As a result of a threat to schools, all Prince Edward Island schools were evacuated on Wednesday, September 21. School emergency evacuation plans were activated with cooperation from Island police agencies and school administration. All students were moved from the facilities by...
Public consultations will begin next week in six families of schools to seek public input on how to provide better learning opportunities for all students within those schools. As part of a review of schools being conducted by the Public Schools Branch, current data on school...
The PEI Wellness Strategy 2015-18 is designed to address the current health challenges facing Islanders by creating a plan to mobilize all Islanders, communities, organizations and government departments to do their part in creating a province that supports and
I join Islanders in expressing relief and gratitude that all students and staff are safe following today’s events. We are thankful to our policing bodies for their efforts, led by the RCMP, in assessing the potential threat, immediately alerting the school system, and for their...
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General. A new report recognizing Prince Edward Island as having the top criminal justice system in Canada is a reminder of the access to justice we enjoy as a province...
Islanders are invited to meet their local farmers and find out what’s happening in agriculture in the province during Open Farm Day in Atlantic Canada on Sunday, September 18. Over 30 PEI farms are participating in this year’s annual event, including crop and livestock operations...
Like many Islanders, Summerside business person Cora Lee Dunbar spends a lot of time at the rink. Whether she’s cheering on her son or her daughter or playing hockey herself, the single mother says keeping active is part of their family routine. Cora Lee is a committee member of...
Details on the public information and consultation process on the school review are now available at Better Learning for All. The website includes information on the review process, data on each school in the Public Schools Branch, information presented to the board on September...
Government continues to make significant investments in education infrastructure, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Education staff across the province have been working very hard to prepare schools and classrooms for Island students because...
Changes are coming that will make it easier and faster to register a commercial vehicle in Prince Edward Island. Beginning October 3, Access PEI customer service representatives will follow a new process that will reduce red tape and address steps that could delay the...