CANADA, June 13 - Over $25 million in new financial support programs will help build the infrastructure needed for approximately 700 new construction-ready residential lots. The Municipal Infrastructure Fund administered through the Federation of PEI …
CANADA, June 12 - Through a collaborative investment between the federal and provincial governments, a new risk management tool for beef producers will facilitate growth of the sector across the Maritime region. The new Maritime Livestock Price Insurance …
CANADA, June 10 - Hermanville Wind Farm was not operating at its peak ability due to turbine issues. In 2023, there were major repairs to turbines T1, T2, T3, T5 and T7. Repairs have resulted in better energy generation. The repairs will extend the life of …
CANADA, June 7 - On the morning of Friday, June 7, the province received a report of dead trout near the 48 Road in Cardigan. As of 3pm on June 7, provincial officials have collected approximately 150 dead fish including brook trout, rainbow trout and …
CANADA, June 6 - Minister of Finance Jill Burridge and Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement: “The Government of Prince Edward Island is taking action to discourage vaping by signing a Coordinated Vaping Products …
CANADA, June 5 - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) recently launched a care program called Merge™ to involve parents more in their pre-term baby’s care while in hospital. On average, approximately 300 newborns are …
CANADA, June 4 - Elder Judy Clark is still learning to read and write in Mi’kmaw as a tribute to her ancestors. The highly respected Mi’kmaw Elder and member of the Abegweit First Nation remembers growing up on Lennox Island in the 1960s when children …
CANADA, May 30 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Intergenerational Day Canada: “June 1, 2024 – is Intergenerational Day Canada, a day to focus on the profound positive influence of intergenerational …
CANADA, May 30 - With rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy harbours and animals big and small, Prince Edward Island’s primary industries are a great inspiration for beauty. The Department of Agriculture is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy …
CANADA, May 31 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Brain Injury Awareness Month: “June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries can change lives in an instant, profoundly impacting not just the …
CANADA, May 30 - There is a badminton net in the front yard and a garden in the back. A list of chores hangs on the fridge. Sunlight streams in through the windows and the floor creaks in some places as you walk on it. There are award ribbons pinned to the …
CANADA, May 30 - More Island seniors are now eligible for the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program due to an increase in the income threshold. The program lowers the cost of living for qualifying seniors by deferring the payment of property taxes on their …
CANADA, May 29 - Department of Agriculture 5th Floor, Jones Building 11 Kent Street, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-4880 Fax: 902-368-4857 Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) Agriculture Information Desk 1-866-PEI FARM (734-3276) …
CANADA, May 29 - A new grant is available to help Island communities and organizations with initiatives to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain health care professionals. The Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals …
CANADA, May 27 - New license plates will recognize the invaluable and courageous contributions of paramedics in Prince Edward Island. The new paramedic license plate, available in English and French, features a red maple leaf and the Star of Life, a …
CANADA, May 24 - Paramedics in Prince Edward Island were honoured today with medals at an awards ceremony at Government House as part of Paramedic Services Week celebrations. The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals are given annually to …
CANADA, May 24 - A new recreation centre will be built in Scotchfort after a combined investment of $17 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program from the federal government and the Government of Prince Edward Island. This …
CANADA, May 23 - As warmer weather arrives and bicycles emerge from winter storage, 82-year-old Sharon Creiger is getting ready to explore Prince Edward Island on her e-bike. “I can’t recommend biking strongly enough to maintain your health and even …
CANADA, May 21 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Paramedic Services Week: “Today, I want to recognize all those who provide paramedic services to Islanders across our province, and their families who …
CANADA, May 21 - The province is investing $10 million in a pilot program to help increase the supply of permanently affordable rental housing across Prince Edward Island. A commitment of government’s 2024-2025 operating budget, the Community Housing …
