Recent News
New online resources help drivers plan for road construction season
The government is launching Stay in the Loop, Plan Your Route to help residents and visitors plan their travel more easily during peak road construction season, as traffic volumes increase and more projects get underway. With Stay in the Loop, Plan Your Route, motorists can keep...
Health PEI reminds visitors to continue wearing a mask within its facilities
As respiratory illness season continues into May, Health PEI reminds the public its mandatory masking policy is still in effect. Members of the public, visitors, and partners in care must wear a mask while in a Health PEI care facility. “Our staff have been getting a lot of...
Statement by Premier Lantz on MP Heath MacDonald’s Cabinet Appointment
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on MP Heath MacDonald’s Cabinet Appointment: “I want to congratulate MP Heath MacDonald on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Islanders will be looking to Minister MacDonald to...
PEI Property Tax notices are in the mail
The 2025 Prince Edward Island property tax notices have been mailed and should reach property owners within the next few days. The first payment is due May 31. Property owners are asked to do three things when they receive their notice: Mark payment dates on their calendar to...
Statement by Premier Lantz on National Nurses Week
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Nurses Week: “Today marks the beginning of National Nurses Week—a time to recognize and thank the nurses who play an essential role in the health and well-being of Islanders. This year’s...
Family Violence Prevention Week 2025
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 12-18, and this year’s theme is Preventing Family Violence in Older Adults. Throughout the week, communities and organizations across the Island will host events to foster conversations about family violence prevention, raise awareness...
New art added to PEI’s Art Banks
The Province of Prince Edward Island continues to celebrate the talent and creativity of Island artists through its annual acquisitions for both the PEI Art Bank and Indigenous Art Bank. These growing collections reflect the depth and diversity of visual arts across the Island...
Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on Child and Youth Worker Week
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing Child and Youth Worker week on Prince Edward Island: “Child and Youth Care workers play a vital role when it comes to the overall health of our community, and our...
Survey seeks public input on 10-year road safety strategy
Residents, commuters and all road users are invited to help shape the future of road safety in PEI by taking part in a public survey open until July 4, 2025. The Province is developing a new 10-year highway safety strategy, called Pathways to Highway Safety, to reduce traffic...
Province announces a review of Island education authorities
The Province has appointed the Honourable David H. Jenkins, former Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island and Chief Justice of the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal, to lead a third-party review of the policies, procedures, and processes of both the Public Schools Branch, la...