Recent News
Government rolls back property tax
On Wednesday during the legislative assembly, Government passed an amendment to the Real Property Tax Act that will roll back provincial residential property taxes to prevent a sharp rise in taxes in 2024. The amendment introduces an owner-occupied residential tax credit to net...
Statement by Honourable Barb Ramsay on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed annually on December 3: “This day is such an important reminder that as a province and nation we have a...
Mount Stewart Public Library temporary closure
The Mount Stewart Public Library will be closed for the month of December for building maintenance. Library patrons can still return their items to the book drop at this location, but they will need to visit another public library location to borrow any items. Anyone who normally...
Low-interest Loans and new grants announced to add or expand child care centres
The provincial government is launching three new programs to provide financial assistance to operators and developers interested in building or renovating facilities for new or expanded Early Years Centres (EYCs). The Department of Education and Early Years, in partnership with...
Inquest called for Hoddinott death
Chief Coroner Dr. Brandon Webber has announced that the inquest into the death of Kenneth Hoddinott is scheduled for November 27 and 28. Mr. Hoddinott died while in custody at the Provincial Correctional Centre in Sleepy Hollow on December 16, 2021. The inquest will be held at...
New transit record, expanded routes for December
The number of Islanders taking public transit continues to grow and routes are expanding during the busiest month of the holiday season to help people get around. Transit PEI service is expanding to include a route from Souris and Georgetown into Charlottetown on Saturdays in...
Pre-budget consultations open to Islanders
Island residents are invited to have their say on the 2024-2025 operating budget by taking part in annual pre-budget consultations. Residents can submit their thoughts and ideas by emailing budgetsubmissions@gov.pe.ca, participating in an online survey or by registering for...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “November 25 is the launch of the Purple Ribbon Campaign and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women...
Two new exhibits to be held at Eptek Art & Culture Centre
Eptek Art & Culture Centre is hosting two exhibitions, Aquaculture: Farming the Waters and Summerside Art Club's AquaVision from November. 28 to Feb. 16, 2023. A public launch event will be held on December 5 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Aquaculture: Farming the Waters is developed in...
Wear purple to support ending gender-based violence
To show support for ending gender-based violence, Islanders are encouraged to wear purple during the 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10. Purple ribbons are worn in honour and remembrance of the 14 women murdered in Montreal December 6, 1989, and the 10 women...