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

1,658 Press Releases
  • Published on January 9, 2024 - 22:35 GMT

    Grants available to support women and girls

    CANADA, January 9 - Applications are open for the 2024 Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) Grant, which supports projects aimed at benefiting women and girls in Prince Edward Island.  Through the IWS, the province is commitment to empowering …

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  • Published on January 8, 2024 - 16:43 GMT

    Call for Submissions for PEI Book Awards

    CANADA, January 8 - Island-based authors, editors, and book creators are invited to submit their works for consideration for the 2024 PEI Book Awards. The awards are presented every two years in four categories of writing including fiction, nonfiction, …

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  • Published on January 3, 2024 - 21:46 GMT

    Government seeking industry insights on forest sector

    CANADA, January 3 - Knowing more about the forest sector in PEI will help government shape policies and programs that support the Island forests. Forests, Fish and Wildlife staff will be meeting with local forestry companies to collect information on the …

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  • Published on December 29, 2023 - 22:33 GMT

    Top library picks for 2023

    CANADA, December 29 - A new record was set in 2023 for engagement with the PEI Public Library Service. Islanders borrowed over a half million items, including books, musical instruments, tools, sports equipment and more.  “Our Island libraries are …

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  • Published on December 28, 2023 - 22:14 GMT

    Six new inspectors join PEI’s commercial vehicle safety team

    CANADA, December 27 - Often behind the scenes, PEI’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Officers are doing their part to keep PEI’s highways safe.  Now, thanks to rigorous training, six Islanders are qualified to conduct roadside inspections on commercial trucks, …

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  • Published on December 28, 2023 - 22:14 GMT

    Statement regarding the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour council

    CANADA, December 28 - Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement today: “On December 8th, 2023, I received a formal request from the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour to conduct an inquiry into the …

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  • Published on December 27, 2023 - 17:55 GMT

    Province once again expands access to free heat pumps 

    CANADA, December 27 - Starting January 3, 2024, Island residents with an annual household income under $100,000 may be eligible for a free heat pump.  Property value limits have also been removed so that even more Island households are eligible for the …

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  • Published on December 22, 2023 - 00:02 GMT

    Provincial Health plan creates a vision to Build a Healthier Tomorrow

    CANADA, December 21 - A five-year health plan aimed at setting a vision and a path for the PEI healthcare system was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness. The proactive plan puts people at the forefront, stabilizes the workforce, …

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  • Published on December 21, 2023 - 19:12 GMT

    New funding to support renewable energy in Island communities

    CANADA, December 21 - A new fund will help support community-based renewable energy generation. The three-year $3.5 million Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) Fund is now open to applications from municipalities, Indigenous communities, and …

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  • Published on December 20, 2023 - 14:23 GMT

    Forest growth in PEI outpaced forest harvest

    CANADA, December 19 - PEI’s forests are projected to capture and store between 0.04 and 0.08 megatonnes of carbon emissions per year in the coming decades with the help of PEI’s 16,000 woodlot owners, according to the latest State of Forest Report. The …

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  • Published on December 19, 2023 - 23:03 GMT

    Canada signs $94 million bilateral agreement with Prince Edward Island to improve health care over three years

    CANADA, December 19 - Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $ …

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  • Published on December 18, 2023 - 20:10 GMT

    Kidsport PEI helping kids for 25 years

    CANADA, December 18 - Graeme Hart was struggling to find a sport or hobby that would really catch his attention. The 12-year-old tried hockey and baseball and he even tried learning guitar. But according to his mom, Saskia, none of these stuck.  “I wanted …

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  • Published on December 18, 2023 - 15:20 GMT

    Feedback shows Islanders are focused on clean, affordable and reliable energy 

    CANADA, December 18 - Feedback received, through input from hundreds of Islanders and over 60 community, energy and environmental stakeholders about the future of energy in PEI, has been compiled in a new report. The information gathered in the PEI Energy …

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  • Published on December 15, 2023 - 19:58 GMT

    Province provides $75 million to accelerate construction of close to 400 new housing units across PEI

    CANADA, December 15 - Island residents will have access to more places to call home with the new developments financed by the Province. Due to the volume of applications during the second intake of the Housing Challenge Fund, the Province increased the …

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  • Published on December 15, 2023 - 19:58 GMT

    $10-a-day child care starting January 1

    CANADA, December 15 - Beginning January 1, 2024, child care fees across Prince Edward Island will drop to $10-a-day for all Island children attending Early Years Centres (EYCs) and licensed Family Home Centres (FHCs).  Under the Canada-Prince Edward Island …

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  • Published on December 14, 2023 - 18:42 GMT

    French Language Services Act proclaimed 10 years ago in PEI

    CANADA, December 14 - The French Language Services Act (FLSA) came into effect 10 years ago in Prince Edward Island on December 14, 2013.  The Act is based on the principle of aligning the service priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community with …

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  • Published on December 13, 2023 - 17:08 GMT

    Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on Acadian Remembrance Day

    CANADA, December 12 - Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on Acadian Remembrance Day:   “Today on Acadian Remembrance Day, we honour the lost lives of Acadians who were displaced in …

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  • Published on December 12, 2023 - 22:19 GMT

    More funding to support healthy, inclusive communities

    CANADA, December 12 - Organization Project Project Description Funding Actions Femmes IPE (AFIPE) Young Leaders - Understanding to Act Against Violence To prevent violence against women and girls in PEI by raising awareness among young Francophones about …

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  • Published on December 12, 2023 - 17:01 GMT

    Building plans for Cleantech Innovation Centre unveiled

    CANADA, December 12 - Plans for the Cleantech Park in Georgetown, which include the Cleantech Innovation Centre (CIC), were made public today. CIC will house the Cleantech Academy, a joint initiative between Holland College and UPEI. Students will work …

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  • Published on December 11, 2023 - 21:01 GMT

    Premiers Discuss Atlantic Priorities for 2024 and Reflect on Successes in 2023

    CANADA, December 11 - Atlantic Premiers met virtually to discuss priorities for Atlantic Canadians, including health care and housing, and to reflect on regional successes this year while plotting a course for continued progress in 2024.  As Chair of the …

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