Recent News
Large fossil footprint found in PEI
A remarkable fossil footprint has been discovered in PEI by a local and it shines a new spotlight on the province for its world-class Permian Period fossils. Found along the shore of Hillsborough Bay, the fossil footprint dates back about 290 million years. The footprint is 25...
PEI property tax payment reminder
Island property owners are reminded that the final PEI property tax payment for 2025 is due Nov. 30, and there are several payment options available during the current Canada Post labour disruption. Property owners can pay using any of the following methods: Drop off a cheque or...
New ministerial directive prioritizes student safety measures
The province announced today a new ministerial directive to strengthen student safety and wellbeing. To meet the requirements of assuring the safety of students and to ensure safe learning environments in the Island’s public education system, the directive requires both la...
Statement by Premier Lantz and Minister Compton on Small Business Week
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Hon. Darlene Compton, Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade, issued the following statement on Small Business Week: “This week, we celebrate and thank the small businesses that are the backbone of our Island’s...
Drivers asked to slow down, stay alert as days get shorter and roadwork continues
With daylight hours getting shorter and road construction projects ongoing across the Island, drivers are reminded to take extra caution to keep themselves and others safe on the road. Reduced visibility during early mornings, evenings, and nighttime increases the risk of...
New online resource supports the next generation of farmers on PEI
The next generation of PEI’s agriculture industry now has a new resource to help navigate supports that can help establish and grow farm businesses. Through Next Generation Farming PEI, the Department of Agriculture is offering new and young farmers across the province access to...
Triple P celebrates 10 years of supporting parents across PEI
For the past 10 years, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) has been providing Island parents with practical tools to raise their children in safe, loving and predictable environments. The program has many success stories, thanks to its individualized approach that fits the...
New season of Hidden Island celebrates Island voices
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation recently launched season four of Hidden Island, a series formerly known as Island Digital Voices, and continues to celebrate diverse storytellers from communities across the province. The season runs from October to March, with a new episode...
Annual Funding to Support Services for Islanders with Spinal Cord Injuries
Funding announced today by the province will enhance services for people with mobility challenges, including those living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Spinal Cord Injury Prince Edward Island assists its clients in a variety of ways including advocacy...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign a bilateral agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction
Today, Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), is reiterating the Government of Canada's commitment to Canada's Francophone and Acadian communities by announcing...