Recent News
PEI welcomes 20 new health care professionals from United States
Prince Edward Island is actively recruiting health care professional from the United States with 20 accepted offers to work in the province since January 1, 2025. Some of the recent hires include physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and laboratory technologists. In...
Online registration available for provincial hunting workshop
Island residents are invited to register online or over the phone for the annual provincial hunting workshop. Taking place Saturday, September 6 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Charlottetown Trap & Skeet Club in Mount Albion, the free workshop is open to all ages and is designed to...
Commercial vehicle inspections happening during Brake Safety Week
Commercial vehicle safety officers in Prince Edward Island will conduct brake inspections at the Borden-Carleton highway scales during Brake Safety Week August 24-30, to boost road safety. The campaign aims to reduce roadway collisions by inspecting brakes and educating drivers...
Energy review defines next steps for reliable electrical service for Islanders
A review of PEI’s electrical service has been completed and will be incorporated in Prince Edward Island’s new energy strategy to be released later in 2025. On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island and the PEI Energy Corporation, Doane Grant Thornton examined the...
Statement by Minister Bell on PEI athletes
Today, the Honourable Zack Bell, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement on recent accomplishments by PEI athletes: “On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I extend heartfelt congratulations to our incredible Island athletes...
20 Island students begin medical training in PEI
Today marks a significant milestone for health care in Prince Edward Island as 20 Island students officially begin their medical school journey here in PEI. This highly anticipated initiative is a major milestone in the province’s efforts to strengthen the health-care system and...
PEI fire ban extended
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has extended the fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until September 8 or further notice. Campfires and bonfires are banned, including fires on private property and at provincial parks and...
Feedback wanted on municipal election regulations
Islanders are invited to provide input to the provincial government’s proposed updates to regulations under the Municipal Government Act, in preparation for the 2026 municipal general elections. The Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations and Municipal...
efficiencyPEI once again recognized as national leader in energy efficiency
efficiencyPEI was recognized with a national award for its work in providing Islanders with energy efficiency information and programs. The ENERGY STAR ® Canada Awards acknowledge outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements. This...
Islanders get faster access to surgery
Access to surgical services in Prince Edward Island is improving significantly with wait times reduced and capacity expanded across the province. Health PEI has completed 3,330 cataract surgeries since January 2025, which is nearly double from the same period in 2024. Also, this...