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News before 1996 is not available online.
Islanders are being asked to provide additional comments and feedback on a new piece of legislation that focuses on enhancing safety for dog control. As outlined in a previous consultation, the new Dog Owners Act will replace the Dog Act, and will focus on updating dog control...
Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, the Honorable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Philip Brown, Mayor of Charlottetown, announced a joint investment of more...
Health PEI Home Care Services are now available in French to better support PEI’s Francophone community in the Prince County area. The service officially began June 19, 2023 with funding support from Health Canada. French-language home care has been identified as a key priority...
Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Emancipation Day: “Today is an important day to recognize the strength and perseverance of Black communities. August 1 is recognized as Emancipation Day in Canada. In 1833, the British Empire...
Amendments to the Building Codes Act Regulations will help reduce wait times for building permits and support increased development in Prince Edward Island. The amendments allow for the creation of intern level building officials in the province with the authority to review and...
The maximum daily room rate in public long-term-care homes (manors) is changing from $92.19 to $105.78 per day, to align with private long-term-care rates. The change takes effect August 1 for new residents entering long-term care. Current residents will see the rate change on...
When we see wildfires in our neighbouring provinces, it’s normal to worry about forest fires happening in PEI, but taking concrete steps to prepare can help ease some of the anxiety. The question looming among people in PEI is, “What can we do in case forest fires happen here?”...
Four Island community organizations will receive funding from the provincial government through the Anti-Racism Grant initiative. The funding will be used to help address racism on Prince Edward Island through projects and workshops focusing on the experiences of racialized and...
New affordable supportive housing units in Alberton will help Islanders dealing with mental health and addiction issues. The 10-unit modular build in Alberton, a project by the Canadian Mental Health Association of Prince Edward Island (CHMA-PEI), is receiving a forgivable loan...