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Atlantic premiers met this morning prior to the annual meeting of the Council of the Federation (COF) in Saskatoon, SK, to discuss shared priorities. Premiers Stephen McNeil, of Nova Scotia, Dwight Ball, of Newfoundland & Labrador, Blaine Higgs, of New Brunswick, and Dennis King...
The province’s poverty reduction council wants to add more community members to ensure poverty reduction measures address the diverse needs of Islanders. Islanders with lived experience and those who work day-to-day with Islanders experiencing poverty are encouraged to apply...
Communities and organizations can now apply for provincial government funding for wellness initiatives that promote healthy living. This year the Wellness Grant program includes two different funding streams to help make it more accessible: the Community Catalyst Grant and the...
Investments in climate change research, scientific innovation and post-secondary education are essential for providing increased access to higher learning for Canadians, and to develop meaningful collaboration with communities, industry leaders, researchers and regional...
Basin Head wharf is now open again for the the public to enjoy after a temporary closure last month due to structural damage. Dredging of the channel is complete, barricades have been removed from the wharf and lifeguards are on duty. “I appreciate everyone’s patience and...
Highway Safety is introducing a newcomer novice driver course this September. “Driving is a complex activity anywhere, and it gets even more complex with our winter weather in PEI,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers. “The newcomer novice driver...
The public is invited to provide input on new draft regulations under the Water Act. These regulations will control water extraction and outline how much water can be drawn from wells, watercourses and wetlands. Brad Trivers, Minister of Environment, Water and Climate Change...
Residents and the regional economy stand to benefit after three businesses and the municipal government of Borden-Carleton were announced as grant recipients under the second round of the McCain Fund. The $2 million economic development fund was set up by McCain’s after the...
An increase in funding will improve access to mental health support for farmers, their families and employees facing challenges. The Farmer Assistance Program (FAP) provides confidential, professional counselling services to farmers who need it during difficult times. Funding for...
Island professionals and recent graduates will benefit from training to understand and manage the impacts of climate change in their daily work through $625,000 in funding from the Province of Prince Edward Island. The training will be delivered by the University of Prince Edward...