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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... -
The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and... -
A new Access PEI site opened in Cornwall today, providing residents with essential government services and high-quality support closer to home. This is the tenth Access PEI site in the province,...
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Expanded sleep apnea program to benefit low-income Islanders
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News Release
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The provincial government is providing funding to LungNSPEI to upgrade equipment and expand its Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program to help low-income Islanders with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Through the Health Innovation Fund, $50,000 will support this initiative aimed at providing life-...
Access PEI expands service to Cornwall
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News Release
Monday, March 10, 2025
A new Access PEI site opened in Cornwall today, providing residents with essential government services and high-quality support closer to home.
This is the tenth Access PEI site in the province, with the other most recent one opening at Royalty Crossing in Charlottetown in 2023. Access PEI provides Islanders with important government services...
Recipients awarded with King Charles III Coronation Medal
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News Release
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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News Release
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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News Release
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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News Release
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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News Release
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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News Release
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...