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Statement by Premier Lantz on International Transgender Day of Visibility
2025-03-31
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on International Transgender Day of Visibility:
“Today – March 31, 2025 – is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of transgender, non-binary, two-spirit and...
Health PEI Launches Program to Enhance Vision Care for Elementary Students
2025-03-28
As of April 1, Health PEI will launch the Program for Elementary Eye Care (PEEC), a new program that will fund annual eye exams and up to three prescription pairs of glasses per student during elementary school.
This program, the first of its kind in Canada, aims to address the increasing demand...
PEI signs driver’s license reciprocity agreement with Belgium
2025-03-28
Islanders choosing to call Belgium home can now skip the usual steps and exchange their PEI driver's license for a Belgian one with ease.
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ernie Hudson and His Excellency Patrick Guido M. Van Gheel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium, reached a driver’s...
Inquest scheduled for Clarkin death
2025-03-28
The Coroner’s Office of PEI has announced that the inquest into the death of Colton Clarkin is scheduled for April 2, 3 and 4.
The inquest will be held at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, commencing at 9:30am each day.
Dr. Brandon Webber will preside...
Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on Social Work Month
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/statement-from-honourable-barb-ramsay-on-social-work-month
2025-03-28
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing March as National Social Work Month.
“March is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers in communities across our province. It serves as...
Statement from Honourable Steven Myers
2025-03-27
Today, Honourable Steven Myers, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement with respect to the City of Charlottetown’s denial of the application that would allow the emergency shelter and outreach services on Park Street to continue to operate:
“The decision made by...
Richmond Centre services temporary relocated to James B. Jenkins Centre
2025-03-26
Due to recent facility maintenance issues, services at Richmond Centre have been temporarily relocated to the James B. Jenkins Center, located on the 1st Floor at 149 Mt. Edward Road, Charlottetown, until further notice.
All clients with scheduled appointments have been notified. During this time...
New map shows location of PEI sport and recreation facilities
2025-03-26
A new online tool is available to help Islanders easily find information about local sports and recreation facilities located across the province.
The Sport and Recreation Facilities Map provides an easy way for people to explore a variety of options, offering quick access to detailed...
Province opens new session of the Legislative Assembly with Speech from the Throne focused on Securing the Future
2025-03-25
The second session of the Sixty-seventh General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by His Honour, Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
This marks His Honour’s first Speech from the Throne since being sworn in as...
Cataract Outpatient Clinic in Charlottetown nearly doubles PEI’s daily cataract procedures, frees up valuable operating room time
2025-03-24
In the first three months working with the Cataract Outpatient Clinic in Charlottetown, Health PEI has nearly doubled the daily number of cataract surgeries performed on PEI. The clinic has helped streamline care and puts PEI on a path to meeting national benchmarks for wait times.
Between...