Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation have been cancelled. The National Day for Truth and...
The official website of the Government of Prince Edward Island Government (princeedwardisland.ca) is the primary online platform for connecting citizens and business to information, services, and activities. The Government of PEI is committed to providing a website that is...
Today is the fourth year of recognizing October 1 as Treaty Day, an important step in the Province’s commitment to reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events for Treaty Day have been cancelled. This significant day...
The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) was officially named the provincial bird in 1977 as a result of a province-wide public vote held in 1976. It is easily identified by its prominent sky-blue hood, wings and tail feathers. Its throat and breast are white, and horizontal black arcs...
Islanders are very involved with their communities as they continue to share experiences and knowledge through provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. Last month,17 people were appointed or reappointed to five government boards. “We are thankful for all the...
The province’s Anti-Racism Table is helping to support community-led anti-racism work through the new Anti-Racism Microgrant funding initiative launched today. “If we are to truly move the mark and foster meaningful and sustainable progress to address racism in our province, we...
Tips for sorting waste Christmas Cards, Packaging and Gift Wrapping Items Wrapping paper usually goes in compost (don’t worry about a little bit of tape) but foil and cellophane goes in waste. Box board (gift boxes, etc.) goes in compost, not recyclable. Corrugated cardboard...
The ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie concluded two days of work during which important issues to Francophone and Acadian communities were discussed. Motivated by the desire to develop more government services in French and to promote the Canadian Francophonie...