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Coming soon to your mobile device: Wireless emergency alerts
2018-03-23
Emergency alerts delivered to mobile devices will be another tool to advise Islanders of unexpected situations when lives may be at immediate risk
The Alert Ready system already enhances public safety communications across Canada by delivering alerts through radio and TV, and – starting April 6...
Inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
2018-03-09
The inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis has been scheduled for April 9 and 10 at the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court.
Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010.
Dr. Roy Montgomery will hear the inquest, which will examine the events...
Province’s criminal justice system best in Canada
2018-03-06
Supporting Island families -
For the second year in a row, Prince Edward Island’s criminal justice system is the best in the country.
According to the MacDonald-Laurier Institute’s second-annual Justice System Report Card, the province is No. 1 in Canada based on key indicators like crime rates,...
Conservation Officer seasonal activity report - February 2018
2018-02-07
The report highlights some activities of PEI's Conservation Officers, safety tips and includes a statistical summary from 2017.
FOIPP Act Internal Review Committee - Report (2013)
2018-01-26
In 2012, an Internal Review Committee reviewed the Freedom of Information Act and made recommendations. This report contains their review findings and recommendations.
Province sets next policy directions for cannabis legalization
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-sets-next-policy-directions-cannabis-legalization
2018-01-16
As Prince Edward Island works to meet the federal government’s timeline for cannabis legalization this summer, the province continues to set policy direction to meet the needs and expectations of Islanders.
The province today (January 16) announced next steps in the areas of possession, drug-...
Install smoke alarms, practice fire escape plans
2018-01-09
In the wake of fatal house fires in Nova Scotia and Ontario recently, the province’s fire marshal reminds Islanders to have working smoke alarms on every floor and outside sleeping areas – and know how to escape a fire quickly.
“Fire moves quickly and you may have less than 60 seconds to safely...