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News before 1996 is not available online.
Islanders gathered today to celebrate the official opening of the stunning new Charlottetown Library Learning Central (CLLC). This modern and innovative facility was made possible thanks to federal, provincial and municipal funding, as well as major fundraising efforts by the...
Grants and incentives are rolling out to support Island residents interested in providing licensed child care in their own home. Licensed family home centres can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development opportunities, and purchase...
The PEI Public Library Service (PLS) is excited to add ice skates to its Library of Things collection for the public to borrow. The new ice skates collection includes 57 pairs of hockey skates available in youth, junior and adult sizes. Any Island resident can borrow the skates...
Students in schools, universities, community colleges, and families in Atlantic Canada will now have access to more resources to promote skills development and how these skills can be used to facilitate a successful transition into the job market. These resources can be found in...
There were a lot of people stepping inside Island classrooms for the first time last month – but it wasn’t only students. “We’ve hired over 50 French teachers,” says Angie MacCaull, Human Resource Manager for the Public Schools Branch. Earlier this year, the Province made a...
The Public Library Service is inviting Island children and youth to enter its library card design contest. The winning design will be featured on a limited-edition library card and the winner will receive a $25 gift card to The Bookmark. Submissions will be accepted until...
The Province is providing support to help with child care costs for parents and families impacted by hurricane Fiona. “This has been a tough time for many Island families and we recognize the increased burden families faced when schools or early learning and child care centres...
School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder that everyone has a role to play in ensuring students travel to and from school safely on buses every day during the school year. The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, along with bus drivers, parents and motorists must all...
Emergency officials have deemed it safe for all Charlottetown schools to reopen on Friday, October 7. Residents are reminded to keep a safe and respectful distance from all working crews. Motorists, walkers and bikers are reminded to slow down and obey all traffic measures put in...
Student safety remains a top priority, as such four Charlottetown schools will remain closed until at least Friday, October 7. As crews work long hours to clear roadways, and repair and rebuild critical infrastructure, pedestrians, cyclists and motorist are reminded to always...