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Bren Simmers named provincial Poet Laureate
Prince Edward Island welcomes Bren Simmers as its new Poet Laureate, continuing a long-standing tradition of literary leadership in the province. The Poet Laureate promotes poetry, literacy, and the literary arts across the province. In her new role, Simmers will bring her own...
Premier Rob Lantz announces changes to caucus leadership positions and senior staff
Today, Premier Rob Lantz announced changes to caucus leadership positions and senior staff supporting the Office of the Premier. Caucus leadership positions will be as follows: Government House Leader & Caucus Chair: Kent Dollar, MLA Government Whip: Tyler DesRoches, MLA Brad...
Province opens call for Islanders to participate in the Advisory Panel on National Defence Opportunities
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island announced today that his new government will be establishing an Advisory Panel on National Defence Opportunities to help position the province to benefit from emerging opportunities tied to Canada’s growing defence and security...
Islanders invited to help shape PEI’s land use future
Island residents are invited to take part in the next phase of public engagement on the future of land use in Prince Edward Island. Engagement will run from February 17 to March 20, 2026, and will help the province understand Islanders’ priorities as PEI grows and changes. There...
Training programs strengthen critical and emergency care nursing in PEI
Behind every critical medical moment in Prince Edward Island, there is a nurse ready to act. Many of those nurses have taken extra steps to sharpen their skills through the Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) and the Emergency Nursing Program (ENP), two advanced education...
Schools to lower flags to honour victims in Tumbler Ridge
Schools across PEI will lower flags to half-mast in honour of the victims of the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Colombia. Flags will remain lowered until February 17. Media contact: Andrew Sprague Department of Education and Early Years asgsprague@gov.pe.ca
Premier Rob Lantz swears in new government cabinet
Premier Rob Lantz announced the members of his government’s provincial cabinet today. The following individuals were given ministerial responsibilities this afternoon during a ceremony at Government House: Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Justice and...
Community engagement to inform race and ethnicity data collection in PEI
A series of community engagement sessions will take place this month to explore how the health care system can safely collect, store and use race and ethnicity data in Prince Edward Island. The Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project aims to better understand differences in...
New report outlines findings and recommendations aimed at improved student safety
After months of interviews and research former Chief Justice of the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal David Jenkins has delivered his report on student safety to the Minister of Education and Early Years. Student Safety in Island Schools: Handling of Complaints and Incidents...
Using fall prevention practices helps keep people safe inside and outside the home
As people get older, the risk of falling becomes greater, especially during PEI winters when sometimes a short walk can feel like crossing a skating rink. Even minor falls can cause harm, so it’s important to take simple precautions. Island EMS paramedic, Darby McCormick says...