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Spring weight restrictions for Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Weight restrictions help to reduce damage to – and preserve the province’s investment in – Prince Edward Island’s highway network. The department appreciates the cooperation of the...
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has announced new details regarding the province’s model for cannabis sales. The province will have four dedicated, government-owned retail locations in 2018, as well as an e-commerce platform with direct-to-home delivery. Retail...
Investing in infrastructure - Overlooking Georgetown’s bustling harbour a few blocks from town hall is its new wastewater lagoon – a modest feature that will play a big part in the town’s future. “We are really excited about this,” said Dorothy MacDonald, Georgetown’s chief...
Creating jobs for Islanders - The 2018 tourism marketing campaign will seek to maintain the industry’s incredible pace after four-straight record years for operators across the province. “The tourism industry has delivered major returns for Islanders over the last number of years...
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie are an opportunity to show the vitality of Francophone and Francophile communities in Canada through a variety of French-language activities and events across the province, said Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister responsible for Acadian and...
Islanders continued to get involved with the provincial government through Engage PEI this month, and there are always vacancies available. In February, another seven Islanders were appointed to three provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions. Engage PEI helps...
Strengthening mental health services - Prince Edward Island’s $20 million health agreement with the federal government will better support Islanders in their communities and in times of crisis. Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Health and Wellness Minister Robert Mitchell joined...
Supporting Island families - Some of the most interesting, career-oriented summer jobs on Prince Edward Island are looking for applicants – like Catherine Noseworthy. When the UPEI psychology major was looking for a summer job, she found interesting, rewarding work with the...
When Will Brown takes over Circle H Farms from his grandfather, John Hayden, he will be the sixth generation to farm in Cherry Valley. With that future in mind, stewarding this land is of paramount importance. “Wildlife habitat and water quality should be two key priorities, not...
Strengthening mental health services - Islanders’ access to acute mental health services continues to improve as another new psychiatrist joins the provincial complement, the fourth since the start of the year. Dr. Anita Taj, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, began practicing...