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News before 1996 is not available online.
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the spring 2021 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity. Applications for funding can be submitted online at Arts Grants program for three types of grants: creation...
Hog producers in Prince Edward Island (PEI) have been impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks and disease control measures at processing plants, and many producers are being forced to keep hogs on-farm beyond their standard lifecycle. This has resulted in extraordinary feed and...
The Province recognizes the anniversary of Canada’s deadliest tragedy and honours those who lost their lives in Nova Scotia last April. “It’s hard to believe it was almost this time last year that the massacre happened in our sister province. On this one-year anniversary, with...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA Roger Soloman: "Roger was a passionate community member and leader. As a teacher and principal, he inspired his students to achieve and succeed. As an MLA, he always...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the province’s first hospitalization related to COVID-19. “The rates of hospitalizations and ICU admissions are increasing across the country, so it is not surprising that PEI has reported its first hospitalization...
Another 24 affordable housing units will be available for individuals and families in need of housing in PEI. The Province is partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association of PEI and Habitat for Humanity PEI on two projects to build the affordable units. “The Canadian...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individuals are both in their 60s and recently travelled outside of the Atlantic Region. They tested positive through routine testing. They will continue to...
Premier Dennis King announced today changes to the senior management team of government. Paul Ledwell, Clerk of Executive Council, Secretary to Cabinet and Deputy Minister to the Premier recently indicated that he will be leaving his current role as of May 7, 2021 to take another...
The Public Schools Branch Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Norbert Carpenter as director of the Public Schools Branch. Mr. Carpenter has served as the acting director since July 2020. The board of directors has been consistently impressed with his...
The Province will lower the interest rate on overdue property taxes, which had been announced in the 2021-2022 Operating Budget, to help reduce the financial burden for Island property owners. The rate will be adjusted from 1.5% per month to match the median Atlantic Canadian...