Pre-budget consultations open to Islanders

Island residents are invited to participate in the annual pre-budget consultations for the 2025-2026 provincial operating budget.  Residents can submit their thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways:

Islanders asked to participate in substance use survey

Islanders are encouraged to take part in a new survey on substance use, knowledge and attitudes that will help shape the future of public health in the province.  The anonymous survey will be available throughout the...

Statement by Premier Dennis King on Mi’kmaq History Month

Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement:  “October is Mi’kmaq History Month. It is an opportunity to learn more about and celebrate the Mi’kmaq people of Prince Edward Island. The Government...

Celebration of Treaty Day

Today is Treaty Day, celebrating the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation.  To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month, the leadership of the...

Province recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities. ...

Ron Profit – Finding Friendship and Support Through Cancer Diagnoses

When Ron Profit was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago at aged 51, he was sent to Toronto for surgery.  “My prostate gland was removed along with some lymph nodes,” he said. “I was...

Statement by Minister McLane Recognizing Environmental Health Officers            

Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week: “As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who...

Public Health recommendations – PEI International Shellfish Festival

The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024. 

Tyne Valley rink on the way to net zero 

Solar panels and heat pumps are now fueling the community rink in Tyne Valley.  Supported by $345,147 from the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) fund, the Cavendish Farms Community Events Centre in Tyne Valley has...

Continuing the conversation, Minister launches phase two of Focus on the Frontline

Building on the success of the initial phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, will carry out a second phase this October to meet with healthcare staff across...