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Personal exemption limits for interprovincial alcohol eliminated
2019-01-22
Prince Edward Island is removing personal exemption limits for alcohol in an effort to further break down barriers of trade within Canada.
The change, which will allow individuals within Canada to transport any quantity of alcohol into the province for personal use, will be made during the spring...
Family Literacy Day celebrates reading and learning together as a family
2019-01-22
Family Literacy Day is January 27th and Islanders are making special efforts this week to celebrate the benefits of reading and learning together as a family.
“As parents, we are our children’s first and most important teachers,” said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Jordan Brown...
Stroke program receives national accreditation
2019-01-18
Prince Edward Island’s Stroke Care Program is among the first in the country to be recognized by Accreditation Canada with Distinction in Stroke Service status, meeting national standards for stroke care excellence.
Achieving Distinction indicates that Health PEI’s Stroke Care Program has...
National non-smoking week – it’s time to quit
2019-01-18
January 20 – 26, 2019 is National Non-Smoking Week and Islanders are encouraged to join the Canadian wide movement to quit smoking and celebrate those who have successfully quit.
“I want to encourage all Islanders who smoke to take the first step to become smoke-free,” said Health and Wellness...
Children’s Commissioner and Advocate to improve the well-being of children and youth
2019-01-18
Supporting Island families
Investing in the well-being of children and youth through enhanced community and government collaboration, service navigation and advocacy will allow Island families to reach their full potential.
The Government of Prince Edward Island has named Michele Dorsey, Queen’s...
More students are benefitting from psychological assessments
2019-01-17
A new three-year plan is speeding up access to assessments and supports that help students succeed in school.
Since a new $2 million, three-year psychology strategy was announced one year ago this week, investments were made in key areas to assess more students earlier.
As a result, the wait...
Province invests in new bridge for North Lake
2019-01-17
Investing in Infrastructure -
A new bridge will be built in North Lake Harbour to improve clearance for boat traffic and provide better access to facilities in the area.
The provincial government is investing $2.5 million to replace the existing bridge with a taller, more modern structure....
Island company takes ownership of biomass heating units
2019-01-17
The biomass heating units at provincial buildings across Prince Edward Island are now fully owned and operated by an Island company thanks to financing provided by the Provincial Government.
Atlantic Bioheat Inc now owns 11 boilers with another under construction at Hernewood School. Finance PEI...
Climate adaptation recognized by Engineers PEI
2019-01-16
Investing in infrastructure
Inter-tidal reefs in Souris are successfully protecting the causeway and shoreline from the effects of climate change and storm surge events.
Engineers PEI have recognized this innovative engineering project with the 2018 Environment Award.
"The Engineers PEI...
Island scrap metal business will reduce waste going into landfills
2019-01-15
The new owners of a scrap metal business in Charlottetown will be reducing the amount of waste going into provincial landfill sites.
Clinton Myers and John Ross and Sons have recently purchased A&S Scrap Metal and will acquire a new shredder and required accessories to separate ferrous metals...