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News before 1996 is not available online.
Strong winds and intermittent rainfall are expected to impact Island communities as early as tomorrow evening. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is monitoring the upcoming weather system and has engaged internal and external partners to ensure emergency plans are...
Island property owners and tenants, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses impacted by Hurricane Fiona are invited to attend one of six information sessions on the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP). Anyone who would like to learn more about the...
This year’s highest honour in the legal profession has been awarded to Andrew D. Campbell, Kevin J. Kiley, and Perlene J. Morrison. “It is a pleasure to announce Andrew, Kevin, and Perlene as the latest recipients of this important designation. This achievement is the culmination...
Island residents should prepare for potential weather impacts from Post-Tropical Storm Nicole in advance of its arrival this weekend. Islanders are encouraged to take the necessary steps to secure any loose household items or debris as part of Fiona-related clean-up or repair...
Island fire services across the province will receive grants to purchase disaster response and communications equipment to help them prepare for future emergency events. The Department of Justice and Public Safety is investing over $1 million in emergency preparedness with local...
With power restoration efforts nearing completion, PEI EMO will now transition to the recovery phase of the provincial response to Hurricane Fiona. As part of this recovery work, more resources from across the nation have begun to arrive on PEI this week to help with non-urgent...
Provincial crews are still clearing large debris from roadways and many recreational spaces across the Island as part of recovery efforts. For work crew safety, residents and visitors are urged to avoid provincial parks, Island trail systems, and other areas where power...
More financial assistance is reaching Island residents as power restoration and clean-up efforts continue into a second weekend. The Province has provided a range of targeted and broad financial assistance to seniors, individuals, not-for-profit organizations, small businesses...
Wind and more rain in the weekend’s forecast may cause more branches and trees to fall, and move curbside debris into Island roadways, causing potentially additional damage to roads and property. Residents are urged to exercise caution as restoration efforts are ongoing, and to...
Clearing Island roads of Fiona-related damage and debris safely remains a top priority of provincial resources. All residents are reminded to keep safety top of mind when working on their own personal property and to be mindful of crews and work sites during the second week of...