As part of National Forest Week, Islanders are encouraged to take time to recognize the importance of Island forests and trees to their own health and the Island’s future. “National Forest Week is a time for all Islanders to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us –...
Parents in need of child care are encouraged to reach out to their child care center to inquire about available spaces. “There are currently 440 vacant pre-school child care spaces available throughout the province. I encourage parents who are looking for licensed spaces to...
July 23, 2020 - The Government of Prince Edward Island has received the final report on its response to post-tropical storm Dorian that hit the province in September 2019.
Islanders continue to have their voices heard on government agencies, boards and commissions through Engage PEI. Over 22 Islanders have been appointed or reappointed to nine boards this month. “It is absolutely tremendous to see that Islanders continue to help their communities...
Hon. Darlene Compton, Minister of Finance delivered the budget address to the Legislative Assembly of PEI on June 17, 2020. Gwe’, Bonjour, Good Afternoon. Mister Speaker, it is my honour to rise today to present the annual operating budget for 2020-2021 for the province of Prince...
As Prince Edward Island joins provinces and countries around the world in celebrating International Literacy Day today, Premier Dennis King proudly recognized Ms. Linda Fraser as this year’s recipient of the 2020 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Prince Edward Island...
Island students will have increased access to healthy, affordable, and local food this upcoming school year. A new province-wide Healthy School Lunch Program will use a pay-what-you-can model, to a maximum of $5 per meal, in partnership with local producers to provide healthy...
Following the recent public health measures, there are several operational updates across government departments and locations. Government services are still available to the Islanders during the Circuit Breaker phase of the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic...
The Kensington and Area Soccer Club (KASC) will benefit from a new clubhouse and allow the community to host more soccer tournaments and training events with support from the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Rural Growth Initiative supports the revitalization of rural...
The province is launching new supports to help Islanders get through the pandemic and current public health restrictions put in place to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500 payment is for workers and self...