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News before 1996 is not available online.
Residents can take easy fire prevention steps that can help save personal property, homes, and lives. With recent fires after weeks of dry weather, and in advance of Hurricane Fiona preparation, residents and visitors are encouraged to take some fire prevention measures to keep...
Residents of Prince Edward Island should review their emergency plans in advance of Hurricane Fiona’s arrival to Atlantic Canada. Current hurricane models are indicating that the province can expect some impacts from Hurricane Fiona as early as Friday. “September is the most...
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial laws in PEI. To support the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s mandate to regularly modernize provincial legislation, consultation papers on the following four statutes are now posted online...
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General Bloyce Thompson issued the following statement on Commanding Officer of Prince Edward Island (L Division) Chief Superintendent Jennifer Ebert’s service to the province: “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Jennifer...
Upgraded firefighting equipment will soon be in the hands of over a thousand career and volunteer firefighters across Island communities. The Province will be providing a one-time grant of $350,000 to Island fire departments. Each of the 35 Island fire services will receive $10...
Presiding coroner, Dr. Craig Malone, confirms that the White and Rodd inquest will resume on February 24-25 at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts. Dr. Malone and the six-member jury will hear closing remarks before concluding the inquest. Facts and evidence presented during...
Security and defence experts with ADGA have submitted their mid-point evaluation report of the 2017 policing services review to the Government of Prince Edward Island. In its final report, ADGA shows that PEI residents overall feel safe and recognize the efforts Island police...
Indigenous peoples living in Prince Edward Island can now access more culturally appropriate supports when navigating the criminal justice system. To expand the existing services offered through the PEI Mi’kmaq Confederacy’s Indigenous Justice Program, the Province, with support...
Island correctional workers, volunteer and career firefighters, search and rescue volunteers, paramedics, police officers and public safety communicators can access a new, free, online mental health support program. In partnership with the University of Regina and the Canadian...
Ruth M. DeMone and D. Shannon Farrell are receiving the highest honour in the field of law. “It is an honour to recognize Ruth and Shannon for the excellence they demonstrate in their careers and the significant contributions they have made to our Island communities. They are...