The word mawi’omi in Mi’kmaq means “gathering,” and that’s exactly what students will be doing on Mawi’omi Day June 21 at the Abegweit First Nation. Mawi’omi Day is a pilot project that provides 65 students from Stonepark Intermediate, Mount Stewart Consolidated, and École...
Islanders now have improved access to open and transparent information about money lent to companies by the provincial government. A policy change affecting government’s two lending agencies – Finance PEI (FPEI) and Island Investment Development Inc (IIDI) – requires all loans of...
Islanders continue to get involved with provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions through Engage PEI. Three provincial government agencies, boards and commissions welcomed five new members in May. With more than 70 boards, Islanders can find their fit to contribute...
For the eighth consecutive summer, shoppers visiting PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) outlets throughout the province will have the opportunity to add a donation to their purchase and support the Canadian Red Cross. “This generous support from the PEILCC customers with the...
More than 40 seniors housing units will be built soon in support of the provincial government’s efforts to increase affordable housing for Islanders. Island-owned Ellis and Birt Limited was awarded the contract to build the 44-unit complex on Norwood Road in Charlottetown. It...
The provincial government supports the federal government’s response to new steel and aluminum tariffs announced by the United States and will continue to defend the interests of Island companies. The province will engage with industry members and associations over the coming...
Added resources and realigned services will help improve access to emergency department services and strengthen primary care for Kings County residents. Health PEI is hiring dedicated emergency department physicians at Montague's Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) to support...
Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding. Applications are being accepted until July 27 for the annual PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants at www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/family-and...
What is an inquest? An inquest is an inquiry that establishes the facts surrounding a death. It answers the questions who, when, where, and how. The inquest is run by the coroner and held before a jury. It is usually a public inquiry open to anyone who wants to attend. At the end...
Nominations for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until July 20. The annual awards recognize the significant contributions of Island seniors in community life including: volunteerism, artistic achievement, fund raising, community participation...