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Prince Edward Island Premier and new cabinet sworn in today
2019-05-09
Prince Edward Island’s 33 rd Premier Dennis King and new members of Executive Council were sworn in during a ceremony in Georgetown today. “I am honoured to serve as Premier of Prince Edward Island, and I look forward to working with the new members of cabinet,” said Premier King. “We have been...
A step into prehistoric Prince Edward Island
2019-02-21
Islanders will soon get additional insights into the prehistoric landscape of PEI with the recent discovery of a fossilized trackway or series of footprints of a reptile-like mammal that lived 100 million years before dinosaurs. Found near Cavendish PEI National Park in May of 2018, the large...
Date set for referendum period
2019-01-31
Executive Council has confirmed that the referendum period, as required under the Electoral System Referendum Act, will begin tomorrow, Feb. 1, 2019. This follows on a path that began in 2015 to determine the view of all Islanders on our electoral system: The release of a white paper on democratic...
More new members appointed to government boards
2019-01-31
Islanders continue to lend their voices to government agencies, boards and commissions. In January, 16 Islanders were appointed to serve on four provincial government boards. Every month, Islanders can submit their application through Engage PEI to one of more than 70 boards that align with their...
Levees - an Island tradition
2018-12-31
(originally posted December 2017) Ringing in the new year with good cheer is a time-honoured tradition for many Islanders. There are nearly 40 levees planned for New Year’s Day across the Island, some starting bright and early in the morning. Although the levee tradition dates back to King Louis...
Is it compost, waste or recyclable?
2018-12-21
On a cold, sunny day during the week before Christmas, staff are hard at work at the Green Isle recycling plant in Charlottetown. They’re bracing for the busiest week of the year. “A garbage man loves Christmas, but we get the blues on Boxing Day. You really can’t explain how much comes in; you...
This season, give the gift of Prince Edward Island
2018-12-17
Creating jobs for Islanders -, With mere days left for Christmas shopping, why not take an Island approach to gift giving this holiday season? Buying products and experiences that originated right here in Prince Edward Island is the gift that keeps on giving -- to our local economy, that is. When...
Who grows your Christmas dinner?
2018-12-17
Celebrate your holiday Island style this season with local ingredients and inspirations grown and produced by fellow Islanders - and consider setting an extra place at your table for a newcomer to experience the spirit of a Prince Edward Island Christmas. Since Prince Edward Island is Canada’s Food...
Government boards welcome new members in November
2018-11-30
Through Engage PEI, Islanders continue to lend their voice to provincial agencies, boards and commissions. “Every month, we continue to see the dedication Islanders show to one another, to their communities and to our province. That continuous level of commitment and engagement...
Islanders making their voices heard through Engage PEI
2018-10-18
Islanders continue to volunteer their time and expertise with the provincial government through Engage PEI. This month, 27 Islanders were appointed to 10 government agencies, boards and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to join one of more than 70 such boards covering various subjects...