Recent News
Improving building and development permit application process
Permit Coordinators are now available across the province to assist people with the building and development application process. Permit Coordinators are the first point of contact for all permit and property related requests and will provide one-on-one support by answering...
Inclusions East providing vital service with Independence Place
It’s been nothing but upward momentum for Inclusions East Inc. since opening its Independence Place in late 2022. Thanks to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund, $681,000 has gone towards the construction of the facility. Independence Place has nine units as well as...
Q & A about school bus safety with school bus driver Pat Ellsworth
Pat Ellsworth is a bus driver for St. Louis Elementary School and M.E. Callaghan Intermediate School in Prince Edward Island. Oct. 16-20 is School Bus Safety Week, and he has some advice for students, parents and the public about keeping everyone safe around school buses. What...
Women’s Unit at Provincial Correctional Centre near completion
Provincial and Federal representatives joined at an official ceremony to unveil and celebrate the opening of the new Women’s Unit at the Provincial Correctional Centre (PCC). First announced in 2019, the 22,722 ft² addition to the PCC will be the province’s first dedicated...
Long term care review identifies recommendations for enhancement
A recent report on the review of practices used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in long term care facilities identifies 17 recommendations to enhance care for residents. “I want to thank the review panel for their extensive work on this report. This will assist us in enhancing...
Province prepares for smooth transition of Health PEI leadership
Today, Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane, in consultation with the Health PEI Board of Directors, announced the next steps in preparation for smooth transition in leadership at Health PEI. Dr. Michael Gardam, current Chief Executive Officer for Health PEI, gave notice...
Halloween events planned for Museum and Heritage Foundation
It’s a month of thrills and chills for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation with many Halloween-themed events planned. In Charlottetown, Beaconsfield Historic House will be hosting a Victorian-era séance reenactment. The séance revolves around the Peake family and draws...
Province reviews report on biomass heating
The Forestry Commission has presented government with the first comprehensive review of the biomass heating sector in PEI. As a first step to implementing the PEI Forestry Commission’s recommendations on biomass, the province will review and update its process for assessing...
Debris disposal pits closing
Private disposal pits used for Fiona debris are closing at the end of October. Residents wishing to drop off debris before the end of October should ensure they are only leaving tree branches and other wood debris. Do not drop off household waste at private disposal pits. Private...
Oct 16 - 20 is School Bus Safety Week
Everyone has a role to play to make sure Island students travel safely on buses every day throughout the school year. This is School Bus Safety Week and it’s a good reminder that students, bus drivers, parents, and motorists must all work together to ensure students get to school...