A new online survey will ask Islanders to share their perspective on what culture means to them and their community. The survey is one of four community consultations that will help create the province’s 10-year cultural strategy. It is available at Cultural Strategy for PEI from...
Fire Prevention Week is October 9 to 15 and the province’s fire marshal reminds Islanders to replace their smoke alarms every 10 years. “Working smoke alarms save lives, but most people don’t realize they need to replace their smoke alarm if it is more than 10 years old,” said...
Pat Mella and Harvey MacEwen will join Education, Early Learning and Culture Deputy Minister Susan Willis as members of the board of directors of the Public Schools Branch. Under the new Education Act, the board of directors of the Public Schools Branch is accountable to the...
Our Island Story: one museum, seven sites There are seven provincial museum and heritage sites in the province operated by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. Each site provides a unique opportunity for Islanders and visitors alike to discover local heritage and culture...
The Dr. Patrick Gill Asthma Education Centre, named in memory of an Island respirologist and leader in asthma education, has been helping improve the quality of life for islanders living with asthma since 1997. The centre is also a resource to other health care providers. We can...
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island continue to invest in local infrastructure during this unprecedented time to meet the needs of communities across the province, enhance quality of life, and support economic recovery from COVID-19. Today, Sean Casey, Member of...
Strengthening mental health services - Islanders’ access to acute mental health services continues to improve as another new psychiatrist joins the provincial complement, the fourth since the start of the year. Dr. Anita Taj, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, began practicing...
As outlined in the Holland College Act, the purpose of the board is to oversee the Holland College facilities located on PEI, as well as to make necessary appointments and removals of all personnel involved in the operation of these facilities. Who serves on the Board? A number...
The Confederation Trail stretches 435 kilometres and goes from one end of the Island to the other. Tracing the route of what once was the Prince Edward Island railway, the Confederation Trail is ideal for hiking or cycling. The trail is managed as a linear park by the Department...
February 6-10 recognizes that early childhood educators play a vital role in early childhood development and help to shape children’s emotional, intellectual and social skills. “Early childhood educators are an invaluable part of our education system and deserve the utmost...