Recent News
Applications open for Wellness Grant Program
Live Well PEI is now accepting applications for funding for new projects that can reduce barriers, increase supports, and enhance resources to make healthy living an easier choice for all Island residents. Organizations, Indigenous groups, schools and communities can apply to the...
Bottle deposit increase requires legislative change
The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways. A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is currently underway. “We are looking at a made...
The PEI Public Library Service extends hours of French service libraries
Island residents can now visit French service libraries more often with new extended hours this summer. The PEI Public Library Service is extending operating hours at all three French service libraries effective July 9, 2024. These new hours will impact Bibliothèque publique d...
Annual Statistical Review shows PEI economy continues to grow
The 50th Annual Statistical Review shows that PEI still has the fastest growing economy among provinces, second only to the territory of Nunavut, despite economic expansion slowing for the second consecutive year. “We are marking 50 years of reporting to Islanders what they need...
Feedback wanted on upcoming legislative changes
The Province is inviting members of the public and stakeholder groups to share their opinions on changes to provincial laws in PEI. As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, consultation documents for the following...
Government developing plan for a Provincial Food Waste Reduction Strategy
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of reviewing food waste across the Island and the impacts it can have on our communities and the environment. As PEI continues to cement itself as a leading food provider for residents of the province, across Canada and the world...
Horses return to Confederation Trail
Equestrians will once again have access to designated rural sections of the Confederation Trail from July 1 to October 31. Equestrians can use the following designated areas on the Confederation Trail from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset: Prince County...
Podcast explores the hidden history of PEI
With production on a fifth season now underway, the hidden island podcast has come a long way since its beginnings in 2020. The podcast, which is released by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, has seen its number of listeners grow with each new season. “So far the podcast...
Statement by Premier King on Canada Day
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement recognizing Canada Day: “On July 1 st, we will join Canadians from coast to coast in celebrating Canada Day. Prince Edward Island has a proud place in the story of Canada, from the Charlottetown...
Testing due to infection control breach at podiatry clinic
Former clients of Johnson Podiatry who are looking to get tested due to a breach in infection control measures are advised to contact the Chief Public Health Office for testing at: [email protected] or 1-800-958-6400. Today's testing clinics at QEH are fully booked...