Recent News
PEI invests almost $25 million in long term care
Today, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, announced an agreement has been reached with private long term care operators which will result in a record investment of almost $25 million...
Supporting outdoor learning
Island students are learning while outdoors and having fun at the same time thanks to more than 100 projects funded through new grants from the Department of Education and Early Years. The Outdoor Learning Grants are funding all sorts of outdoor activities, including day trips...
West Prince Curling Club celebrates grand opening
Curlers are celebrating a new beginning at the West Prince Curling Club in Mill River. The picturesque Mill River Resort, best known for golf, is now home to the newest curling venue in Prince Edward Island. The Government of Canada contributed $2.3 million through its Investing...
Provincial grants for student housing study
The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing support for a study to improve understanding of evolving student housing needs and expectations at the province’s post-secondary institutions. The Post-Secondary Student Needs Assessment Project is receiving $55,000 from the...
Island students excited to learn about the solar eclipse
Students have a special day circled on the calendar this year. But it’s not the last day of school or even their end of year trip. It’s April 8, when a solar eclipse will be visible from Prince Edward Island. Meredith Cameron MacIsaac teaches Grade 5 at West Royalty Elementary...
New funding available to Island performing arts venues
Performing arts venues across Prince Edward Island can access new funding to help modernize their spaces for artists and patrons. As part of the Province’s commitment to building a sustainable arts, culture and creative sector, Innovation PEI will provide up to $30,000 to...
Callbeck House receives heritage designation
The Callbeck House in Central Bedeque has been designated a Provincial Heritage Place under the PEI Heritage Places Protection Act. The designation means the property must be preserved and the building cannot be altered in a way that would detract from its historical significance...
Beneficial changes coming to Legal Aid eligibility
Beginning April 1, financial thresholds to access Legal Aid on PEI will be increased to match market basket measure (MBM) to more fairly represent the economic landscape and improve access to justice across the Island. The changes being announced today are a result of a review of...
Province offsets higher waste management fees for customers
The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) a grant of $2.95 million to avoid passing on increased costs of waste management operations to Island residents. Customers will see the grant on a separate line item on their property tax...
Canada signs $29 million bilateral agreement to help Islanders age with dignity
Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and...