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The number of Islanders taking public transit continues to grow and routes are expanding during the busiest month of the holiday season to help people get around. Transit PEI service is expanding to... -
Eptek Art & Culture Centre is hosting two exhibitions, Aquaculture: Farming the Waters and Summerside Art Club's AquaVision from November. 28 to Feb. 16, 2024. A public launch event will be held... -
To show support for ending gender-based violence, Islanders are encouraged to wear purple during the 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10. Purple ribbons are worn in honour and... -
Seven local art and creative professionals and organizations received top honours for their contributions to the Island creative sector. As part of the renewed provincial culture action plan, the... -
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Jill Burridge presented government’s capital budget to the Legislative Assembly, outlining a spend of $1.3 billion in infrastructure investments for...
Recent News
Federal investment helps launch new Fiona recovery program for PEI agriculture operators
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News Release
Monday, November 20, 2023
Funding is now available for agriculture operations across PEI who have been affected by extraordinary costs of restoring and rebuilding infrastructure due to Hurricane Fiona.
The Prince Edward Island Agriculture Fiona Recovery Fund (PEIAgFRF) is open to agricultural operations who experienced significant infrastructure damage on insured assets...
Statement by Premier King on National Child Day
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News Release
Monday, November 20, 2023
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement today to mark National Child Day:
“Today we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of National Child Day in Canada – a day to honour our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children which are guided by two historic events: the 1959 signing of the United Nations...
Statement by Premier King on Transgender Day of Remembrance
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Monday, November 20, 2023
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance:
“November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance and is a solemn occasion dedicated to honouring and remembering the lives of transgendered individuals who have lost their lives because of violence, discrimination and hate.
Today...
The Willows keeping residents close to home
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News Release
Friday, November 17, 2023
The Willows, a new community care residence in O’Leary, has seen a lot of progress since construction began in the fall of 2022.
With a tentative opening date of early 2024, Community Seniors Cooperative Ltd (CSCL) chair Sally Lockhart says the project’s recent progress can be attributed, in part, to programs like the Community Housing Fund.
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Province receives final report on the comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act
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News Release
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation.
The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Youth Employment Act, and have made 110 recommendations to these Acts based on the following key themes:...
Acadian and Francophone Affairs annual report available
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Today, the provincial government released the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Annual Report for 2022-2023 focused on progress made related to the French Language Services Act.
The report, prepared by the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat, highlights the work done by the provincial government to respond to the French language service...
Get moving and apply for Active Transportation funds by December 1
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News Release
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Active Transportation Fund is offering $5 million to grow PEI’s active transportation network.
Indigenous and municipal governments and community groups are encouraged to apply to the Active Transportation Fund by December 1, 2023.
“The fund is making a positive difference in the lives of Islanders by creating more and improved options...
Island Digital Voices Season 2 celebrates PEI stories
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News Release
Friday, November 10, 2023
Following a successful first season, Island Digital Voices is returning for season 2.
The launch of the new season takes place Nov. 14 at Upstreet Craft Brewing Taproom, 41 Allen St. in Charlottetown, from 6-7:30 p.m.
“Storytelling is engrained in this province’s culture and I’m very excited to see Island Digital Voices return for another...
Province receives Fiona After-Action Review
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Friday, November 10, 2023
After months of consultation and engagement with partners, stakeholders and Islanders, the Government of PEI has received the Fiona After-Action Review.
An After-Action Review is a regular mechanism used in emergency management to examine how all levels of government and non-government agencies responded to a specific incident and to identify...
Feedback requested on changes to the Planning Act
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News Release
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on potential changes to the Planning Act.
The Planning Act governs provincial and municipal planning including how land is used, what structures are permitted within zones, and development in coastal areas. The changes would clarify the appeal process for planning decisions of...