The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is marking its 27th year this month with the theme, Cultivate your roots! March is recognized as Francophonie Month around the world to celebrate the French language and culture. The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie is the perfect time to...
Tips for sorting waste Christmas cards, packaging and gift wrapping items Wrapping paper usually goes in compost (don’t worry about a little bit of tape) but foil and cellophane goes in waste. Box board (gift boxes, etc.) goes in compost, not recyclable. Corrugated cardboard...
A general election has been called in Prince Edward Island for April 3, 2023. Throughout the election period, government services will remain available as always, but advertising and communications activities, and updates to our website, will be limited. This includes web content...
The intended use of social media by the Government of Prince Edward Island is for strategic communications and engagement with citizens and stakeholders. Social media channels are monitored and maintained by moderators. Moderators will remove any or all comments or links posted...
When Erin McGrath-Gaudet joined the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in 2007, Prince Edward Island had a budget deficit while other provinces were enjoying surpluses. Now the Island has posted its third-straight surplus budget – and boasts impressive growth in...
Investing in infrastructure - Overlooking Georgetown’s bustling harbour a few blocks from town hall is its new wastewater lagoon – a modest feature that will play a big part in the town’s future. “We are really excited about this,” said Dorothy MacDonald, Georgetown’s chief...
Supporting Island families - Sarah McKenna of Sherwood brought her infant daughter Emma home from the hospital on January 3. It was her first child and she had some questions about what to expect about vaccination and breastfeeding. Until newborns arrive with an instruction...
With transportation being one of the largest carbon emitters in the province, public transit is key in reaching PEI’s goal of being the first net zero province in Canada by 2040. Whether you need to go to work, school, shopping, an appointment or out for pleasure, public transit...
Prince Edward Island has a vibrant and growing economy. Island businesses continue to deliver the highest quality products and service to the marketplace. Our economy features a mix of traditional resources - agriculture, fisheries and tourism - that have undergone significant...
Ringing in the new year with good cheer is a time-honoured tradition for many Islanders. There are nearly 40 levees planned for New Year’s Day across the Island, some starting bright and early in the morning. Although the levee tradition dates back to King Louis XIV, Canadians...