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News before 1996 is not available online.
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...
Presiding coroner Dr. Craig Malone confirms today that that the inquest called for the deaths of Danielle White and Olivia Rodd will be postponed due to the evolving COVID-19 situation at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts. Out of respect for the families involved and an...
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is confirming that court operations in Charlottetown are being adjourned today, including the White and Rodd inquest. A staff member of court services has tested positive for COVID-19, and the case is under investigation. Contact...
Island residents who have experienced sexual violence can share their personal experiences confidentially to help the Province continue its work to develop an adult sexual violence strategy. The Coordinated Response to Adult Sexual Violence Taskforce is conducting an ongoing...
The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is once again offering Islanders the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. The five-month accelerated correctional services program will provide 12 students with skills and...
Island firefighters can access free taxi service to get them home safely after responding to an emergency event. The PEI Fire Ride Program, administered by the PEI Firefighter Association (PEIFFA), is a one-time $15,000 fund to cover full taxi fares for any Island firefighter to...
Chief Coroner Dr. Terry Magennis confirms that an inquest will be held for the deaths of Danielle White and Olivia Rodd. Ms. White, 47, and Ms. Rodd, nine, died in July 2020. The inquest will examine the circumstances surrounding these deaths. The jury may make recommendations...
Government is asking Islanders to submit their comments on potential upcoming changes to existing laws in PEI. As part of the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s mandate to continually modernize provincial legislation, consultation papers on the Notaries and Commissioners...
Island police services can now issue emergency alerts directly to Islanders’ mobile devices in emergency situations. The Alert Ready system is the Canadian emergency alerting system that delivers critical information to television, radio, and compatible wireless devices when...
As Tropical Storm Henri approaches Atlantic Canada over the next several days, Islanders are encouraged to monitor Environment Canada for weather warnings and updated information. Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short...