Recent News
Stepping up to the plate for PEI baseball
A new baseball park and recreation venue will enhance baseball and other outdoor activities for Islanders, as well as provide economic benefits from hosting tournaments and other events. Located at the Mill River Resort, Baseball PEI named the park in honor of Don McDougall, a...
Caregiver calls the At Home Caregiver Benefit a life changer
Gloria Smith never leaves her husband Arnold’s side whenever he’s admitted to either the Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Prince County Hospital. Instead, Gloria, of Augustine Cove, PEI, chooses to curl up and sleep on the bedside chair. Gloria and Arnold have been married for 58...
Team PEI Concludes Successful U.S. Mission
Premier Dennis King and Team PEI have concluded a successful trade mission to the United States, where they strengthened economic ties, promoted Island products, and advocated for the interests of Prince Edward Island businesses. The delegation, which visited key New England...
Watershed group making a difference in the Hunter River area ecosystem for 25 years
The Hunter Clyde Watershed Group is one of the longest-serving watershed groups in PEI, serving the areas of Hunter River, New Glasgow and North Rustico. Victoria Hawkins is the interim watershed coordinator for Hunter Clyde. “We do a lot of different programs. Our main ones this...
Premier King Introduces Team PEI Ahead of U.S. Trade Mission
Premier Dennis King has announced the members of Team PEI, a delegation of elected officials, industry leaders, and key sector representatives that will travel to the United States to strengthen trade relationships, promote Island products, and advocate for the interests of...
Coastal adaptation work started at Souris Causeway to protect shoreline and infrastructure
To improve shoreline protection and prevent erosion along the Route 2 Souris Causeway, the provincial government has begun a coastal engineering adaption project. The initiative will include the installation of two armour stone groynes, a sandstone rock sill, and two sandstone...
Eastern watershed group boosts biodiversity and community pride
Belfast Area Watershed Group, also known as BAWG, manages about 22,000 hectares within 7.5 watersheds, across the communities of Eldon to Wood Islands and Beach Point. “We conduct water quality testing and participate in estuary monitoring. We monitor bank swallows, amphibians...
Healthcare system across PEI experiencing overcapacity and increased wait times
The healthcare system across Prince Edward Island is currently facing significant overcapacity resulting in limited bed availability. With the onset of the cold and flu season, healthcare facilities are anticipating an increase in patient volumes, which will further challenge the...
PEI involved in PowerSchool cybersecurity event
The Government of Prince Edward Island is informing students, parents, guardians, teachers, and school administration that some of their personal information may have been part of PowerSchool’s recent North American cybersecurity incident. As a result of unauthorized access to...
Flashing blue lights on more emergency vehicles enhances public safety
Ambulances and fire trucks can now use flashing blue lights in emergencies, improving their visibility and making it safer to help people in need. Prince Edward Island (PEI) paramedics and firefighters requested the Province make the change. Using blue lights helps vehicles stand...