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Inquest called for Arsenault death
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Friday, July 12, 2024
The Coroner’s Office of PEI has announced that the inquest into the death of Mary Angela Arsenault is scheduled for September 16, 17 and 18.
Ms. Arsenault died while involuntarily admitted in the Prince County Hospital on February 17th, 2023.
The inquest will be held at the Summerside Provincial Court at 108 Central Street in Summerside, Prince...
Statement by Premier King on PEI Pride Festival 2024
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News Release
Friday, July 12, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the PEI Pride Festival 2024:
“The PEI Pride Festival, organized by Pride PEI, begins today and gives all of us the chance to celebrate the Island’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It is a powerful celebration of the progress we've made towards equality and a reminder of...
Allied Health Professionals eligible for recruitment incentive
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News Release
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The province is increasing the financial recruitment incentives for allied health professionals to improve the healthcare system for people in PEI.
The Allied Health Professional Recruitment Incentive will provide up to $10,000 with a return in service commitment of 1,950 working hours or a one-year full time equivalent.
“Allied Health...
Applications open for Wellness Grant Program
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News Release
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Live Well PEI is now accepting applications for funding for new projects that can reduce barriers, increase supports, and enhance resources to make healthy living an easier choice for all Island residents.
Organizations, Indigenous groups, schools and communities can apply to the Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program to support health promotion...
Bottle deposit increase requires legislative change
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News Release
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways.
A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is currently underway.
“We are looking at a made-in-PEI model, but staff are reviewing best practices across...
The PEI Public Library Service extends hours of French service libraries
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News Release
Monday, July 8, 2024
Island residents can now visit French service libraries more often with new extended hours this summer.
The PEI Public Library Service is extending operating hours at all three French service libraries effective July 9, 2024. These new hours will impact Bibliothèque publique d'Abram-Village, Bibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault (...
Annual Statistical Review shows PEI economy continues to grow
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News Release
Friday, July 5, 2024
The 50th Annual Statistical Review shows that PEI still has the fastest growing economy among provinces, second only to the territory of Nunavut, despite economic expansion slowing for the second consecutive year.
“We are marking 50 years of reporting to Islanders what they need to know to make more informed decisions on the businesses they run...
Feedback wanted on upcoming legislative changes
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News Release
Friday, July 5, 2024
The Province is inviting members of the public and stakeholder groups to share their opinions 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 following pieces of legislation are now posted: Department of Justice and Public...
Government developing plan for a Provincial Food Waste Reduction Strategy
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News Release
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of reviewing food waste across the Island and the impacts it can have on our communities and the environment.
As PEI continues to cement itself as a leading food provider for residents of the province, across Canada and the world, Government is launching the development of a Provincial Food Waste...
Horses return to Confederation Trail
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News Release
Friday, June 28, 2024
Equestrians will once again have access to designated rural sections of the Confederation Trail from July 1 to October 31.
Equestrians can use the following designated areas on the Confederation Trail from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset:
Prince County: Harper to Alma, and O’Leary to Piusville
Queens County: Kinkora to...