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Province launches Seniors’ Food Pilot Program
The provincial government is partnering with The Wheelhouse, The Kings Playhouse and Meals on Wheels PEI to operate a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas for 12-weeks beginning March 14. PEI seniors, aged 65 and older, can register as of today, March...
Department of Finance Annual Report 2021-2022
This publication is the Annual Report for the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.
Province partners with PEI Fishermen’s Association to develop e-log solution
Fishers in Prince Edward Island will soon be using a new homegrown e-log system to help protect ocean resources. To meet the reporting requirements set out by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for Island fishers by 2024, the Department of Fisheries and Communities (DFC...
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in a new building for the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty of Medicine
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, Sean Casey, Member of...
Licensed Practical Nurses - Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program
The PEI Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program for recent graduate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurses is an initiative to provide meaningful employment opportunities and to fill vacant LPN positions of Health PEI. Eligibility Who is eligible for this program? Eligible Licensed Practical Nurses include individuals who meet the following criteria: Students completing the last year of a recognized Canadian Practical Nursing program; or Applicants with experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse; and Applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada; Applicants not currently working...
Maintenance and Capital Repairs to existing Public Housing top priority in coming months
The Province is collecting feedback from Island seniors in social housing units on maintenance priorities for government owned buildings. The budget for capital maintenance repairs has increased from $1.2 million in 2022/2023 to $3.6 million in 2023/2024, with an investment of...
Domestic Brush Burning - Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to obtain a burning permit? For Category 1 fires (burning of piles smaller than two metres by three metres) and campfires - no, but you now need to check the burn restrictions to see when you are allowed to burn. For Category 2,3, and 4 fires – yes, you do still require...
Categories of Outdoor Fires
If you light a fire, you must ensure it is extinguished before leaving the area. What are the burning categories? Category 1 Fires A burning permit is not required for Category 1 fires. Your municipality may have a burning restriction that supersedes the provincial burning map...