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Staying Safe during a Power Outage
There are many things to consider during an extended power outage in your home, especially fire and food safety.
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More help available for people at Island food banks during storm recovery
More help is available to Islanders who need it through Island food banks as part of response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian. Island food banks will provide immediate food relief to Islanders, particularly the most vulnerable, who lost power and may be relying on...
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Update from PEI EMO on effects of Hurricane Dorian
Islanders are beginning to see the recovery efforts from government, community partners and Maritime Electric. Restoration efforts following Hurricane Dorian are well underway and will be ongoing for several days and weeks. There have been no known fatalities due to Hurricane...
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Islanders advised to prepare for impacts of Hurricane Dorian
Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short notice. Even a significantly weakened system can carry high winds, heavy rain and flooding and can cause widespread destruction. The current track for Hurricane Dorian shows the storm...
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Look twice for motorcycles
As warmer days arrive, more Islanders are enjoying PEI roads on their motorcycles. A reminder that law enforcement officers will be conducting special traffic checks throughout May to ensure motorcycle riders and drivers are driving safe. Scott Lundrigan, PEI Crimestoppers...
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Jarmyn appointed police commissioner
Thomas Jarmyn has been appointed as Prince Edward Island’s new police commissioner and will begin his work on October 2. A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Jarmyn practiced law in Nova Scotia and Ontario and served as counsel to the federal minister of public safety. More...
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Fraud Prevention and Signs of a Scam
Perhaps you are not a scam victim but have received a phone call, text or email that you think is a scam. If you aren't a victim, there is usually no need to report the call/email to police. However, if you do want to make a report, you can learn about current scams or make a...
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Inquests
What is an inquest? An inquest is an inquiry that establishes the facts surrounding a death. It answers the questions who, when, where, and how. The inquest is run by the coroner and held before a jury. It is usually a public inquiry open to anyone who wants to attend. At the end...