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Government of PEI partners with Canadian Red Cross to provide additional support to Islanders
The Government of Prince Edward Island has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to continue delivery of the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance program (PDFAP) for Islanders. The program will provide residents, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with an...
This lady's got soul - blues singer makes life on PEI
For the past two decades Tamara Steele has watched Prince Edward Island’s black community grow. The 37-year-old, originally from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, moved to PEI at age 17 to get a UPEI music degree. When she graduated in 2004, she decided to stay. Wrapped in a worn...
Speech from the Throne 2019
Delivered by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of PEI, at the opening of the First Session of the 66th General Assembly.
More help available for mental health and problem gambling
Supporting Island families New mental health and gambling resources will be available at public libraries across the province to offer self-help support and guidance to Islanders and their families. Both the Mental Health and Gambling Support Kits are a collection of resources to...
Using Cannabis on PEI
In Prince Edward Island, the legal age for cannabis is 19 years-old, which is the same legal age for alcohol and tobacco use. The following questions and answers are related to the legalization of recreational cannabis. For information on use of medical cannabis, visit Health...
New solar incentives available to Islanders
Islanders will soon be getting financial help to install solar panels that will convert sunlight into clean energy for their homes, farms and businesses. “Solar incentives will add to our energy mix, creating more made-in-PEI electricity,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and...
Bruce Point Road boundaries
Surveyors have confirmed the boundaries of the Bruce Point Road and the final survey plan establishes permanent public access to Boughton Island. Significant evidence was gathered from various sources including historical records, land title research, surveys, aerial photography...
More students are benefitting from psychological assessments
A new three-year plan is speeding up access to assessments and supports that help students succeed in school. Since a new $2 million, three-year psychology strategy was announced one year ago this week, investments were made in key areas to assess more students earlier. As a...
Province invests in Habitat for Humanity Homes
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI The province today announced that Habitat for Humanity is receiving $625,000 through the Housing Action Plan to build 25 homes that will make affordable home ownership a reality for more Island families. “We are pleased to invest in this...