Islanders this week are celebrating the dedicated teachers and school staff who are shaping a better future for children and youth. The PEI Home and School Federation and local groups have many activities planned to celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week February 12 to 16...
During Heart Month in February, the PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) will again show its heart by partnering with Heart & Stroke in support of their Paper Hearts campaign. Running in all corporate retail liquor outlets in PEI, the annual fundraiser will invite customers to...
Supporting Island families - Our government is committed to the well-being of children. Unfortunately some children are unable to be cared for by their parents. In those situations, we want to make sure that grandparents and other care givers receive the help they need to care...
Supporting Island families The provincial government wants feedback from Islanders on whether or not Prince Edward Island’s adoption records should be open. Islanders can provide input until March 31 by attending a public meeting, sending written submissions, or requesting a...
More than a dozen Islanders from various backgrounds and communities will build Prince Edward Island’s case for hosting the 2023 Canada Winter Games. The 16-member bid committee is made up of volunteers with expertise in sport, business, culture, volunteerism, event coordination...
Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Paula Biggar has asked for a review of the provincial Legislative Assembly’s sexual harassment and workplace violence policies to ensure a safe work environment for all. In a letter to the chair of the Standing Committee on Rules...
Spring weight restrictions for Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Weight restrictions help to reduce damage to – and preserve the province’s investment in – Prince Edward Island’s highway network. The department appreciates the cooperation of the...
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has announced new details regarding the province’s model for cannabis sales. The province will have four dedicated, government-owned retail locations in 2018, as well as an e-commerce platform with direct-to-home delivery. Retail...
Supporting Island families During Family Violence Prevention Week (February 11-17), Islanders can learn how they – as family, friends, co-workers, or even strangers – can help to prevent family violence. Communities across Prince Edward Island are marking the week by holding...
Investing in infrastructure - Over the next several months, Wayne Carew and 15 of his fellow Islanders will be thinking about the future – five years to be exact – and they need other Islanders to do the same. Carew co-chairs the bid committee that will make Prince Edward Island...