Recent News
Popular PEI Provincial Park protected for generations
An innovative shoreline project that is reducing the impacts of climate change and erosion at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park near West Point is complete. The shoreline was suffering from ongoing and extensive sea level rise, storm surge, and wave-driven erosion. Cedar Dunes...
Islanders receive 2024 Heritage Awards
Several Islanders were recognized recently for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, along with Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry, presented the 2024 Heritage Awards to groups and individuals in several categories at...
Local fire chief knows it’s important to be FireSmart
When Jason Woodbury heard about the FireSmart™ Canada program, he jumped at the chance to be a part of it. Jason, who is the Fire Chief in Miscouche, is also a former member of the Nova Scotia Forestry Department and knows better than most how important it is to be FireSmart...
Province proclaims paid sick leave
Island workers will have access to paid sick leave effective October 1, 2024. Following amendments made to the Employment Standards Act during the most recent fall sitting of the legislature, Island workers will be eligible for up to three paid sick days depending on the length...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement.: “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21 to recognize the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination. This important day...
United Kingdom and Ireland recruitment mission to bring skilled workers to PEI
Recruiting skilled workers will be top priority as a PEI industry-led business delegation attends upcoming job fairs overseas. The Island delegation will travel to the Newcomers Canada‘s recruitment events in Birmingham, England and Dublin, Ireland between April 24-27 where...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on International Francophonie Day
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on International Francophonie Day: “Today is International Francophonie Day. March 20 has been recognized globally as a day to celebrate the French language, culture and...
COVID-19 Spring Booster Dose available
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reminds Islanders that a COVID-19 booster dose is currently available in PEI. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released updated guidance on an additional booster COVID-19 dose for Spring 2024. The COVID-19...
More arts funding to promote prevention of gender-based violence
Established and emerging Island artists can now access funding to help raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) its impacts, and prevention. To support the continued growth of the arts community, this funding will help with the creation and dissemination of artistic...
Forest fire season begins
With active forest fires in other Canadian provinces, the provincial Forests, Fish and Wildlife division is reminding Islanders that PEI’s wildfire risk season runs from March 15 to November 15 each year. Residents planning on burning brush outdoors must check for burning...