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Canada signs $29 million bilateral agreement to help Islanders age with dignity
2024-03-26
Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories on Aging with...
Popular PEI Provincial Park protected for generations
2024-03-25
An innovative shoreline project that is reducing the impacts of climate change and erosion at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park near West Point is complete.
The shoreline was suffering from ongoing and extensive sea level rise, storm surge, and wave-driven erosion. Cedar Dunes provincial campground and...
Islanders receive 2024 Heritage Awards
2024-03-22
Several Islanders were recognized recently for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage.
PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, along with Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry, presented the 2024 Heritage Awards to groups and individuals in several categories at Eptek Art &...
Local fire chief knows it’s important to be FireSmart
2024-03-22
When Jason Woodbury heard about the FireSmart™ Canada program, he jumped at the chance to be a part of it.
Jason, who is the Fire Chief in Miscouche, is also a former member of the Nova Scotia Forestry Department and knows better than most how important it is to be FireSmart.
FireSmart™ Canada...
Province proclaims paid sick leave
2024-03-22
Island workers will have access to paid sick leave effective October 1, 2024.
Following amendments made to the Employment Standards Act during the most recent fall sitting of the legislature, Island workers will be eligible for up to three paid sick days depending on the length of their continuous...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2024-03-21
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement.:
“International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21 to recognize the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination. This important day commemorates a 1960...
United Kingdom and Ireland recruitment mission to bring skilled workers to PEI
2024-03-21
Recruiting skilled workers will be top priority as a PEI industry-led business delegation attends upcoming job fairs overseas.
The Island delegation will travel to the Newcomers Canada‘s recruitment events in Birmingham, England and Dublin, Ireland between April 24-27 where hundreds of job seekers...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on International Francophonie Day
2024-03-20
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on International Francophonie Day:
“Today is International Francophonie Day. March 20 has been recognized globally as a day to celebrate the French language, culture and heritage,...
More arts funding to promote prevention of gender-based violence
2024-03-18
Established and emerging Island artists can now access funding to help raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) its impacts, and prevention.
To support the continued growth of the arts community, this funding will help with the creation and dissemination of artistic projects.
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COVID-19 Spring Booster Dose available
2024-03-18
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reminds Islanders that a COVID-19 booster dose is currently available in PEI. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released updated guidance on an additional booster COVID-19 dose for Spring 2024.
The COVID-19 booster dose may...