Doubling the small claims limit is a "big deal" in terms of improved access to justice for Islanders. The limit for small claims has increased from $8,000 to $16,000 after input from key stakeholders including the judiciary, the legal community, the Law Society of Prince Edward...
A new handbook will help the provincial government recognize and respond to employees affected by family violence. The handbook, Guidelines for Addressing Family Violence and the Workplace, will help managers and supervisors recognize the signs of family violence and provide...
No matter where you are in Prince Edward Island, the province’s fresh food directory can help find the nearest fresh fish or produce. The 2017 Fresh Products Directory is available at PEI Flavours or by phoning 1-866-PEIFARM. It can also be found at any of the province’s Visitor...
Gerard Greenan, Chair of the Order of PEI Advisory Council, announced today that nominations for the Order of Prince Edward Island are currently being reviewed by the Council. The Council has received in excess of 50 nominations and are very impressed with the calibre of those...
The province wants to know if wind and solar power can be produced at the former Strait Crossing fabrication yard in Borden-Carleton. Government will call for expressions of interest tomorrow to develop a feasibility study on wind and solar at the site. The move comes at a time...
Business for the Arts, Canada’s only national charitable organization with a mandate to strengthen the arts and culture sectors across Canada by building partnerships between the private and cultural sectors, announced today that its artsVest program expands coast to coast...
A new online survey will ask Islanders to share their perspective on what culture means to them and their community. The survey is one of four community consultations that will help create the province’s 10-year cultural strategy. It is available at Cultural Strategy for PEI from...
Learning Partners Advisory Council member Bonnie Stewart says she wants to see a future where ongoing learning is part of the fabric of life in PEI. Stewart was the facilitator #LearnDay on September 30. New learn grants were announced at #LearnDay, and Islanders can now apply...
The Chamber of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, in the Honourable George Coles Building, is now open for visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays to Friday, until September 1. Our Student Intern - Visitor Guide is on site during...
In honour of this year’s World Environment Day, the provincial government is providing $2,000 to the PEI Watershed Alliance for shoreline cleanup in June. This coming Monday, June 5 marks the annual celebration, which is hosted by Canada this year in conjunction with the 150th...