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Province invests to freeze public transit fares again
2024-05-03
The provincial government is freezing public transit fares to ensure Islanders continue to have affordable transportation options and to attract more passengers.
The Province is investing $1 million to keep transit rates at June 2022 levels. One-way trips are $2 and all transit routes are free...
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
2024-05-03
The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is recognized annually on May 5. It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls.
“May 5 is also known as Red Dress Day, and it is important for us...
Islanders encouraged to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week
2024-05-02
Emergency Preparedness Week will take place across Canada beginning on May 5th through May 11th and the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has events scheduled to help Islanders be better prepared.
The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week 2024 is: Be Prepared. Know Your...
Statement by Premier King on National Physicians’ Day
2024-05-01
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Physicians’ Day:
“Today – May 1 – is National Physicians’ Day, a day to honour the dedication and compassion of physicians.
Physicians play an integral role in our lives, providing essential...
New program helps students play an active role in their learning and prepare for the workforce
2024-05-01
In Andrew Rowe’s class, students are busy doing hands-on activities, solving problems, and working on creative projects.
Rowe teaches Essential Skills Achievement Pathway (ESAP) at Montague Regional High School, a pilot program that gets students ready for jobs in a skills-based economy and helps...
Age restriction removed for pharmacist assessment of uncomplicated UTIs
2024-04-29
Pharmacists across the Island can now do an assessment and prescribe treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) for people of any age.
Previously, Islanders were required to be 19+ for this assessment. The age restriction has been lifted through the practice directive of the PEI...
IWS Grant recipients strive to empower women in PEI
2024-04-29
The Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s IWS Grant Program.
The IWS Grant Program supports and empowers women across Prince Edward Island by providing financial assistance for projects and initiatives that promote gender equality, women's...
Statement by Premier King on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
2024-04-28
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace:
“Each year on April 28, we pause to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or lost their lives through a workplace tragedy...
Sunny mornings, an e-bike and a bike lane make for an easy commute
2024-04-26
For Sean Ledgerwood, the best part about driving his e-bike to work are the mornings.
“The mornings are beautiful, fresh, crisp air.”
Sean, an air and water monitoring supervisor with Environment, Energy and Climate Action, bought his e-bike last year and has been driving it back and forth to...
Statement by Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture on spring lobster season
2024-04-26
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement:
“As Island lobster fishers set out tomorrow, I would like to wish them all a very successful season.
Island lobster fishers have played a crucial role in our communities for many generations....