Recent News
Statement by Premier Lantz on National Nurses Week
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Nurses Week: “Today marks the beginning of National Nurses Week—a time to recognize and thank the nurses who play an essential role in the health and well-being of Islanders. This year’s...
Family Violence Prevention Week 2025
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 12-18, and this year’s theme is Preventing Family Violence in Older Adults. Throughout the week, communities and organizations across the Island will host events to foster conversations about family violence prevention, raise awareness...
New art added to PEI’s Art Banks
The Province of Prince Edward Island continues to celebrate the talent and creativity of Island artists through its annual acquisitions for both the PEI Art Bank and Indigenous Art Bank. These growing collections reflect the depth and diversity of visual arts across the Island...
Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on Child and Youth Worker Week
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing Child and Youth Worker week on Prince Edward Island: “Child and Youth Care workers play a vital role when it comes to the overall health of our community, and our...
Survey seeks public input on 10-year road safety strategy
Residents, commuters and all road users are invited to help shape the future of road safety in PEI by taking part in a public survey open until July 4, 2025. The Province is developing a new 10-year highway safety strategy, called Pathways to Highway Safety, to reduce traffic...
Province announces a review of Island education authorities
The Province has appointed the Honourable David H. Jenkins, former Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island and Chief Justice of the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal, to lead a third-party review of the policies, procedures, and processes of both the Public Schools Branch, la...
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. It is also known as Red Dress Day. “We must recognize the violence committed against Indigenous women, girls...
Introducing Mental Health in Agriculture Day
Every spring, farmers across PEI head back into the fields to plant a new crop that will provide top quality food and drive our local economy – but what is not discussed is the toll farming can take. To coincide with our local planting season, as well as Mental Health Week in...
Mobile X-Ray brings comfort and convenience to long-term care residents
When a resident at a local long-term care facility recently became the first to receive a mobile chest X-ray on-site, she couldn’t have been more thrilled. “She was tickled pink,” said Samantha Gaudet, Director of Nursing at Whisperwood Villa in Charlottetown. “She kept telling...
Historic summer day camps for kids at Orwell Corner
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is inviting young Islanders to step back in time and experience Prince Edward Island’s past through summer day camps at Orwell Corner Historic Village. Running weekdays from July 7 to August 29, the day camp program offers hands-on...