Recent News
Island students excited to learn about the solar eclipse
Students have a special day circled on the calendar this year. But it’s not the last day of school or even their end of year trip. It’s April 8, when a solar eclipse will be visible from Prince Edward Island. Meredith Cameron MacIsaac teaches Grade 5 at West Royalty Elementary...
New funding available to Island performing arts venues
Performing arts venues across Prince Edward Island can access new funding to help modernize their spaces for artists and patrons. As part of the Province’s commitment to building a sustainable arts, culture and creative sector, Innovation PEI will provide up to $30,000 to...
Callbeck House receives heritage designation
The Callbeck House in Central Bedeque has been designated a Provincial Heritage Place under the PEI Heritage Places Protection Act. The designation means the property must be preserved and the building cannot be altered in a way that would detract from its historical significance...
Beneficial changes coming to Legal Aid eligibility
Beginning April 1, financial thresholds to access Legal Aid on PEI will be increased to match market basket measure (MBM) to more fairly represent the economic landscape and improve access to justice across the Island. The changes being announced today are a result of a review of...
Province offsets higher waste management fees for customers
The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) a grant of $2.95 million to avoid passing on increased costs of waste management operations to Island residents. Customers will see the grant on a separate line item on their property tax...
Canada signs $29 million bilateral agreement to help Islanders age with dignity
Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and...
Popular PEI Provincial Park protected for generations
An innovative shoreline project that is reducing the impacts of climate change and erosion at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park near West Point is complete. The shoreline was suffering from ongoing and extensive sea level rise, storm surge, and wave-driven erosion. Cedar Dunes...
Islanders receive 2024 Heritage Awards
Several Islanders were recognized recently for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, along with Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry, presented the 2024 Heritage Awards to groups and individuals in several categories at...
Local fire chief knows it’s important to be FireSmart
When Jason Woodbury heard about the FireSmart™ Canada program, he jumped at the chance to be a part of it. Jason, who is the Fire Chief in Miscouche, is also a former member of the Nova Scotia Forestry Department and knows better than most how important it is to be FireSmart...
Province proclaims paid sick leave
Island workers will have access to paid sick leave effective October 1, 2024. Following amendments made to the Employment Standards Act during the most recent fall sitting of the legislature, Island workers will be eligible for up to three paid sick days depending on the length...