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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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New map shows location of PEI sport and recreation facilities
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A new online tool is available to help Islanders easily find information about local sports and recreation facilities located across the province.
The Sport and Recreation Facilities Map provides an easy way for people to explore a variety of options, offering quick access to detailed information with just a few clicks.
“Whether you’re a...
Richmond Centre services temporary relocated to James B. Jenkins Centre
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Due to recent facility maintenance issues, services at Richmond Centre have been temporarily relocated to the James B. Jenkins Center, located on the 1st Floor at 149 Mt. Edward Road, Charlottetown, until further notice.
All clients with scheduled appointments have been notified. During this time, Open Access services will be available at the...
Province opens new session of the Legislative Assembly with Speech from the Throne focused on Securing the Future
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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 Prince Edward Island.
This marks His Honour’s first Speech from the Throne since being sworn in as the 43rd Lieutenant Governor in October 2024....
Cataract Outpatient Clinic in Charlottetown nearly doubles PEI’s daily cataract procedures, frees up valuable operating room time
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Monday, March 24, 2025
In the first three months working with the Cataract Outpatient Clinic in Charlottetown, Health PEI has nearly doubled the daily number of cataract surgeries performed on PEI. The clinic has helped streamline care and puts PEI on a path to meeting national benchmarks for wait times.
Between December 1 and March 1, the clinic performed 1140...
Feedback wanted on future use of Charlottetown Curling Club site
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Monday, March 24, 2025
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 Government of Prince Edward Island through the PEI Housing Corporation. Demolition work began on site in October 2024, and is anticipated to be completed this...
Islanders receive 2025 Heritage Awards
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Several Islanders and local organizations have been recognized for their efforts in preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage.
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, along with Lieutenant Governor Dr. Wassim Salamoun, presented the 2025 Heritage Awards to 20 individuals and eight groups in a variety of categories at Beaconsfield...
Statement by Premier Lantz on the Conservative Party of Canada’s commitment to end tolls
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement after receiving a letter from Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada: :
“This morning, I received a letter from Pierre Poilievre confirming that he, too, would remove the tolls on the Confederation Bridge and would conduct a review of the...
Statement by Premier Lantz on the passing of Pat Murphy
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA, Pat Murphy:
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pat Murphy, former MLA for Alberton-Roseville and former mayor of Alberton.
Pat dedicated many years to serving the people of West Prince, first in municipal government,...
Statement from Premier Lantz following the First Ministers' meeting
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Monday, March 24, 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the Confederation Bridge and Wood Islands Ferry tolls after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Minister Dominic Leblanc at the First Ministers Meeting:
“After a productive day of meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney,...
Teslas no longer eligible for PEI EV rebate
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Monday, March 24, 2025
As of March 25, 2025, Teslas will no longer be eligible for a rebate under the province’s electric vehicle incentive.
“We need to focus our net zero funding on what matters most to Islanders,” said Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Gilles Arsenault. “I encourage anyone looking at purchasing an electric vehicle to consider...