Recent News
Finding holistic health at Eternal Wellness in Rustico
For many, Eternal Wellness in Rustico might look like just another wellness centre at first glance. But behind the weights and fitness classes is a powerful program helping people heal, grow, and connect, not just in body, but in mind and spirit, too. Thanks to support from the...
Over 200,000 Pharmacy Plus PEI Assessments this year
Pharmacy Plus PEI is celebrating more than 200,000 assessments for many common ailments and conditions or to renew eligible prescriptions since the launch of the program two and a half years ago. The Pharmacy Plus PEI program supports Islanders through 49 participating pharmacies...
Positive changes to corporate tax rate and small business tax threshold
Effective July 1, changes to the general business tax rate and the small business tax threshold are expected to save Island businesses an estimated $9.3 million this fiscal year. Changes include decreasing the general tax rate for businesses from 16 per cent to 15 per cent and...
Older Islanders get tech savvy with help from “TechNTalk”
A series of free information sessions aimed at empowering older Islanders to learn more about their technological devices is returning for its second year, starting next week. TechNTalk sessions will be offered in communities across PEI in July and August. At each TechNTalk...
Statement by Premier Lantz on Canada Day
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement recognizing Canada Day: “On July 1 st, we will join Canadians from coast to coast to coast in celebrating Canada Day. Prince Edward Island has a proud place in the story of Canada, from the...
PEI wildland firefighters heading to Yukon
Ten forest firefighters from the Island are headed to Yukon to help with the wildfire situation. The Government of Prince Edward Island has more than 55 staff trained in wildland firefighting, including foresters, forest technicians, wildlife technicians, and others who have fire...
Bringing vision care closer to home
When Dr. Jessica Wood realized how many Island seniors were missing out on eye exams because they couldn’t get to a clinic, she knew something had to change. As an optometrist working across Prince County, she often met patients for whom travel was a major barrier, or simply not...
Horses returning to Confederation Trail starting July 1
Equestrians will have access to portions of the Confederation Trail again this summer from July 1 – October 31. The following designated areas can be used by equestrians from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset: Prince County: Harper to Alma, and O’Leary to...
Public Service Announcement – Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Chief Public Health Office is investigating two cases of measles in PEI in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people with public exposure sites. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through the air and close contact, such as breathing, coughing, or...
Statement by Minister of Education and Early Years on the last day of classes
The Minister of Education and Early Years Robin Croucher issued the following statement to congratulate students and staff on completing another successful school year: “As the school year comes to an end, I want to celebrate the efforts, dedication, and achievements of students...