Recent News
Province shares 2024-2025 school calendar
To help families and school staff plan for the year ahead, the province has released the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes 182 instructional days. The school calendar lays out all the important dates families and the school community need to know for the year...
Province releases five-year housing strategy
Today, the provincial government released a five-year housing strategy to guide efforts across the province to facilitate the growth of housing supply, provide more options for low-and medium-income residents, and support those most in need. Building Together – Prince Edward...
Province’s first-ever mental health and addictions emergency department ready to open
The Mental Health and Addictions Emergency Department will open next week to Islanders needing urgent mental health, addiction and substance use care and clinical support in times of crisis. The new $9.5 million facility is the first of its kind in the province and in Atlantic...
Public library patrons have free access to SaltWire online news content
The PEI Public Library Service has partnered with SaltWire Network to give library patrons free access to SaltWire's online news content at all 25 library locations. Visitors to any PEI Public Library branch can enjoy free access to the diverse range of local news articles...
Cavendish and north shore transit routes will resume this summer
Rural transit routes to Cavendish and other north shore communities will resume in June to help support tourism operators, employees and residents during the busy summer season. Two routes – one from Summerside and one from Charlottetown – will provide daily service to Cavendish...
Province launches PEI’s population framework and introduces measures to slow down population growth
The Government of Prince Edward Island released today the provincial population framework and introduces a refocused approach to PEI’s immigration programs to align nominations with provincial pressures and priorities. The Province has seen consistent population increases over...
New CEO joins Island’s health authority
Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane, in consultation with the Health PEI Board of Directors, announced that Health PEI will soon have a new Chief Executive Officer. Melanie Fraser, an accomplished senior Public Sector executive with 20+ years of experience building...
Government invests additional $2.7 million to increase social programs rates
Increases to social programs rates will come into effect on March 1, 2024 to expand support and resources to Island households receiving assistance. Islanders receiving Social Assistance or Assured Income benefits will see a five per cent increase to their basic unit rate (BUR)...
New recruitment strategy will help address critical shortage of skilled trades across Atlantic Canada
Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) to develop and implement regional immigration plan to help address critical shortages in the sector. The need to increase the number of skilled tradespeople in Atlantic Canada’s construction sector has never been greater...
Federal and provincial governments invest in roads improvement in Prince Edward Island
Improvements to local roads will benefit Islanders and their businesses, with work taking place thanks to the combined investment of more than $21.4 million from the federal and Prince Edward Island governments. Announced by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Member of Parliament Heath...