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News before 1996 is not available online.
Islanders are quick to take action following the storm, moving swiftly into clean up phase. There is lots of debris and other materials to get rid of but roads, shoulders and sidewalks still need to be kept clear for public safety and to help recovery efforts. Islanders are asked...
Hearing from Islanders is the next step to establishing an independent Child and Youth Advocate Office that will assure the promotion and protection of the rights and views of Island children and youth. In July, a draft of the Child and Youth Advocate Act was prepared with intent...
A new residence building at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) will create dedicated year-round housing for post-secondary students. UPEI has the fastest growing university student population in Atlantic Canada and it will soon have a fourth on-campus residence through...
To help Islanders experiencing homelessness during the potential effects of Hurricane Dorian, overflow shelter support will open at Jack Blanchard Hall (7 Pond Street, Charlottetown) starting at noon on Saturday, September 7. It will remain open until at least noon on Sunday...
Now that the Plastic Bag Reduction Act has been in place for several months, Islanders and businesses are invited to provide written comments and feedback online. The Act came into effect July 1, 2019, encouraging the switch from single-use checkout bags to reusable bags. The...
Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short notice. Even a significantly weakened system can carry high winds, heavy rain and flooding and can cause widespread destruction. The current track for Hurricane Dorian shows the storm...
Glen Stewart Primary and Stratford Elementary students will have more and better spaces to learn when they return to school this week. A new $5 million addition at Stratford Elementary was completed over the summer. It includes 13 regular classrooms, a music classroom, an...
Government agencies, boards and commissions continue to seek Islanders’ knowledge and skills through Engage PEI. In August eight Islanders joined four different agencies, boards and commissions to share their knowledge, time and energy. “Dynamic communities are fueled by...