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Prince Edward Island recognizes Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month
Island students will explore where their food comes from and how it is produced through classroom activities as part of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM). Celebrated annually, CALM brings real-world learning about agriculture and food production to classrooms across the...
PEI communities celebrate les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie
Acadians, Francophones, French-speaking Island residents are celebrating the French language and francophone culture during les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF). Every year, PEI communities join those around the world to recognize March as the month of the Francophonie...
Statement by Minister Barb Ramsay on Social Work Month
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors and Minister responsible for Status of Women issued the following statement: “March is National Social Work month to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers across our...
Tamara Steele recognized for anti-racism leadership
Tamara Steele has been a champion for change and a strong advocate for anti-racism most of her life. She brought that passion to the various community organizations she’s been involved with in Prince Edward Island for over a decade, including serving as former executive director...
Prepared to save lives: Expanding AED access gives Islanders peace of mind
February is Heart Month, and while many Islanders are out enjoying winter activities, safety remains a top priority. Across PEI, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) play an essential role in helping communities respond quickly during cardiac emergencies. There are currently...
Province updates debt management approach
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing updated context for its approach to provincial debt and outlining a new advisory committee to be established. The core fiscal anchors supporting the approach include targeting a net-debt-to-GDP ratio of less than 40 per cent and...
Health PEI urges patience from the public as Queen Elizabeth Hospital copes with system overcapacity
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown is asking for patience from the public as it continues to operate in a state of overcapacity. The provincial healthcare system has been operating over its normal capacity in both acute and long-term care since early January. These...
Provincial funding strengthens diversity and inclusion efforts
Thirty-two local community organizations are receiving funding to support diversity and inclusion projects across the province. This year, Women’s Network PEI is one of the organizations receiving funding through the Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community...
Live Well PEI Wellness Grants fund 37 projects
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing more than $194,000 to support projects that promote healthier communities across the province. The 2025–2026 Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program is funding 37 projects led by Island communities, schools, and organizations. This...
Prince Edward Island celebrates Pink Shirt Day
Today, Island residents are encouraged to wear pink and choose kindness in recognition of Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day is an annual anti-bullying initiative that brings people together to stand against bullying and promote kindness, respect, and inclusion. This year’s theme...