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Top news stories of the Government of Prince Edward Island Press Releases

1,711 Press Releases
  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 01:50 GMT

    Statement by Minister Zack Bell on national Jumpstart Month

    CANADA, June 2 - Today the Honourable Zack Bell, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, issued the following statement on Jumpstart Month: “As Minister of Sport for Prince Edward Island, I am proud to recognize June as Jumpstart Month …

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  • Published on June 2, 2025 - 18:51 GMT

    New pilot roads in Eastern Kings PEI for ATV enthusiasts 

    CANADA, June 2 - The first ATV pilot roads in Eastern Kings are now open, offering safe and legal connections to the private trail network in the area. The new pilot roads offer another 12 kilometres of ATV trails around Bellevue and Caledonia.  “With …

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  • Published on May 31, 2025 - 04:38 GMT

    PEI invests $100,000 in scholarships for new cleantech programs

    CANADA, May 30 - Students enrolling in the new cleantech programs this September will have a chance to access scholarships designed to fuel the next generation of net-zero leaders. A total of $100,000 in funding will support students entering the …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

    Statement by Premier Lantz on Brain Injury Awareness Month

    CANADA, May 30 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Brain Injury Awareness Month: “June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries can happen in an instant and have lasting impacts, not just on those who …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 14:21 GMT

    Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on National AccessAbility Week

    CANADA, May 29 - Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing National AccessAbility Week. “National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate Islanders with disabilities and …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 14:21 GMT

    Statement by Minister Bloyce Thompson on the International Day of the Potato

    CANADA, May 30 - Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, issued the following statement on the International Day of the Potato: "Prince Edward Island’s potato industry continues to be a cornerstone of our province’s identity, economy, and …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 14:21 GMT

    Highly visible coastal hazard signs warn of erosion and safety risks

    CANADA, May 30 - People travelling along PEI’s coastline can’t miss the bright and colourful signs placed in locations experiencing significant erosion and prone to flooding.  In contrast to the traditional green and yellow signage used by the province, …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

    Public Tender Issued for Asbestos Abatement at Kings County Memorial Hospital

    CANADA, May 29 - Health PEI, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, will issue a public tender on Thursday for asbestos abatement work at Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) in Montague.  KCMH was constructed in 1971, …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 07:04 GMT

    Photo contest celebrating PEI agriculture

    CANADA, May 29 - Back by popular demand, the Department of Agriculture is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy the sights of PEI’s primary industries. The Celebrate PEI Agriculture photo contest is once again open and accepting photos that showcase …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 01:07 GMT

    Summer events at PEI heritage sites

    CANADA, May 29 - The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation invites everyone to attend events and activities happening throughout the summer at the seven heritage sites across the province.   The following sites are open year-round: The following sites are …

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  • Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:18 GMT

    Adjustments to Net Zero and efficiencyPEI rebates

    CANADA, May 29 - Rebate programs in PEI are being updated to prioritize actions that most effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions and electricity use.  Starting June 2, rebates to assist with the cost of home insulation, windows and doors are …

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  • Published on May 29, 2025 - 03:35 GMT

    Statement by Premier Lantz on the passing of Tom Dunphy

    CANADA, May 28 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA, Tom Dunphy: “I was sorry to hear of the passing of Tom Dunphy, former MLA for 3rd Queens and former Minister of Transportation …

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

    Young people in PEI can express their wishes for organ and tissue donation 

    CANADA, May 28 - A change in policy permits parents or legal guardians to register their child’s wishes to be an organ and tissue donor on the intent to donate registry. Previously, the registry applied only to Island residents aged 16 and older who wished …

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 09:24 GMT

    Island Youth to Benefit from Healthy Meals This Summer 

    CANADA, May 27 - For families facing food insecurity, five healthy meals a week for their children can make a major positive difference over the summer months. That’s why the Provincial Government is once again supporting the Children’s Summer Food Program …

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  • Published on May 28, 2025 - 04:05 GMT

    How Best Start is helping Island families thrive

    CANADA, May 27 - When Elizabeth Hincapie first heard about the Best Start program, she hesitated. “I thought it was ‘the system’ coming to check up on me to make sure I was doing everything right, and would report me if I wasn’t,” she says.  “But it’s not …

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  • Published on May 27, 2025 - 22:43 GMT

    R. Elmer MacDonald Agricultural Scholarship available to PEI students

    CANADA, May 27 - PEI students pursuing an education in agriculture at Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus are reminded of the financial assistance that is now available. Beginning in the Fall of 2025, the provincially funded R. Elmer MacDonald …

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  • Published on May 27, 2025 - 15:55 GMT

    Feedback wanted on second phase of Temporary Foreign Workers Protection Act

    CANADA, May 27 - Government invites public input on the second phase of the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, including the proposed employer registry and administrative penalty regulations. The Act is coming into effect in phases. The first phase, …

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  • Published on May 24, 2025 - 07:54 GMT

    From the ground up: How soil testing supports Island producers

    CANADA, May 23 - Spring has sprung, and the countdown is on for Kyra Stiles and her team to get out into the fields for the 2025 growing season.  Stiles is a Nutrient Management Specialist with the PEI Department of Agriculture and works on the Soil …

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  • Published on May 24, 2025 - 02:46 GMT

    Community Paramedic Response Units result in fewer ED visits for PEI residents

    CANADA, May 23 - Community Paramedic Response Units (CPRUs) have responded to more than 1,000 low urgency medical calls since they were introduced last May. This has resulted in fewer unnecessary transports to the emergency department (ED) and more than …

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  • Published on May 23, 2025 - 20:17 GMT

    Health PEI lifts mandatory masking policy 

    CANADA, May 23 - Health PEI PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE   C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-6130 Fax: 902-368-6136 healthpei@gov.pe.ca Your Health Privacy Health PEI Board of Directors If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest …

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