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News before 1996 is not available online.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Islanders continue to dedicate their time and expertise with provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions. Two provincial government boards welcomed four new members in June: Emergency Medical Services Board • Darrell Chaisson •...
Islanders will begin receiving rebates on the cost of household electricity under terms of a new agreement between Prince Edward Island and Maritime Electric. A 10 percent rebate will be applied on the first block – 2,000 kilowatts-hours – of all residential customers served by...
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2018 season and is currently accepting samples. The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted include potatoes, cereals...
For the eighth consecutive summer, shoppers visiting PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) outlets throughout the province will have the opportunity to add a donation to their purchase and support the Canadian Red Cross. “This generous support from the PEILCC customers with the...
Vision loss is very personal to David Hilchey. His daughter lives with a syndrome that will - within this decade - limit her vision to what would be seen looking through a straw. After almost 10 years of volunteering for the national organization that supports Canadians living...
The provincial government continues to work with the Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women to improve women’s lives in our province. Government received a B- grade on the advisory council's 2018 Equality Report Card, which highlights areas of progress and...
Prince Edward Island’s independent filmmakers now have more support to help them produce quality content and grow the industry. The provincial government has launched two new film initiatives – the Film Media Fund and Film 4Ward program. They are funded by $350,000 from the...
Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding. Applications are being accepted until July 27 for the annual PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants at www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/family-and...
Nominations for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until July 20. The annual awards recognize the significant contributions of Island seniors in community life including: volunteerism, artistic achievement, fund raising, community participation...
The Government of Prince Edward Island welcomes the Supreme Court decision released today dismissing an application for judicial review of the Mill River property sale. The province appreciates the court’s guidance regarding the legal requirements and responsibilities pertaining...