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Agreement to grow protected areas and urban forest
2020-07-02
Islanders will see more protected greenspace in the Hillsborough Park area as part of an agreement to offset construction impacting the Royalty Oaks protected area. “We engaged with residents of Hillsborough Park and surrounding communities, as well as local conservationists and watershed groups,...
Province releases plan to safely return students to school in September
2020-07-02
Prince Edward Island’s new, Welcome Back to School, plan supports the safe return of all K-12 students and staff to school in September. Under the guidance of the Chief Public Health Office, the plan outlines protocols to support physical distancing, enhanced hygiene and the safe flow of students...
Prince Edward Island prepares for Atlantic travel bubble
2020-07-02
Islanders will join residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador in an Atlantic travel bubble starting Friday, July 3. Prince Edward Island will begin welcoming family, friends and visitors from Atlantic Canada at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 3. Atlantic Canadians will need to...
Statement by Premier King on Canada Day
2020-07-01
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King issued the following statement recognizing Canada Day: “Today, we join Canadians from coast to coast to coast in celebrating the country we love and call home. As Canadians and Islanders, we are fortunate to live in a country that affords us freedom,...
More job opportunities available in rural areas
2020-06-30
The Employment Development Agency will provide funding for an additional 200 employment positions to businesses in rural PEI, through the Rural Jobs Initiative. The Rural Jobs Initiative helps rural business owners to recruit, hire, and train staff and supports innovation in rural communities...
Provincial park campgrounds reopening additional sites
2020-06-30
Provincial Park campgrounds will reopen for two-night minimum stays on Wednesday, July 8. Provincial Park campgrounds opened for the season on June 26 for seasonal sites only. Starting Friday, July 3, campers who want to book a two-night minimum stay at provincial campground can do so by visiting...
No swimming at Cabot Beach Provincial Park
2020-06-29
Effective immediately, swimming is prohibited at Cabot Beach Provincial Park due to extremely dangerous currents. The swimming ban is in effect for the duration of the 2020 summer season. The beach remains open for Islanders to relax and play in the sand. Provincial lifeguards will continue to be...
Island women and girls benefit from community funding
2020-06-25
Six community organizations will receive funding support to help empower Island women and girls to live safer, better and healthier lives. Funding is provided through the 2020 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants for the groups to develop a wide range of inclusive programs for women and...
Government announces newest Provincial Court Judge
2020-06-25
Attorney General Bloyce Thompson confirmed today the appointment of Krista J. MacKay, Q.C., as the newest judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. “As a long-time and an active member of the Summerside and PEI legal community with over 20 years of experience, Judge MacKay will be an...
Basin Head Provincial Park and beach closed temporarily
2020-06-24
Starting Thursday, June 25, Basin Head Provincial Park and beach will be closed to the public for dredging of the channel. Provincial park staff and lifeguards will be on site daily to inform Islanders the park and beach is closed. The work is expected to be completed by Saturday, June 27., Media...