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Statement by Premier Dennis King on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement.: “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21 to recognize the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination. This important day...
United Kingdom and Ireland recruitment mission to bring skilled workers to PEI
Recruiting skilled workers will be top priority as a PEI industry-led business delegation attends upcoming job fairs overseas. The Island delegation will travel to the Newcomers Canada‘s recruitment events in Birmingham, England and Dublin, Ireland between April 24-27 where...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on International Francophonie Day
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on International Francophonie Day: “Today is International Francophonie Day. March 20 has been recognized globally as a day to celebrate the French language, culture and...
COVID-19 Spring Booster Dose available
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reminds Islanders that a COVID-19 booster dose is currently available in PEI. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released updated guidance on an additional booster COVID-19 dose for Spring 2024. The COVID-19...
More arts funding to promote prevention of gender-based violence
Established and emerging Island artists can now access funding to help raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) its impacts, and prevention. To support the continued growth of the arts community, this funding will help with the creation and dissemination of artistic...
Forest fire season begins
With active forest fires in other Canadian provinces, the provincial Forests, Fish and Wildlife division is reminding Islanders that PEI’s wildfire risk season runs from March 15 to November 15 each year. Residents planning on burning brush outdoors must check for burning...
Program helps French teachers improve their language skills
If you’ve ever studied another language, you know that practice makes perfect. That’s why the Programme de perfectionnement linguistique (PPL) was created, to help Island teachers maintain and improve their French language skills. Cecile Arsenault is the program coordinator....
Positive Parenting: the Triple P approach
Parenting is full of joys– and challenges. Sometimes, a little extra support can go a long way. That’s where Triple P comes in. It stands for Positive Parenting Program. “Triple P recognizes that parenting is a tough job, and that it’s okay, even normal, to need support,” says...
Province modernizing Manure Management Guidelines
As the Province continues to focus on building the livestock sector across the Island, updates are being made to the Manure Management Guidelines as an additional resource for local farmers. Last updated in 1999, the Provincial Manure Management Guidelines provide direction to...
Early dismissal for students April 8 due to solar eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, an amazing astronomical event - a full solar eclipse - will take place over Canada, including PEI. All students in both the English and French school boards will be dismissed two hours early that day out of an abundance of caution. A spectacular and rare...