Recent News
Islanders invited to participate in emergency management training
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is inviting all individuals and organizations interested in learning more about emergency management to sign up for free training courses. The Emergency Management Training offered through PEI EMO offers a variety of online and in...
Anti-Racism Grant funding available
Non-profit and charitable organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Grant funding. Funding through this program will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities in Prince Edward...
Tax changes to benefit Islanders
Island residents will save more in 2024 due to changes in provincial income and property taxes this year. Changes to the current income tax bracket system effective January 1, 2024, will result in total savings of $14 million this fiscal year to Islanders impacted, with savings...
Newly designated Early Years Centres and updated regulations
The New Year brings added benefits for the early years sector in Prince Edward Island, including updated regulations, three newly designated Early Years Centres (EYCs) and a drop in child care fees to $10-a-day. After extensive consultation, the province is pleased to support the...
Premier King appoints new member of Senior Leadership Team
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, announced the appointment of Laurae Kloschinsky as the new Assistant Deputy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions with the Department of Health & Wellness. The role was previously held by Krista Shaw since February 2022. Ms...
Grants available to support women and girls
Applications are open for the 2024 Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) Grant, which supports projects aimed at benefiting women and girls in Prince Edward Island. Through the IWS, the province is commitment to empowering women and girls and cultivating communities where...
Call for Submissions for PEI Book Awards
Island-based authors, editors, and book creators are invited to submit their works for consideration for the 2024 PEI Book Awards. The awards are presented every two years in four categories of writing including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature. Recognizing...
Government seeking industry insights on forest sector
Knowing more about the forest sector in PEI will help government shape policies and programs that support the Island forests. Forests, Fish and Wildlife staff will be meeting with local forestry companies to collect information on the impact of the sector throughout the province...
Top library picks for 2023
A new record was set in 2023 for engagement with the PEI Public Library Service. Islanders borrowed over a half million items, including books, musical instruments, tools, sports equipment and more. “Our Island libraries are committed to helping children and adults develop a love...
Statement regarding the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour council
Honourable Rob Lantz, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement today: “On December 8 th, 2023, I received a formal request from the Rural Municipality of Murray Harbour to conduct an inquiry into the conduct of Councillor John Robertson and his...