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News before 1996 is not available online.
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Indigenous Relations Secretariat, is proud to announce two $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial Scholarships for Indigenous students at Holland College. The scholarships are in addition to three $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial...
The COVID-19 testing site at Slemon Park remains closed due to structural damages from post-tropical storm Fiona. Additional testing hours have been added to the clinic at O’Leary. Here are the testing clinic schedules for October 15 to 22 Charlottetown,64 Park Street: Monday...
With power restoration efforts nearing completion, PEI EMO will now transition to the recovery phase of the provincial response to Hurricane Fiona. As part of this recovery work, more resources from across the nation have begun to arrive on PEI this week to help with non-urgent...
As Islanders continue clean-up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, the Province of Prince Edward Island is extending its supports for the free disposal of waste and debris. Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) will be waiving drop-off fees for clients disposing of...
Provincial crews are still clearing large debris from roadways and many recreational spaces across the Island as part of recovery efforts. For work crew safety, residents and visitors are urged to avoid provincial parks, Island trail systems, and other areas where power...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is partnering with the Construction Association of PEI to help match Islanders who need contractors to make immediate repairs to their homes or businesses as a result of Hurricane Fiona with qualified contractors on Prince Edward Island and...
Residents who are still without power and who are unable to celebrate Thanksgiving due to ongoing restoration efforts can pick up a holiday dinner at their local reception centre. In partnership with municipalities and local authorities, reception centres in Tignish Shore, North...
More financial assistance is reaching Island residents as power restoration and clean-up efforts continue into a second weekend. The Province has provided a range of targeted and broad financial assistance to seniors, individuals, not-for-profit organizations, small businesses...
The province is ending the precautionary boil water advisory for Georgetown. Media contact: Morgan Martin Department of Health and Wellness mxmartin@gov.pe.ca
Wind and more rain in the weekend’s forecast may cause more branches and trees to fall, and move curbside debris into Island roadways, causing potentially additional damage to roads and property. Residents are urged to exercise caution as restoration efforts are ongoing, and to...