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Government of Canada provides funding to Prince Edward Island to support crisis hotlines
2023-02-03
Crisis hotlines are a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and are critical support services. Today, Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Prince Edward Island’s Minister responsible for the...
Operating a heat pump in extreme cold
2023-02-03
Strong winds and extreme cold weather conditions are expected overnight and into the weekend. Heat pumps are very efficient at heating and cooling most of the time. Many of today’s heat pumps will operate in temperatures as low as -30°C, however some heat pumps may have trouble producing enough...
Residents urged to take precautions against extreme temperatures
2023-02-02
Strong winds and extreme cold weather conditions are expected this Friday going into the weekend. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is activated to Level 1 Enhanced Monitoring in light of the cold weather system arriving into the Maritimes tomorrow. EMO is working with stakeholder...
Prince Edward Island recognizes Early Childhood Educator week
2023-02-02
February 6-10 recognizes that early childhood educators play a vital role in early childhood development and help to shape children’s emotional, intellectual and social skills. “Early childhood educators are an invaluable part of our education system and deserve the utmost respect for the...
Statement by Premier Dennis King for Black History Month
2023-02-01
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Black History Month: “February is Black History Month. It is an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout our shared history, both in PEI and...
Shoreline protection order put in place
2023-02-01
New coastal development in Prince Edward Island is prohibited until a coastal zone policy is developed. The environmental protection order on shoreline development prohibits new development in the buffer zone and associated erosion control activities in the watercourse and/or wetland boundary. “I...
Additional shelter beds have been added due to pending cold weather
2023-02-01
The Department of Social Development and Housing is working with community partners to ensure Island residents have access to safe, warm shelter. The Department is working with shelter providers across the province to ensure all available beds are being utilized. Bedford MacDonald House will be...
Province freezes property tax for second consecutive year to help Islanders with rising cost of living
2023-02-01
The Government of Prince Edward Island is delivering a property tax initiative that will provide a one-time subsidy to offset the 2023 property tax increase and further support Islanders with the cost of living. Similar to the 2022 property tax initiative, the 2023 Property Tax Subsidy will be...
Islanders are invited to participate in the overdose prevention site community engagement
2023-01-31
The public is invited to take part in a community engagement session hosted by the PEI Department of Health and Wellness and the Community Harm Reduction Steering Committee on February 8 to discuss the Overdose Prevention Site located at 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown. "A Community...
New forestry commission to help set a course for the future of PEI’s forests
2023-01-31
A new forestry commission will help review the Island’s forest policy and legislation. “As we work to implement all the recommendations of the emergency forestry task force in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, our new forestry commission will help us with long term planning to increase the resiliency...