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News before 1996 is not available online.
The Government of Prince Edward Island will be providing additional financial assistance to thousands of Islanders coping with increases in the cost of living, by providing an inflationary support payment to be distributed in January 2023 with the federal HST rebate. The support...
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s unprecedented impacts, government has formed a task force to address the immediate needs of private woodlot owners and the forest industry. “We know woodlot owners need a plan to help in the salvage of downed wood after the hurricane. PEI’s...
The PEI Public Library Service (PLS) is excited to add ice skates to its Library of Things collection for the public to borrow. The new ice skates collection includes 57 pairs of hockey skates available in youth, junior and adult sizes. Any Island resident can borrow the skates...
The province of Prince Edward Island has introduced a new process to recognize the previous driving experience of motorists from certain countries where validation of out-of-country documents may not be possible. Experienced drivers relocating to Prince Edward Island from outside...
Environment, Energy and Climate Action, in partnership with the provincial Fire Marshal’s Office, is distributing emergency generators to fire departments across the province for use in Island communities. “Each provincial fire department will be offered up to 15 generators, gas...
Construction of a new Mental Health and Addictions Emergency and Short Stay Unit – a first-of-its-kind in Atlantic Canada – is underway as part of an overall plan to build a more resilient mental health and addictions service in the province, making it easier and more convenient...
More than 1,200 Islanders accessed care during the first week of the program that offers health care at 48 community pharmacies making it a huge success across the province. The Government of Prince Edward Island launched the Pharmacy Plus PEI program on October 18, 2022...
The Province of Prince Edward Island is making additional investments in public transit to freeze the cost of transit fares. Since June 2022, the cost of a monthly transit pass has been: $20 for adults; $10 for seniors; and $10 for post-secondary students. These rates will remain...
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Adaptation Plan provides a concrete plan for the province to better prepare for the future while lessening climate change’s impacts on Island residents. After receiving more than 500 responses from people through online surveys...
More Islanders are engaging with their communities and sharing their experiences by participating in provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. There were 19 people appointed to four government boards in September. “Islanders are making a difference by contributing...