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PEI Emergency Measures Organizations returns to normal operations
2020-09-24
Islanders experienced minimal impacts due to post-tropical storm Teddy. As of this morning, PEI EMO returned their operations to routine monitoring. “I am very proud of how seriously Islanders took EMO’s advice. Today, we’re all breathing a sigh of relief that Teddy was not as damaging as it could...
PEI Emergency Measures Organizations prepares for recovery efforts
2020-09-23
Government, public utilities, road crews and municipal partners continue to work together to shift from preparedness to potential recovery efforts across Island communities. Post-tropical storm Teddy continues to impact communities across the province. Islanders are encouraged to remain vigilant...
Keep yourself and your homes safe with easy fire prevention steps
2020-09-21
Taking easy fire prevention measures at home can help save lives, homes and personal property. After a particularly dry summer, with recent fires and in preparation for Hurricane Teddy, Islanders are reminded to take fire prevention measures to keep themselves and their homes safe. “A fire can...
The Province prepares for Hurricane Teddy impacts
2020-09-21
Islanders should complete their preparations for Hurricane Teddy today before its arrival in Atlantic Canada. Most communities across the province can expect to see impacts from Hurricane Teddy by mid-day Tuesday. “Although we have heard that Teddy isn’t quite the same as Dorian, it’s always a...
Islanders are urged to prepare for Hurricane Teddy
2020-09-20
Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and potential power outages are expected impacts from Hurricane Teddy. The current track for Hurricane Teddy shows the storm will be passing through Prince Edward Island as early as Tuesday afternoon. “Last year, the province experienced...
Province receives Calian’s final report on disaster response efforts
2020-07-27
The Government of Prince Edward Island has received the final report on its response to post-tropical storm Dorian that hit the province in September 2019. Calian Emergency Management Solutions, experts in the industry, was selected to provide an independent review of the provincial response to one...
Province appoints Acting Prothonotary
2020-07-24
The Province is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Rose as the Acting Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “Congratulations to Karen Rose on this appointment. I am confident that her professionalism, skills and wealth of knowledge will assist...
New program to help youth address the risks of cannabis use and possession
2020-07-20
Island youth will soon have access to a new diversion and educational justice program to help them better understand the health, legal and social risks of cannabis use and possession. The program called, Rethink, was developed collaboratively by the Departments of Health and Wellness and Justice...
New program to help survivors of sexual violence
2020-07-16
Islanders can now access additional supports to navigate the justice system and community supports through a new partnership with Community Legal Information. RISE is a new program that provides educational, legal and emotional to support to Islanders dealing with sexual violence trauma. The...
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...