Recent News
Statement by Minister Natalie Jameson on the 2024 Easter Seals school tour
Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on the success of the 2024 Easter Seals Tour: “Heartfelt congratulations to Easter Seals PEI, their 2024 Ambassador Lucie Gallant, Lucie’s family, and the 66 Island schools who collectively...
RaeAnne Arsenault recognized for making school life better for students
Described as the person on the ground at every school event, RaeAnne Arsenault is well known in her school community for being caring, generous, and humble, with a passion for helping others. It’s no wonder the St. Louis Elementary School volunteer was recently recognized as the...
New paramedic initiatives aimed at reducing ED visits and improving access to care
A new policy directive from the Department of Health and Wellness will give paramedics more ways to help Islanders access safe, high-quality care in their communities. Effective May 7, 2024, Island EMS will introduce new protocols to determine whether people should receive care...
Partnership with Holland College adds to provincial housing supply
An additional three housing units built by Holland College students will support Islanders on the social housing registry in Summerside. The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the PEI Housing Corporation, has partnered with Holland College to create five single-family...
Province seeks proposals for modular home construction
Creating a local modular home fabrication facility will help fast track housing starts across the Island. As part of the Province’s commitment to improve the housing supply outlined in Building Together – Prince Edward Island Housing Strategy 2024-2029, members of the private...
Statement by Premier King on National Nurses Week
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Nurses Week: “Today, as we mark the first day of National Nurses Week, we recognize the important work of all nurses- including nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed...
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is recognized annually on May 5. It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. “May 5 is also known as Red Dress Day, and it is...
Province invests to freeze public transit fares again
The provincial government is freezing public transit fares to ensure Islanders continue to have affordable transportation options and to attract more passengers. The Province is investing $1 million to keep transit rates at June 2022 levels. One-way trips are $2 and all transit...
Islanders encouraged to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week will take place across Canada beginning on May 5 th through May 11 th and the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has events scheduled to help Islanders be better prepared. The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week 2024 is: Be...
New program helps students play an active role in their learning and prepare for the workforce
In Andrew Rowe’s class, students are busy doing hands-on activities, solving problems, and working on creative projects. Rowe teaches Essential Skills Achievement Pathway (ESAP) at Montague Regional High School, a pilot program that gets students ready for jobs in a skills-based...