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Spring weight restrictions begin March 1, 2018
2018-02-28
Spring weight restrictions for Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Weight restrictions help to reduce damage to – and preserve the province’s investment in – Prince Edward Island’s highway network. The department appreciates the cooperation of the trucking industry in...
PEILCC announces two cannabis retail outlet locations
2018-02-28
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has announced new details regarding the province’s model for cannabis sales.
The province will have four dedicated, government-owned retail locations in 2018, as well as an e-commerce platform with direct-to-home delivery. Retail sites will be...
2018 tourism marketing aims to continue record-breaking momentum
2018-02-26
Creating jobs for Islanders -
The 2018 tourism marketing campaign will seek to maintain the industry’s incredible pace after four-straight record years for operators across the province.
“The tourism industry has delivered major returns for Islanders over the last number of years and it’s...
Premier launches 2018 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie
2018-02-26
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie are an opportunity to show the vitality of Francophone and Francophile communities in Canada through a variety of French-language activities and events across the province, said Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs...
Islanders volunteer for government boards in February
2018-02-26
Islanders continued to get involved with the provincial government through Engage PEI this month, and there are always vacancies available.
In February, another seven Islanders were appointed to three provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to...
Supporting Islanders, when and where they need it most
2018-02-23
Strengthening mental health services -
Prince Edward Island’s $20 million health agreement with the federal government will better support Islanders in their communities and in times of crisis.
Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Health and Wellness Minister Robert Mitchell joined...
New psychiatrists practicing in the province
2018-02-22
Strengthening mental health services -
Islanders’ access to acute mental health services continues to improve as another new psychiatrist joins the provincial complement, the fourth since the start of the year.
Dr. Anita Taj, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, began practicing last week in a...
Should the province’s adoption records be open?
2018-02-22
Supporting Island families
The provincial government wants feedback from Islanders on whether or not Prince Edward Island’s adoption records should be open.
Islanders can provide input until March 31 by attending a public meeting, sending written submissions, or requesting a private meeting...
New home builds to receive energy efficiency support
2018-02-21
Investing in infrastructure -
Islanders planning to build a new home will have help from the provincial government to lower their energy bills.
The New Home Construction Program will offer financial incentives of up to $5,000 to build energy-efficient homes. efficiencyPEI will host an information...
Petroleum Pricing, February 15, 2018
2018-02-15
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decision, effective 12:01 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018:
There will be no change in the price of gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil, diesel or propane at this time.
Pump prices for regular unleaded gasoline...