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Top library picks for 2023
2023-12-29
A new record was set in 2023 for engagement with the PEI Public Library Service. Islanders borrowed over a half million items, including books, musical instruments, tools, sports equipment and more.
“Our Island libraries are committed to helping children and adults develop a love of reading and...
$10-a-day child care starting January 1
2023-12-15
Beginning January 1, 2024, child care fees across Prince Edward Island will drop to $10-a-day for all Island children attending Early Years Centres (EYCs) and licensed Family Home Centres (FHCs).
Under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, the...
Funding to help prevent gender-based violence
2023-12-11
Eleven community organizations across the province received government grants to develop projects and services that benefit women in Prince Edward Island.
A total of $300,000 in grants have been awarded to fund innovative projects that enhance awareness, education, and action towards preventing...
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2023-12-06
Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day that Parliament has designated to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre.
On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole Polytechnique in...
New director of Public Schools Branch
2023-12-06
The Public Schools Branch Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Beaulieu as the new director of the Public Schools Branch.
Mrs. Beaulieu served as the acting director since August 2023 and is the successful candidate of a public competition carried out by the board of...
PEI’s education system scores well in the latest PISA assessment
2023-12-05
The recently released Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results show the global standing of education systems in preparing 15-year-olds for higher education and the workforce, evaluating their achievements in math, reading, and science.
Canada maintains its position among the...
Family Support Worker making a difference for Island families
2023-12-04
It’s a Tuesday evening at Eliot River Elementary School and people are filing into a classroom. But it’s a group of parents, not students, taking seats at the desks.
They aren’t there for parent-teacher interviews, or a concert, or sporting event. They’ve come to chat with Sarah Fletcher, the...
Mount Stewart Public Library temporary closure
2023-11-30
The Mount Stewart Public Library will be closed for the month of December for building maintenance.
Library patrons can still return their items to the book drop at this location, but they will need to visit another public library location to borrow any items.
Anyone who normally picks up...
Low-interest Loans and new grants announced to add or expand child care centres
2023-11-28
The provincial government is launching three new programs to provide financial assistance to operators and developers interested in building or renovating facilities for new or expanded Early Years Centres (EYCs).
The Department of Education and Early Years, in partnership with Finance PEI, will...
Wear purple to support ending gender-based violence
2023-11-24
To show support for ending gender-based violence, Islanders are encouraged to wear purple during the 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10.
Purple ribbons are worn in honour and remembrance of the 14 women murdered in Montreal December 6, 1989, and the 10 women murdered in PEI...