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

1,711 Press Releases
  • Published on February 16, 2024 - 17:07 GMT

    Federal and provincial governments invest in roads improvement in Prince Edward Island

    CANADA, February 16 - Improvements to local roads will benefit Islanders and their businesses, with work taking place thanks to the combined investment of more than $21.4 million from the federal and Prince Edward Island governments.  Announced by Minister …

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  • Published on February 15, 2024 - 15:46 GMT

    2024 Seniors’ Secretariat grant application now open

    CANADA, February 15 - Organizations and groups that work to improve the lives of Island seniors are invited to submit applications for the 2024-2025 PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grant.  The grants provide up to $5,000 per project designed to improve the lives …

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  • Published on February 15, 2024 - 15:45 GMT

    Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park will host several Jack Frost Winterfest activities 

    CANADA, February 15 - While the temperatures are dropping things are heating up for this year’s Jack Frost Winterfest, running February 16-19. It’s a popular family event in PEI for both locals and visitors and with many of the snow activities taking place …

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  • Published on February 14, 2024 - 20:04 GMT

    Worldwide island leaders to meet in PEI

    CANADA, February 14 - International experts and leaders will gather in Prince Edward Island to discuss sustainable development.  Prince Edward Island will host the 2024 Global Sustainable Islands Summit May 22-23, 2024 at Crowbush. “We have big goals to …

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  • Published on February 8, 2024 - 20:12 GMT

    Confederation Trail consultation update

    CANADA, February 8 - The What We Heard report from the Confederation Trail’s consultation process is now available.  What We Heard summarizes the broad scope of ideas and feedback shared by thousands of residents and stakeholders in the fall of 2023. …

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  • Published on February 7, 2024 - 23:23 GMT

    New clean technology program for agriculture industry

    CANADA, February 7 - 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- …

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  • Published on February 6, 2024 - 19:45 GMT

    Regulatory amendments pave way to greater housing density with Accessory Dwelling Units

    CANADA, February 6 - Recent amendments to the Subdivision and Development Regulations of the Planning Act will allow for increased housing density across the province. The changes define a new classification of housing unit known as an “accessory dwelling …

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  • Published on February 6, 2024 - 19:45 GMT

    New Primary Access clinic opens in Montague

    CANADA, February 6 - Health PEI PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE   C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-6130 Fax: 902-368-6136 healthpei@gov.pe.ca Your Health Privacy Media Inquiries Phone: 902-368-6135 Health PEI Board of Directors If you are experiencing a medical …

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  • Published on February 2, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

    More designated French language services available

    CANADA, February 2 - The provincial government has added 21 new designated services under the French Language Services Act to give French-speaking Islanders better access to services in their language.   These services fall under the departments of …

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  • Published on February 2, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

    The Council of Atlantic Premiers presented the Golden Scissors Award from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) ...

    CANADA, February 2 - On February 2, 2024, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) presented the Council of Atlantic Premiers with the Golden Scissors Award to recognize the Atlantic Physician Registry. The prestigious Golden Scissors Award …

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  • Published on February 1, 2024 - 19:51 GMT

    Province receives Forestry Commission discussion paper

    CANADA, February 1 - The Forestry Commission has presented government with a discussion paper about a plan for developing forest policy to carry Prince Edward Island into the future.  The discussion paper, Towards A New Forest Policy, contains 13 key …

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  • Published on February 1, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

    Expanding École Pierre-Chiasson

    CANADA, February 1 - The groundwork has started on a $720,000 expansion at École Pierre-Chiasson in Tignish.  Over the past decade the student population has increased significantly, from 66 students in 2014-15 to 115 students in 2023-24. In response, the …

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  • Published on February 1, 2024 - 10:12 GMT

    Book club celebrating Black authors

    CANADA, January 31 - The Beaconsfield Book Club: BIPOC Speculative Fiction Society is celebrating the works of three Black authors. Culture critic and diversity specialist Evelyn Bradley and writer and historical interpreter Caitlyn Paxson will be reading …

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  • Published on February 1, 2024 - 10:12 GMT

    Late French Immersion information sessions

    CANADA, January 31 - Parents of Grade 6 students, who are interested in enrolling their children in late French Immersion for the 2024-25 school year are encouraged to attend an information meeting in their region. “PEI’s French Immersion program offers …

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  • Published on January 26, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

    Celebrating Family Literacy Day with free books for children

    CANADA, January 26 - In recognition of Family Literacy Day, Premier Dennis King announced that his government will increase funding to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in PEI. “We are pleased to announce that we are increasing support to build …

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  • Published on January 26, 2024 - 06:15 GMT

    Anti-Racism Microgrant funding available

    CANADA, January 25 - Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding to support community-led anti-racism projects.   Funding will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that …

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  • Published on January 25, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

    Atlantic Ministers of Agriculture unified in support for local farmers

    CANADA, January 25 - Atlantic Canadian Ministers of Agriculture joined on PEI this week to discuss a variety of topics including trade, a strategic regional approach, and other initiatives that can benefit the future of agriculture in Atlantic Canada. …

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  • Published on January 24, 2024 - 18:08 GMT

    Update on Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour

    CANADA, January 24 - Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement regarding the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour: “The deadline for Mr. John Robertson to follow a ministerial directive to comply with …

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  • Published on January 24, 2024 - 18:08 GMT

    New survey explores contraception needs of Island residents

    CANADA, January 24 - Island residents are encouraged to fill out an online survey to assist in the development of new Contraception Program. The Contraception Program is being developed to address financial barriers the public may face in accessing …

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  • Published on January 24, 2024 - 02:36 GMT

    Event to Celebrate Cleantech Innovators and Collaborators in PEI

    CANADA, January 23 - The PEI Cleantech Academy, in collaboration with the Government of PEI, Holland College, University of Prince Edward Island, and Springboard Atlantic, is hosting the inaugural PEI Cleantech Innovative Collaborations event on Thursday, …

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