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News before 1996 is not available online.
The Province has transferred two parcels of Crown land to the Lennox Island First Nation. The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing over 27 acres of land, including the West Prince Visitor Information Centre, to the Lennox Island Development Corporation (LIDC) to begin...
Recognizing October 1 as Treaty Day for the third year is an important step in the Province’s commitment to reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq. Premier Dennis King first recognized Treaty Day in Prince Edward Island in 2019 with Chiefs Darlene Bernard and Junior Gould. This...
Island communities continue to benefit from Islanders’ dedication to government agencies, boards and commissions. In the month of September, 24 new and returning members joined nine boards. “It’s clear that Islanders have a deep sense of community through volunteerism and their...
Atlantic Premiers met today to renew their commitment to improving health care, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, and promoting a robust recovery for the region’s economy. Premier Blaine Higgs chaired the virtual meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, with Premier Dennis...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “This afternoon, I spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to congratulate him on re-election and express my commitment to continue to work...
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on National Direct Support Professionals Week, September 12-18, 2021: “National Direct Support Professionals Week is a time to recognize and express appreciation for all the people who work directly...
The Prince Edward Island government will begin this year to observe September 30 as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Provincial government offices, schools in the Public Schools Branch and la Commission scolaire de langue française will be closed for the day. Some...
Island residents continue to positively influence the future of the province through their participation in agencies, boards and commissions. This month, the province welcomed six new and returning members to four boards. “The dedication Islanders have to their communities is...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “I want to extend my congratulations to my friend and Premier-Designate Tim Houston and his team on their successful election result last night. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have a close...
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on National Acadian Day: “For close to 20 years, we have recognized August 15 as National Acadian Day. Also known as the Quinzou, it is a day...