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Drive with caution this harvest season
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News Release
Friday, October 4, 2024
All motorists play vital roles in ensuring safety on PEI’s roads, especially during the busy harvest season.
Here are some basic tips for maintaining safe driving practices:
For motorists:
Be aware: Fall is a busy time on PEI roads during harvest season. Expect farm equipment on Island roadways from early morning to late at night.
Be patient...
Statement by Premier King on World Teachers’ Day
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Friday, October 4, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on World Teachers’ Day:
“October 5 is World Teachers’ Day, a day to celebrate the dedication and impact of teachers who shape the future of our province. Their passion and commitment inspire and educate future generations, making a lasting difference in the lives...
Climate funding for fuel cells, home resiliency, education and other PEI projects
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
Islanders are working on 16 new and innovative projects as we deal with climate change, thanks to PEI’s climate challenge fund, and government is now calling for new applications.
The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to empower people of different backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, who work across sectors and in different communities...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial laws in PEI.
As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, consultation documents for the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act regulations are now available online .
“It’s important that Islanders have...
Resilient coastal highways, public infrastructure supports communities
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Province is adapting to climate change by strengthening shoreline adaptation and protection efforts and creating resilient coastal highways and public infrastructure.
PEI’s causeways are vital for supporting Islanders’ quality of life, communities, public safety and the economy. However, they are vulnerable to climate change driven impacts of...
Pre-budget consultations open to Islanders
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Island residents are invited to participate in the annual pre-budget consultations for the 2025-2026 provincial operating budget.
Residents can submit their thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways:
Email budgetsubmissions@gov.pe.ca
Participate in an online survey in English or in French
Register for a virtual consultation and an...
Celebration of Treaty Day
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Today is Treaty Day, celebrating the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation.
To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month, the leadership of the Mi’kmaq First Nations joined Premier Dennis King today at the Provincial Administration Building...
Islanders asked to participate in substance use survey
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Islanders are encouraged to take part in a new survey on substance use, knowledge and attitudes that will help shape the future of public health in the province.
The anonymous survey will be available throughout the month of October and is open to residents aged 16 and older to share their experiences and thoughts on substances, including...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on Mi’kmaq History Month
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement:
“October is Mi’kmaq History Month. It is an opportunity to learn more about and celebrate the Mi’kmaq people of Prince Edward Island.
The Government of PEI is committed to supporting the Mi’kmaq people and working together to advance reconciliation. It is...
Province recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Monday, September 30, 2024
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities.
In 2021, an amendment to the Employment Standards Act officially recognized September 30 as a provincial statutory...