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This year provincial wellness grants are assisting 23 community groups to promote wellness and help Islanders to live healthy. The Wellness Grant Program provides $50,000 annually to support... -
A community outreach centre in Charlottetown will help Islanders experiencing homelessness connect with the support services they need. The centre, located at 211 Euston Street, will be open 7 days... -
A thriving economy needs strategic investments in green infrastructure to improve the lives of citizens while limiting impacts on the local environment. Investing in innovative green infrastructure... -
Several Island schools will be offering healthy lunches to students this winter as the new provincial school lunch program begins to roll out. The lunches will be made from healthy local food... -
Students, teachers and the community gathered today to celebrate the official opening of the new addition at L.M. Montgomery Elementary, which provides improved learning spaces and supports student...
Recent News
Her Honour hosts New Year's Day Levee 2020
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News Release
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Her Honour the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island invites Islanders and visitors to start the 2020 year off by visiting Government House for her annual New Year's Day Levee.
Lieutenant Governor Perry hopes that everyone, young and old, will have the opportunity to drop by and ring in the new year with musical...
New school food program coming in January
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News Release
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Several Island schools will be offering healthy lunches to students this winter as the new provincial school lunch program begins to roll out.
The lunches will be made from healthy local food whenever possible and offered at an affordable price. Schools will develop a process to provide lunches to students who are unable to afford them.
“One...
More time for Islanders to comment on environmental assessment for project in Eastern Kings
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News Release
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Islanders will have an extended opportunity to comment on the environmental impact assessment for the proposed 30 mega watt wind project in Eastern Kings.
The public comment period is extended by one month – from December 20, 2019 to January 20, 2020 – due to the delay of a report on bird migration and bat studies.
A public information session...
Report road issues by text message
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News Release
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Islanders can now easily report broken traffic lights, broken pavement, problems with the Confederation Trail, and plowing/sanding issues to government by text message.
Through a partnership with the Island company BamText, Islanders can text information, pictures or video to highway maintenance staff in their county. Staff will use this...
Province pleased with Northern Pulp decision
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News Release
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Prince Edward Island government is pleased that the Nova Scotia environment department will be undertaking a new assessment of the Northern Pulp effluent treatment plan.
Nova Scotia Environment Minister Gordon Wilson said he needs more science-based information on the proposal. The assessment could take up to two years to complete.
“We...
Is it compost, waste or recyclable?
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Featured Story
Thursday, December 12, 2019
On a cold, sunny day during the week before Christmas, staff are hard at work at the Green Isle recycling plant in Charlottetown. They’re bracing for the busiest week of the year.
“A garbage man loves Christmas, but we get the blues on Boxing Day. You really can’t explain how much comes in; you have to see it to believe it.”
- Darcy Gallant...
L.M. Montgomery students celebrate official opening of their new school addition
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News Release
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Students, teachers and the community gathered today to celebrate the official opening of the new addition at L.M. Montgomery Elementary, which provides improved learning spaces and supports student population growth.
The addition includes 10 new classrooms, student breakout rooms, a teacher planning centre, a large activity room, storage areas...
Islanders show strong support for reducing single-use plastic bags to benefit the environment
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News Release
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Islanders’ enthusiastic support for reducing single-use plastic checkout bags is decreasing the volume of plastic entering the Island’s solid waste system. As a result, there will be no need to increase fees for reusable or paper bags in January as originally planned.
The minimum mandatory fee will remain at 15 cents for paper and $1 for reusable...
New policy to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the provincial public service
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News Release
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Celebrating the 2019 International Human Rights Day, the Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce its new Diversity and Inclusion Policy that supports creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace by recognizing and acknowledging the value of diversity and inclusion and of being reflective of our diverse population.
The new...
Province wants federal assessment on Northern Pulp’s plan
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News Release
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Government of Prince Edward Island has repeated its request for a federal assessment on the effluent treatment plan proposed by Northern Pulp given the project has direct implications on the shared area of the Northumberland Strait.
Northern Pulp, located at Abercrombie Point in Nova Scotia, put forward its proposed plan earlier this fall to...