Islanders may know Alicia Birt from Innovation PEI, where she worked with various divisions for over 15 years. Now, Alicia is working as PEI’s first business navigator, a role she started early last year, where she provides one-on-one support to Island business owners. “It’s...
Today is Family Literacy Day and Island families can celebrate the benefits of reading and learning together in many ways. The theme this year is, Learning in the Great Outdoors, to encourage families to get outside and have fun while learning at the same time. “Spending time in...
What is pertussis (Whooping Cough)? Pertussis is a respiratory infection in the lungs and throat caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Pertussis occurs worldwide and in Canada, including in PEI, there may be individual cases or outbreaks of pertussis diagnosed every year...
Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Rachael Sonola, will be able to further develop Sonola Sweets’ products for the wholesale market. "This fund will facilitate our production phase, as we perfect our formula and prepare to launch in stores,” said Rachael Sonola. "We look forward to...
Our team is committed to supporting Island children and their families to be the best they can be. Our focus is to empower school-aged children and their families with strength, resilience and well-being through the programs and services provided. You have the right to give feedback about our services. This feedback will help us to improve the quality of services we deliver. If you encounter any issues filling out the form below, you can read more about submitting online forms through this site. What is the first step? If you have a comment, compliment or complaint, we suggest that you first...
Government announced, alongside the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), a new 9km stretch of active transportation trail that will connect Islanders and visitors to the Greenwich National Park from the St. Peter’s area. The St. Peter’s Area Development Corporation...
The following statements were issued by Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Stephanie Arnold, Chair of Anti-Racism Table on recent local, national and international events involving racism that have occurred in the recent weeks: “In recent weeks there have been...
A suite of substance use treatment medications will be available, at no cost, to Islanders under the Canada-PEI Improving Affordable Access to Prescriptions Drugs initiative, which was announced in August 2021. Beginning June 1, Island residents receiving treatment for alcohol or...
May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. “Today we reflect on and honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls and...
The province owns public land properties across the Island. Most of these lands have road systems that people can use to walk, hike or cycle. Some have trail systems specifically designed for outdoor recreation. Map of Walking, Hiking and Cycling Trails on Public Land Walking and...