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The Province of Prince Edward Island continues to celebrate the talent and creativity of Island artists through its annual acquisitions for both the PEI Art Bank and Indigenous Art Bank. These... -
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing Child and Youth Worker week on Prince Edward Island: “Child and Youth Care... -
Residents, commuters and all road users are invited to help shape the future of road safety in PEI by taking part in a public survey open until July 4, 2025. The Province is developing a new 10-year... -
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. It is also known as Red Dress... -
Every spring, farmers across PEI head back into the fields to plant a new crop that will provide top quality food and drive our local economy – but what is not discussed is the toll farming can take...
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New Anti-Racism Grant for community organizations
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Monday, February 13, 2023
The provincial government invites non-profit and charitable organizations to apply for a one-time grant to assist with Anti-Racism activities that benefit racialized and Indigenous communities in Prince Edward Island.
The Anti-Racism Grant is a new $100,000 initiative to help promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, address racism and...
Growing Atlantic Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity
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Friday, February 10, 2023
Federal and provincial governments are working closely with industry to boost Canada's biomanufacturing and life sciences industries. In Prince Edward Island, the bioscience community works with organizations and businesses throughout Atlantic Canada to advance an innovative economy and make the region a globally recognized bioscience hub.
The...
School Staff Appreciation Week
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Friday, February 10, 2023
School Staff Appreciation Week, February 13 – 17, gives everyone the chance to recognize the invaluable work that all staff in the education system do every day to benefit children’s learning and well-being.
“I encourage all Islanders to celebrate and thank education staff for going above and beyond to improve the lives of students and...
New reduced COVID-19 testing clinic schedule
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Health PEI COVID-19 testing sites will operate on new, reduced hours, effective immediately. The new schedule reflects a decreased demand for testing.
The new schedule is as follows:
O’Leary, 14 MacKinnon Drive (O'Leary Health Centre):
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Montague, 14 Rosedale Road:
Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to...
Province purchasing land in buffer zones
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
The province is now offering to buy land near buffer zones, watercourses or wetlands.
The provincial government will buy land from owners at fair market price to support conservation, tree planting and/or reforestation activities through the Buffer Zone Acquisition Program.
“We want to work side-by-side with landowners to establish sustainable...
Waste management fees frozen for Island residents again this year
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
For the second year in a row, the Government of Prince Edward Island is making sure waste management fees will not increase for Islanders.
Waste Watch fee increases were approved by IRAC in 2021, but those increases are being covered by the provincial government again this year with a $1.2 million grant to Island Waste Management Corporation (...
P.E.E.R.S. Alliance to operate the Overdose Prevention Site
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The provincial government announced today that P.E.E.R.S. Alliance will operate the Overdose Prevention Site located at 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown.
“We are one step closer to providing this life saving service and connecting Islanders to available supports and services with P.E.E.R.S. Alliance. This community-based organization has been...
Substance use disorder medication coverage improving lives for Islanders
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Funding for medications used in the treatment of opioid and alcohol use disorders has helped hundreds of patients and saved them more than half a million dollars since being announced in 2022.
Under the program, eligible Island residents receiving medication treatments for alcohol use disorder (Acamprosate and Naltrexone) or opioid use disorders...
2022 Labour Force Survey shows record growth in PEI’s employment sector
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The 2022 Labour Force Survey for Prince Edward Island highlights a record year for employment and wage figures and showcases the strength of PEI’s growing economy.
The Labour Force Survey Annual Report is compiled and published by PEI’s Statistics Bureau in partnership with data collected by Statistics Canada. The survey gives an overview and...
Charlottetown court operations update - February 7, 2023
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts located at 42 Water Street, Charlottetown, will be open to the public starting at
12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. All scheduled matters will be proceeding.
Media Contact:
Vicki Tse
Department of Justice and Public Safety
vickitse@gov.pe.ca