the campaign, which ran from July 6 to 31,... -
Effective immediately, jumping or diving off the wharf and bridge into the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park is strictly prohibited due to extremely shallow water. Dredging was done to correct... -
Island students will have increased access to healthy, affordable, and local food this upcoming school year. A new province-wide Healthy School Lunch Program will use a pay-what-you-can model, to a... -
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball, chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, was joined by New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, and Nova Scotia... -
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton presented the 2020-21 provincial budget which outlines $2.2 billion in planned investments in Islanders, environment, business and...
Recent News
Islanders invited to share their ideas, chart PEI’s future
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Islanders are encouraged to share their innovative, bold and sustainable ideas with the Premier’s Council for Recovery and Growth and help shape Prince Edward Island’s future.
Beginning today, Islanders can share their ideas online with the Council to guide the development of a plan to move the province forward over the coming months and years...
Caution urged as fire weather index reaches extreme
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Friday, August 7, 2020
With the Fire Weather Index at extreme and very high across Prince Edward Island, wildfire fighters are asking Islanders to be extremely cautious.
“The Island has experienced a long stretch of very hot and dry weather this summer and this has driven up the Fire Weather Index to unusually high levels,” said Mike Montigny, Fire Services Manager...
Islanders roll out the love for PEI lobster rolls
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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Prince Edward Island is home to some of the tastiest lobster rolls you can find, and the first ever PEI Lobster Love campaign confirmed this.
Throughout the campaign, which ran from July 6 to 31, 75 restaurants from across the Island served up their best PEI lobster rolls as they competed for the title of ‘Most Loved Lobster Roll’.
PEI Lobster...
Statement by Premier King
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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King issued the following statement after the announcement by Premier Stephen McNeil that he will not re-offer in the next Nova Scotia election:
“Stephen McNeil has provided strong leadership for the province of Nova Scotia over the past seven years as Premier and has been a strong voice for his constituents...
Students return to in-class learning
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Island schools will be ready to safely welcome students and staff this fall with additional resources and enhanced health and safety measures.
Public schools across the province will return to full-time in-class learning on Tuesday, September 8. The plan for the 2020-2021 school year, outlined today, was developed with education partners based...
Child care centres will begin operating at full capacity
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Island children and families will regain access to child care in September, including before and after school programs.
Beginning September 1, all 152 early learning and child care centres across the Island will begin operating at full capacity to support children and parents returning to work.
“Our early childhood educators and staff...
Coast Guard crews enjoy PEI shellfish
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Monday, August 3, 2020
Over 15 Canadian Coast Guard crews were treated to fresh Island shellfish this month.
The Department of Fisheries and Communities worked with industry to purchase and donate a variety of PEI oysters and mussels to Coast Guard Crews all over Atlantic Canada, to show appreciation for all they do.
“I am very proud to be able to recognize the great...
Islanders without a Primary Care Provider will have access to Virtual Healthcare from Home
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Monday, August 3, 2020
Islanders on the wait list for a new primary care provider have started receiving invitations to an innovative new program that will allow them to access care from home during COVID-19.
“By investing in virtual care, we are able to provide stable access to healthcare for Islanders who do not have a Primary Care Provider. The program will help...
Premier King speaks with Premier-Designate Dr. Andrew Furey
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Monday, August 3, 2020
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King issued the following statement congratulating Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier-Designate of Newfoundland and Labrador:
"Earlier this evening I spoke with Dr. Andrew Furey and congratulated him on his successful campaign to become the Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador and wished him the...
Statement from Premier King on Tyne Valley being named a finalist for Kraft Hockeyville 2020
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Monday, August 3, 2020
Premier Dennis King released the following statement today recognizing the community of Tyne Valley being named a finalist for Kraft Hockeyville 2020:
“I could not be more proud or excited for the community of Tyne Valley to be named a finalist for this year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition. The community has been through so much in recent...