Prince Edward Island’s youngest students are getting a stronger start in writing thanks to provincial government support. As part of the province’s new provincial literacy plan, government is investing $700,000 to hire new early literacy coaches, purchase classroom resources, and...
If you have short-term housing available to rent immediately, an interest in providing long-term housing, or ideas to create new affordable housing, the provincial government wants to hear from you. The province wants to hear from landlords, developers, tourism operators, private...
How do we explain to our kids that cannabis is harmful when it’s legal for adults to use? That was one of many questions Charlottetown Police Services addressed at a cannabis information session that drew about 150 parents, caregivers, and educators recently at Birchwood...
Municipal elections will look very different when Islanders go to the polls on November 5. The new Municipal Government Act has brought changes to the nomination of candidates, replaced former special election meetings and clarified voting requirements and procedures. The changes...
Five outstanding Islanders have been named 2018’s Senior Islanders of the Year for their contributions to Island communities. Grace Blackette, Evelyn Jenkins, Kaye Larkin, Ann Sherman, and Fairley Yeo received their awards in Summerside today from Family and Human Services...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan issued the following statement today regarding the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The dairy industry is an integral part of our Island communities and economy. The 165 farmers, their families and employees, the processors, and all who work in the...
The Prince County Hospital (PCH) has lifted visitor restrictions as staff and patients continue to recover from gastro-intestinal illness. “We are very pleased that all patients and staff who had been experiencing symptoms of gastro-intestinal illness are now well on their way to...