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New school bus safety features aim to reduce drive-bys
2017-08-31
Safety features on this fall’s newest school buses will help reduce the number of cars that unlawfully drive by when buses are stopping to pick up children.
The new buses have a stop arm at both the front and back of the bus. A second stop arm at the rear has been proven to reduce drive-by...
Public input sought on cannabis legislation
2017-08-31
The provincial government wants Islanders’ thoughts on what cannabis legislation should look like for Prince Edward Island.
The federal government in April 2017 introduced the Cannabis Act which – if passed by Parliament– will legalize and regulate cannabis across Canada by July 2018. While...
Applications being accepted for food-education funding
2017-08-30
Government is fulfilling its budget commitment to provide funding to community groups that increase Islanders' awareness of fresh, healthy local foods.
The Community Food Security and Food Education Program will help community groups, schools, early child-care centres, and other organizations...
Agreement to advance First Nations economic opportunities, strengthen relationships
2017-08-30
Creating jobs for Islanders -
A new development agreement between the Government of Prince Edward Island and the Prince Edward Island Mi’kmaq will provide advanced economic opportunities for First Nations and the province.
The new agreement was signed this afternoon (August 30) by Premier Wade...
Canada, Prince Edward Island partner on early learning and child care
2017-08-29
Supporting Island Families -
The Government of Canada is making significant investments in early learning and child care systems to improve the lives of Canadian children and their families.
Today (August 29), the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development...
Electric cable completion powers Prince Edward Island communities
2017-08-29
Investing in Infrastructure -
Investing in clean, reliable and affordable electricity promotes a high quality of life, supports economic prosperity, and helps grow the middle class.
Today, the Honourable Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay,...
Provincial government network issues resolved
2017-08-29
Public access to all government internet services has been restored after a broken fiber caused problems with the provincial government's network earlier today.
Work was completed to successfully re-route data communications. Government apologizes for any inconvenience this disruption may have...
Conference builds closer state, province ties
2017-08-28
Stronger relations between Canadian and United States jurisdictions - and new opportunities for growth in Island companies - are just a few of the direct results of the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference held on Prince Edward Island.
Co-chaired by Premier Wade...
#LearnDay to shape future of learning
2017-08-25
Prince Edward Island’s first #LearnDay is taking place this September, providing an opportunity for Islanders to share ideas on the future of learning.
"Learning is for all of us, and it takes place across all ages and all walks of life, so we want to know what Islanders want to do for their own...
Summer tutoring expands to year-round program
2017-08-22
Supporting Island Families -
The Summer Tutoring Program for Kids was one reason Shaylyne Carver had such a fun summer.
Shaylyne was one of 700 students who participated in the summer literacy program, which wraps up this Friday, August 25. Starting this fall it will be known as “Ready, Set,...