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Inquest called for Rodd and White deaths
2021-10-06
Chief Coroner Dr. Terry Magennis confirms that an inquest will be held for the deaths of Danielle White and Olivia Rodd. Ms. White, 47, and Ms. Rodd, nine, died in July 2020. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding these deaths. The jury may make recommendations aimed at preventing...
Islanders invited to provide feedback on upcoming legislative changes
2021-10-05
Government is asking Islanders to submit their comments on potential upcoming changes to existing laws in PEI. As part of the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s mandate to continually modernize provincial legislation, consultation papers on the, Notaries and Commissioners Act, ,,...
Government and policing services make changes to Alert Ready system
2021-09-23
Island police services can now issue emergency alerts directly to Islanders’ mobile devices in emergency situations. The Alert Ready system is the Canadian emergency alerting system that delivers critical information to television, radio, and compatible wireless devices when lives and property are...
Islanders urged to prepare for Tropical Storm Henri
2021-08-20
As Tropical Storm Henri approaches Atlantic Canada over the next several days, Islanders are encouraged to monitor Environment Canada for weather warnings and updated information. Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short notice. Even a...
Province announces new charitable lottery fee structure
2021-08-12
Many Island non-profit and charitable organizations will no longer be paying lottery license fees as a percentage of the value of their prize awards. Effective August 21, fees associated with community fundraisers with winnings of $5,000 or less will be eliminated. Organizers of significant...
Islanders’ opinions requested on changes to substitute decision-making legislation
2021-08-12
Government encourages Islanders to learn more about upcoming legislative changes that will help them better understand the role of capacity in substitute decision-making processes. The Department of Justice and Public Safety has developed an education series and consultation papers , and has begun...
Public feedback wanted on upcoming legislative changes
2021-07-21
The Province is inviting Islanders to share their comments on upcoming legal changes to modernize some of the existing laws in PEI. As part of the Province’s goal to continually modernize legislation to appropriately serve Island residents, three consultation papers are available online for people...
Islanders encouraged to prepare for hurricane season
2021-07-09
Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and potential power outages can be expected during the Atlantic hurricane season. Post-tropical storm Elsa is expected to pass through Prince Edward Island late Friday evening, with the greatest rainfall and wind activity occurring through the...
Government launches restorative justice program
2021-07-08
A new restorative justice program will help people through the healing process after they have been impacted by a crime in Prince Edward Island. Restorative justice is an approach to justice that focuses on addressing the harms caused by crime while holding the offender accountable for their...
PEI Pass now available for all Canadians
2021-07-06
Canadian travelers can now apply for a PEI Pass to visit Prince Edward Island. Effective July 18, PEI will welcome visitors from outside Atlantic Canada and the Magdalen Islands, three weeks earlier than originally planned. With the PEI Pass, Canadians who are fully vaccinated, will be able to...