As post-tropical storm Lee has now passed the province, PEI EMO has deactivated the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) from Level 1, back to regular operations and routine monitoring. The provincial government has reached out to neighbouring provinces who were more...
Provincial crews are still clearing large debris from roadways and many recreational spaces across the Island as part of recovery efforts. For work crew safety, residents and visitors are urged to avoid provincial parks, Island trail systems, and other areas where power...
Residents of Prince Edward Island should review their emergency plans in advance of Hurricane Fiona’s arrival to Atlantic Canada. Current hurricane models are indicating that the province can expect some impacts from Hurricane Fiona as early as Friday. “September is the most...
Islanders now have more flexibility when completing the PEI Pass application. Effective immediately, PEI residents who have been vaccinated in Prince Edward Island now have the option to authorize public health officials to verify their proof of vaccination when completing the...
A new therapeutic family justice program will benefit Island families experiencing separation or divorce. New Ways for Families ® is an innovative program that empowers parents with skills and strategies to manage high conflict situations. The free pilot program is available to...
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial laws in PEI. As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, consultation documents for the following pieces of legislation are now posted...
Displaced Island residents needing temporary emergency accommodations will continue to receive direct support from Canadian Red Cross. Due to decreasing demand for a dedicated disaster shelter in Charlottetown, the Murchison Centre location will be closed at 10:00 p.m. tonight...
The inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis has been scheduled for April 9 and 10 at the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court. Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010. Dr. Roy Montgomery will hear the inquest, which will examine the...
Maritime Electric, arborists and road crews continue to make progress for residents and critical infrastructure province-wide. With hundreds of crew members on Island roadways, PEI EMO reminds all residents to keep safety top of mind when walking, cycling or driving near current...
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial legislation. Through a collaboration between PEI’s Department of Health and Wellness, Health PEI, the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Chief Coroner’s Office, changes to the PEI...