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Top library picks of 2025
Popular collections, accessible services, and strong program participation defined 2025 for PEI Public Library Services. Island residents borrowed 735,151 library items over the past year, marking one of the highest circulation years to date, and a 7% increase over 2024. The Grey...
Temporary shelter available through Shelter Support Line
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders who need a safe place to stay, especially during extreme or bad weather. If you need shelter urgently, call the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722. You can also reach the Shelter Support Line by dialing 2-1-1. Media contact: Nicole...
Premier Thompson confirms Santa’s Arrival Plans
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement after speaking with Santa Claus ahead of his Christmas Eve travels: “Earlier this morning, I spoke with Santa Claus as he prepared for Christmas Eve. Santa shared that during a test flight...
ATV pilot network hits milestone with new roads in O’Leary
With the addition of 12 kilometres of new pilot dirt roads in O’Leary, the Island’s ATV pilot road project has reached a total of 99 kilometres across the province. The expansion, led by the O’Leary Recreational Club, strengthens trail connections between O’Leary and Tignish...
Province boosts support for oyster growers and processors with $9.2 million investment
The Government of Prince Edward Island is announcing two new programs to deliver short-term relief for the province’s oyster growers and processing sectors in response to industry challenges caused by oyster diseases in the region. The Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program...
Rooted in tradition: The work behind growing PEI’s Christmas trees
It’s that time of year when many Islanders make the trek to find the perfect Christmas tree for their living room and begin decorating for the holidays. While choosing a tree may take only an afternoon, few realize the amount of work that goes into growing that holiday symbol...
Canada highlights 89 new homes for Summerside
Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a bold new approach to increase the supply...
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in water and wastewater infrastructure to support more housing in Charlottetown
The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale. To that end, Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of...
Island economy well positioned to meet challenges, continue supporting Islanders
The Government of Prince Edward Island has released its second quarter Fiscal and Economic Update for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The update reflects increased expenditures in several key areas: Agricultural insurance claims related to extreme weather, healthcare delivery costs...
New Community Legal Clinic improves access to justice across PEI
The Government of PEI has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Community Legal Information and the Law Foundation of PEI to launch the province’s first Community Legal Clinic, which is expected to begin providing services in Spring 2026. To continue to improve access...