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Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years, issued the following statement after representing Prince Edward Island at the national meetings for the Council of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC) and the Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care:...

Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for the North American Indigenous Games: “Tomorrow will be the start of the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), which will bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and mission staff...

Island residents are invited to take part in an information session hosted by the Government of Prince Edward Island and community partners to discuss the proposed expansion of health and social services at the 68 Park Street property. Building on the existing Park Street...

The Province is informing clients of SkillsPEI that their personal information may have been part of a recent privacy breach. Due to human error, personal information belonging to over 5,600 SkillsPEI clients was inadvertently shared on June 13, 2023. Clients’ personal...

Island residents can now receive three additional assessments through participating community pharmacies across Prince Edward Island. The permanent Pharmacy Plus PEI program now includes assessment for hormonal contraception, impetigo, and shingles. “Pharmacy Plus PEI provides...

The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of a blue–green algae bloom in Black Pond, Souris, Prince Edward Island. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and irritation of the eyes of swimmers...

The Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) held its annual meeting on July 6 and 7 in Vancouver to discuss key issues for Francophone and Acadian communities. In the wake of announcements concerning the modernization of the Official Languages Act and the 2023–2028...

The Province of Prince Edward Island is helping property owners who need to rebuild or remove damaged property as a result of post-tropical storm Fiona. Through the Fiona Property Support Initiative, fees charged by the Province of Prince Edward Island for building and...

Island residents and community organizations can access funding to support grassroot initiatives that contribute to a more diverse and inclusive province. Through the Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program, eligible applicants can receive...

Health PEI Organized Stroke Care Program has been awarded Stroke Distinction from Accreditation Canada. Stroke Distinction is a highly specialized quality improvement program for organizations that offer acute and/or inpatient rehabilitation services with a dedicated stroke...