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New teachers, curriculum, technology, space added for better student learning
2019-08-29
When students and educators head back to school next week they will have many new resources to enhance their learning, teaching and school environments. Some of the new resources being introduced this year include: 74 new teacher and educational assistant positions 10 new principals and 20 vice...
Keep kids and the environment safe by returning unused medications
2019-08-28
Keeping unused prescription medications in your home puts kids at risk, but flushing or trashing them can harm the environment. As part of National Drug Drop-off month, Islanders are reminded to help safeguard family members and the environment by returning unused prescription and over-the-counter...
42 new school buses will enhance student safety and reduce carbon emissions
2019-08-28
Islanders are asked to drive with extra care next week when school buses are back on the road and students are walking to school. “More than 15,000 Island students take the bus each school day and their safety is our collective responsibility. We can all keep our children safe by slowing down in...
Prince County residents to benefit from new dialysis and palliative care units
2019-08-27
Changes and upgrades to the dialysis and palliative care units at Western Hospital mean better care close to home for residents in the area. The hemodialysis unit was renovated to make it bigger and upgraded with a new state-of-the art water system that improves the quality of water used in the...
More investments in housing support for Islanders
2019-08-26
Additional investments in rental support will provide greater stability and security for low-income Islanders and seniors. Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced an additional $2 million investment for mobile rental vouchers to help Islanders in need. This is above the $2.2...
Eastern Prince Edward Island residents and visitors to benefit from 16 new recreational, cultural, water and wastewater projects
2019-08-23
Investing in social and recreational infrastructure where people can come together and stay active, builds dynamic, inclusive communities while creating good jobs that help grow the middle class. Today, the Honourable Lawrence A. MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Member of Parliament...
Charlottetown Library Learning Centre moving to bigger location
2019-08-21
A new modernized library will serve the changing needs of Islanders at a larger, accessible location in the Dominion Building in downtown Charlottetown. “Like everything else, libraries need to meet the changing needs of the people who use them,” said Library Board Chair Helen Hyndman. “We are...
Princess Takamado returns to PEI
2019-08-20
Her Imperial Highness, Princess Takamado of Japan will visit Prince Edward Island from August 27 to 29, 2019 as part of the official events to commemorate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada. Her Imperial Highness will be meeting with provincial officials,...
Bond ratings signal confidence in stability of minority government
2019-08-19
The strong economic performance and debt management practices of Islanders and the provincial government are reflected in recent bond ratings. For the first time since 2000, DBRS has upgraded the province’s bond rating from A(low) to A. As well, Moody’s maintained the province’s bond rating of...
Prince Edward Island Residents to benefit from Investments in Green and Community Infrastructure
2019-08-19
The governments of Canada and PEI recognize that strategic investments in green and local wastewater infrastructure play a key role in supporting dynamic, healthy communities while improving residents’ quality of life and protecting the environment. Today, the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of...