The Premier’s Action Committee (PAC) on Family Violence has appointed Danya O’Malley as chair for a three-year term. Danya O’Malley serves as the executive director of Family Violence Prevention Services and is the 2021 Chair of Family Violence Prevention Week. A registered...
The United Way of PEI and the provincial government are recognizing February 11 as 211 Day, to increase awareness about how the 211 service can support Islanders. 211 is a free, confidential helpline that is available 24/7, every day of the year (including holidays) in 150+...
Increased access and convenience to battery drop off locations will help safeguard our environment. Beginning this week, Islanders can drop off their used batteries at any of Prince Edward Island’s 25 provincial libraries. Through the Call2Recycle program, batteries are safely...
Access PEI Alberton will be closed for the remainder of the year due to staffing shortages. All other Access PEI locations in Western PEI will remain open. A further notice will be issued once the Alberton location can resume services. Islanders needing to renew their motor...
I extend to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our deepest sympathy on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip. His Royal Highness has been a most dutiful Royal Consort who, in defiance of his advancing years, actively participated in everyday duties and public engagements...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. Two individuals are in their 50s with a history of travel outside PEI. Contact tracing is complete, the individuals are self-isolating. One individual is in their...
Today, the Chief Public Health Office has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at West Royalty Elementary School in Charlottetown. The school will be closed for in-person learning next week. Learning activities for students will be available on the school’s website on Monday...
The seafood industry has an economic contribution of $938 million to the Island’s economy and a further $262 million in other provinces for a combined economic impact of $1.2 billion, according to a study by Ernst and Young. The PEI Seafood Sector Economic Contribution Study was...
The latest statistical review of women in Prince Edward Island provides valuable information for gender-based analysis. Women in PEI: A Statistical Review: The Fourth Edition provides a snapshot of the female population in Prince Edward Island based on sex and gender...
Atlantic Premiers continue to work together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs chaired a conference call of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, with Premier Iain Rankin of Nova Scotia, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island and Premier...