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News before 1996 is not available online.
Provincial drug coverage is increasing to reduce the copay eligible Islanders spend on many prescription medicines and to expand access to the Catastrophic Drug Program and the High Cost Drug Program. These changes will happen through the federal-provincial Improving Access to...
Island not-for-profit organizations and municipalities can access financial assistance to further develop rural areas of Prince Edward Island. Through the Community Revitalization Program (CRP), municipalities and incorporated not-for-profit organizations can request financial...
Prince Edward Island has released a five-year action plan that provides a clear path to reduce cancer risks, advance high-quality care and support Islanders who are impacted by the disease. The PEI Cancer Action Plan 2023-2028: Making a Difference Together, provides direction to...
Former Summerside Police Chief Dave Poirier will work with officials within the province’s Emergency Measures Organization, external consultants, and engage with stakeholders from across the province to conduct a comprehensive review of the provincial response to Hurricane Fiona...
Future social housing options continue to expand for families and seniors in need of support, within eleven different Island communities. Through the Affordable Housing Development Program, the Province of Prince Edward Island has partnered with Pan American Properties to create...
The Province is collecting feedback from Island seniors in social housing units on maintenance priorities for government owned buildings. The budget for capital maintenance repairs has increased from $1.2 million in 2022/2023 to $3.6 million in 2023/2024, with an investment of...
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, Sean Casey, Member of...
Fishers in Prince Edward Island will soon be using a new homegrown e-log system to help protect ocean resources. To meet the reporting requirements set out by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for Island fishers by 2024, the Department of Fisheries and Communities (DFC...
The provincial government is partnering with The Wheelhouse, The Kings Playhouse and Meals on Wheels PEI to operate a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas for 12-weeks beginning March 14. PEI seniors, aged 65 and older, can register as of today, March...
Changes to the electric vehicle purchase incentive will make it easier for Islanders to buy the electric vehicle (EV) of their choice. Vehicles purchased at off-Island dealerships are now eligible for PEI’s Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive. The incentive has also expanded to...