Recent News
Elmira Railway Museum’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation invites everyone to attend Elmira Railway Museum’s 50 th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, August 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The rain date for the celebration will be Friday, August 8 at the same time. Address: Elmira Railway...
Provincial Funding to Support Camps and Activities for Islanders with Disabilities
Islanders with complex needs are enjoying a summer of connection, learning, and fun through inclusive programming at Camp Gencheff—made possible in part through provincial support. Camp Gencheff provides a variety of programs year-round to support adults and children with...
Statement by Premier Rob Lantz on Emancipation Day
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “Today is Emancipation Day, a day to recognize the strength, resilience and perseverance of Black communities in PEI and across the country. This day commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Canada...
Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan partner to reduce internal trade barriers
Premier Rob Lantz and Premier Scott Moe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen economic ties and improve labour mobility between Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan. The agreement supports a shared commitment to reducing interprovincial trade barriers and...
Annual funding supports programming for youth in recovery
Island youth who’ve struggled with addiction, mental well-being, and other challenges will benefit from provincial support for recovery services offered by the Reach Foundation. Founded in 2013, Reach – an acronym for recovery, employment, assistance, courage, and hope – provides...
Land acquired for future Kings County Memorial Hospital and Community Health Centre in Three Rivers
The Government of Prince Edward Island has acquired land in the Town of Three Rivers for the development of a new Community Health Centre and the future site of a new Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH). The land acquisition is a critical step towards building modern and...
25 new physicians hired in 2025: Mid-year update on physician recruitment
Prince Edward Island is strengthening access to care and improving health services across the province with 25 new physicians hired so far in 2025, adding to the 41 physicians hired in 2024 for a cumulative total of 66 physicians in 18 months. Between January 1 and July 22, 2025...
Climate funding supports 10 more PEI projects to fight climate change
With the help of provincial funding from the Climate Challenge Fund, Islanders are working on 10 new and innovative projects to help combat climate change impacts. The goal of the fund is to empower people of various backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, working across sectors...
Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick partner to reduce internal trade barriers
Premier Rob Lantz and Premier Susan Holt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens collaboration between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick on interprovincial trade and labour mobility. The agreement reflects shared priorities- reducing red tape...
Province announces plans for new elementary in East Royalty
Design plans for the new East Royalty Elementary School were unveiled today. The new school will be built next to L.M. Montgomery Elementary School, using the same design as the recently opened Sherwood Elementary School. Once complete, East Royalty Elementary will welcome up to...