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News before 1996 is not available online.
Capital improvements and expansions of Island schools are underway to meet the needs of school communities. In partnership with the federal government and made possible through the new COVID-19 Resilience Stream infrastructure funding, planned expansions and capital improvements...
The province, in cooperation with the PEI ATV Federation, is looking to introduce a pilot project to allow use the of select portions of provincial highways to link sections of the Federation`s trail system together. The goal is to allow safe travel from one trail to another...
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King today issued the following statement recognizing Small Business Week, which runs from October 18-24, 2020: “Prince Edward Island and its communities have always been defined by small business, and Island entrepreneurs have always been a...
A new provincial fund will support creativity and community-led solutions to address climate change. A $3-million commitment being delivered over the next three years, the Climate Challenge Fund will provide up to $100,000 to support projects that either reduce greenhouse gas...
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King today issued the following statement recognizing Persons Day: “Every year, on October 18, we recognize Persons Day in our country. More importantly, we recognize the incredible leadership, courage and determination of Canada’s Famous Five...
Premier King met with Doug Newson, Chief Executive Officer of the Charlottetown Airport Authority, yesterday to discuss the recent decision from WestJet to cancel routes in Atlantic Canada. Mr. Newson expressed his concern about the recent news announced by WestJet, but praised...
Many Islanders will likely be shocked to know that each person in Canada is responsible for about 85 kilograms of food waste each year, that food waste and loss is responsible for roughly eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, and the amount...
Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in Prince Edward Island. The annual fund of $50,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of...
Seven Internet Service Providers (ISPs) received funding for projects that will help them to give their Island customers better, faster Internet service. The funding was provided through the Accelerated Internet Service Provider Pilot, a stream of the PEI Broadband Fund that...
Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson issued for the following statement expressing his concern and disappointment regarding the timeline for the investigation that was referred to IRAC in August 2019: “It’s been over a year since a land transaction was referred to the...