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News before 1996 is not available online.
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI The province is investing $540,000 through the Housing Action Plan to stimulate the private development of 24 new affordable homes for seniors and families in western Prince Edward Island. “We are pleased with this private developer...
The province is pleased to announce the appointment of Krista MacKay, Q.C., as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “I would like to congratulate Krista MacKay on her appointment. She is a highly qualified professional with...
Investing in infrastructure Communities, organizations and businesses can now apply for funding for public transit, green infrastructure, culture, recreation, and community development. “Over the past four years, more than $447 million has been invested in infrastructure for...
Today the province announced an investment of $414,000 through the Housing Action Plan to stimulate the private development of nine new affordable units for seniors and families in Summerside. “This is another great example of the collaborative projects in the works to meet the...
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI The province today announced that Habitat for Humanity is receiving $625,000 through the Housing Action Plan to build 25 homes that will make affordable home ownership a reality for more Island families. “We are pleased to invest in this...
Creating jobs for Islanders The 2019 tourism marketing campaign will call on “Mainlanders” to come find their Island, and all the delicious food, coastal scenery and unique culture that come with it. “Each of the last five years we’ve set records for visitation and spending, and...
The provincial government added an electric car to its fleet to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Prince Edward Island. “This is the first of four all-electric vehicles we will add so that public servants can reduce government’s contribution to climate change and leave a...
To celebrate the Art Bank’s 40th anniversary, the provincial government is purchasing new works of art and inviting the public to view the Provincial Art Bank collection. The Art Bank acquires, loans out, and displays works by professional Island artists for public spaces. There...
Islanders are invited to provide their comments on new draft regulations under the Water Act. Communities, Land and Environment Minister Richard Brown tabled the draft regulations on well construction, water supply and wastewater treatment at the Standing Committee on Communities...
Home Together – Renovation Support for Island Home Owners The provincial government has expanded eligibility criteria so that more Island seniors can benefit from the Seniors Home Repair Program. Grants between $1,000 and $2,000 are available for qualifying seniors to help with...