Today, the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island welcomed young Islanders from across the province to take the seats of their members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for a day of learning and sharing. Nominated by each of their MLAs, the young...
This Sunday (September 30) is Orange Shirt Day, a day for us all to remember and learn from the impact of residential schools on the Indigenous community. Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for Islanders and Canadians to contemplate what survivors of residential schools endured...
Learning Partners Advisory Council member Bonnie Stewart says she wants to see a future where ongoing learning is part of the fabric of life in PEI. Stewart was the facilitator #LearnDay on September 30. New learn grants were announced at #LearnDay, and Islanders can now apply...
The Chamber of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, in the Honourable George Coles Building, is now open for visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays to Friday, until September 1. Our Student Intern - Visitor Guide is on site during...
In honour of this year’s World Environment Day, the provincial government is providing $2,000 to the PEI Watershed Alliance for shoreline cleanup in June. This coming Monday, June 5 marks the annual celebration, which is hosted by Canada this year in conjunction with the 150th...
More than 2,000 acres of King’s County forest will continue to be restored under the management of the Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry project. The provincial government has renewed a license agreement with the Environmental Coalition of Prince Edward Island, the organization...
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Canadian Francophonie by participating in a wide range of activities in French, said Premier Wade MacLauchlan, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs. "By taking part in the...
Recognizing that water is one of our province’s most precious resources, the provincial government has suspended any new development of bottled water until the Water Act has been introduced. “The province is committed to the protection of our water for future generations,”...
When PEI Bag Company Sales Manager Jerry MacDonald retired after 43 years, someone at his retirement party said, “when you deal with the sales team here, you think you’re dealing with the owners.” The way they treat their customers has been key to the 80-year-old Island company’s...
Moody’s has confirmed Prince Edward Island’s provincial credit rating of Aa2, with a stable outlook. “We are pleased that we have maintained our bond rating during these challenging economic times when other jurisdictions have had their ratings downgraded,” Finance Minister Allen...