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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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Safety a priority as children return to learning
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News Release
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Most Island schools are ready to safely reopen and welcome students back tomorrow, Monday October 3.
Officials have been actively working to assess schools as power is restored. All Island schools will open on Monday, except for the following:
Donagh Regional
Parkdale Elementary
Prince Street Elementary
Queen Charlotte Intermediate
St....
Shelters available as Fiona recovery continues
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News Release
Sunday, October 2, 2022
The Government of Prince Edward Island is reminding Islanders that safety should remain the top priority as Hurricane Fiona recovery continues.
As temperatures continue to slowly go down, the Provincial Emergency Measures Organization is urging that all Islanders keep fire safety top of mind, especially when using heating equipment without access...
Crews continue to respond throughout the weekend
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News Release
Saturday, October 1, 2022
The Government of Prince Edward Island continues clean-up and recovery work throughout the weekend. Main efforts and priority areas includes road and debris clean-up, as well as supporting utilities in helping many Islanders regain power.
Islanders are asked to keep safety top of mind when on Island roads as many crews work at full capacity...
Prince Edward Island celebrates Treaty Day
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Today is the fourth year of recognizing October 1 as Treaty Day, an important step in the Province’s commitment to reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq.
Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events for Treaty Day have been cancelled.
This significant day celebrates the continuing friendship and shared history of Islanders...
Reception Centres available across the province
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
The Government of Prince Edward Island continues clean-up and recovery work throughout the weekend. Priority areas include reminding Islanders of available reception centres in communities across the province.
Reception Centres
Island residents that currently without power are reminded of local reception centres that have been opened across the...
Program helps groups with clean up and displaced workers
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Friday, September 30, 2022
Today, Government is launching the Emergency Jobs Initiative Program to support businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities through the recovery and clean up from Hurricane Fiona.
The program will provide wage subsidy funding of 100 per cent for up to 4 weeks, at a maximum of $15 per hour, for eligible groups to hire additional...
Province observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Friday, September 30, 2022
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation have been cancelled.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to reflect on the legacy of the...
Province to partner with Canadian Red Cross to financially support households impacted by Fiona
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Friday, September 30, 2022
Island households facing financial hardship from Hurricane Fiona may be eligible to receive $250 in financial support for things like food, gas and other basic needs.
“Everyone has been impacted in some way by Hurricane Fiona,” said Premier Dennis King. “From spoiled food, to property damage, to extra costs incurred from fuel and emergency...
Safety remains top priority as clean-up crews to continue work through weekend
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News Release
Friday, September 30, 2022
As recovery crews will continue to operate at full capacity over the weekend, Islanders are asked to be mindful and continue to keep safety top of mind.
The Government of Prince Edward Island is assuring Islanders that clean-up and recovery work will continue throughout the weekend. Main efforts and priority areas will continue to focus on road...
Update on Island schools
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Friday, September 30, 2022
Work is underway to have as many students as possible back to class on Monday, October 3.
The Public Schools Branch and La Commission scolaire de langue française will be contacting parents directly with details of how this impacts their children’s classes, their busing schedules, and other necessary information.
Student support services is...