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News before 1996 is not available online.
Islanders are encouraged to celebrate and thank school educators and staff for going above and beyond to improve the lives of students. School Staff Appreciation Week, February 14-20, gives everyone the opportunity to recognize the invaluable work that teachers and all staff do...
The Premier’s Action Committee (PAC) on Family Violence has appointed Danya O’Malley as chair for a three-year term. Danya O’Malley serves as the executive director of Family Violence Prevention Services and is the 2021 Chair of Family Violence Prevention Week. A registered...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is reminding Islanders to follow public health guidance this upcoming long weekend. “The evolving situation in Newfoundland, is a stark reminder of how quickly things can change with COVID-19. Despite...
Premier King spoke today with Senator Kim Pate, Senator Diane Griffin, Senator Brian Francis, and Senator Mike Duffy regarding the most recent report from the Special Committee on Poverty. Premier King provided an update on recent internal and external discussions regarding the...
The United Way of PEI and the provincial government are recognizing February 11 as 211 Day, to increase awareness about how the 211 service can support Islanders. 211 is a free, confidential helpline that is available 24/7, every day of the year (including holidays) in 150+...
Island students now have access to more French-language learning options. Through funding from the federal government, the Province of Prince Edward Island established a virtual school model for the second semester of the current school year to expand French-language course...
Island artists are invited to submit their work by March 12, 2021 to be considered for purchase by the Provincial Art Bank. The Provincial Art Bank collection includes 257 works of art by 123 Island artists. The art bank acquires, loans and displays art that was purchased or...
The provincial government has created a special million-dollar fund to assist Island farmers in sectors that incurred extraordinary costs due to post-tropical storm Dorian. The Post -Tropical Storm Dorian Response Program will be available for farmers who can demonstrate...
Yesterday, Premier King spoke with Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs & President of the Queen’s Privy Council. Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and MP for Cardigan also joined the call. Premier King expressed his desire to continue...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced one new positive case of COVID-19. The individual is man in his 30s who tested positive in another province. He will complete his 14 day self-isolation outside of Atlantic Canada. Based on no...