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News before 1996 is not available online.
National Building Code standards will be fully in effect on Prince Edward Island in April, improving the energy efficiency of Island homes while promoting quality construction. The PEI Building Codes Act and Regulations that adopt the National Building Code were introduced in...
New investments in post-secondary education will ensure finances do not limit student achievement. The Province of Prince Edward Island is investing over $2 million to lower the cost of post-secondary education for students and to support them on their path to success after...
The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than Canadians’ personal health. It is having a profound effect on the economy. That is why governments have been...
A new Health PEI program will provide early intervention for children who are awaiting an autism assessment from a psychologist. The Social ABCs program is a structured, evidence-based early intervention program for children identified as possibly having autism spectrum disorder...
The provincial government will make tax changes so that Islanders and businesses can keep more money in their pockets as the province continues to recover from the effects of COVID-19. The changes are effective January 2022 and include: Increasing the basic personal income tax...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is a man in his 20s who travelled outside of Atlantic Canada. He is self-isolating and being followed by public health daily. As of Saturday...
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Media contact: Rebecca Gass Senior Communications Officer Social Development and Housing rjgass@gov.pe.ca
The PEI Liquor Control Commission (LCC) presented cheques to several charitable organizations from across the Island recently as part of its annual Gift of Giving Campaign. The Gift of Giving Campaign is an annual event by the PEI LCC, which donates a portion of all gift card...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced eased public health restrictions for Prince Edward Island. “The recent circuit breaker measures and the 72 hour modified red level alert have allowed us to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19 and slow the...
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered government’s 2020-21 operating budget that outlines $2.5 billion in spending for programs to assist Islanders, businesses, and industry recover from COVID-19, while optimistically turning an eye to the...