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Province seeking input from woodlot owners
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Monday, January 20, 2025
Woodlot owners are being asked to provide their feedback through a survey to help the province better understand forest management and harvest decisions.
The 2025 PEI Woodlot Owners Survey will be sent by mail to 2,400 randomly selected woodlot owners in the coming weeks. Participants were drawn through a process in which every woodlot owner in...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
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Friday, January 17, 2025
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 following pieces of legislation are now available online:
An Act to Amend the Prearranged Funeral Services Act;...
Island economy well positioned as 2025 begins
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Friday, January 17, 2025
The 2024-2025 Fiscal and Economic Update shows strong employment and labour income, supported by growth in manufacturing, exports and construction, as major contributors to the Island economy. The update also outlines the continuation of a focused investment into social development, healthcare and affordability measures such as energy efficiency...
National Non-Smoking Week 2025: Helping Islanders to quit
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Friday, January 17, 2025
National Non-Smoking Week, January 19 to 25, highlights the health risks of smoking and vaping and reminds Island residents of the support available to help them take meaningful steps toward a tobacco and vape-free life.
The PEI Smoking Cessation Program supports Islanders at every stage of their quit journey. This year, the program has expanded...
Stepping up to the plate for PEI baseball
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Friday, January 17, 2025
A new baseball park and recreation venue will enhance baseball and other outdoor activities for Islanders, as well as provide economic benefits from hosting tournaments and other events.
Located at the Mill River Resort, Baseball PEI named the park in honor of Don McDougall, a key figure in establishing the Toronto Blue Jays and known for his...
Caregiver calls the At Home Caregiver Benefit a life changer
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Featured Story
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Gloria Smith never leaves her husband Arnold’s side whenever he’s admitted to either the Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Prince County Hospital.
Instead, Gloria, of Augustine Cove, PEI, chooses to curl up and sleep on the bedside chair.
Gloria and Arnold have been married for 58 years. They first met playing cards at a community card party in the...
Team PEI Concludes Successful U.S. Mission
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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Premier Dennis King and Team PEI have concluded a successful trade mission to the United States, where they strengthened economic ties, promoted Island products, and advocated for the interests of Prince Edward Island businesses.
The delegation, which visited key New England states, engaged with Governors Janet Mills, Kelly Ayotte, and Maura...
Watershed group making a difference in the Hunter River area ecosystem for 25 years
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Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Hunter Clyde Watershed Group is one of the longest-serving watershed groups in PEI, serving the areas of Hunter River, New Glasgow and North Rustico.
Victoria Hawkins is the interim watershed coordinator for Hunter Clyde.
“We do a lot of different programs. Our main ones this time of year would be our habitat enhancement, like tree planting...
Premier King Introduces Team PEI Ahead of U.S. Trade Mission
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Saturday, January 11, 2025
Premier Dennis King has announced the members of Team PEI, a delegation of elected officials, industry leaders, and key sector representatives that will travel to the United States to strengthen trade relationships, promote Island products, and advocate for the interests of Prince Edward Island.
Team PEI includes:
Hon. Dennis King,...
Coastal adaptation work started at Souris Causeway to protect shoreline and infrastructure
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Thursday, January 9, 2025
To improve shoreline protection and prevent erosion along the Route 2 Souris Causeway, the provincial government has begun a coastal engineering adaption project.
The initiative will include the installation of two armour stone groynes, a sandstone rock sill, and two sandstone reefs.
“This important project supports our long-term adaptation...