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04/27/2026

📣Summerside Lobster Carnival Raceway Days - What To Expect

Join us July 15–18 for four exciting days of summer fun in Summerside!

Enjoy:
🐎 Live harness racing
🎡 Midway rides and attractions
🎶 Live entertainment
🍽️ Great food
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities

Hosted at Credit Union Place and Red Shores at Summerside Raceway, Raceway Days celebrates the very best of our community—while marking 150 years of harness racing in Summerside.

And it all leads to the thrilling finale: the 58th Governor’s Plate.

👉 Full schedule coming soon!

04/14/2026

04/05/2026

02/23/2026

Health Services Impacted by Weather – February 23, 2026

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to please call ahead to confirm their appointment – or to notify staff if they are unable to make an appointment.

Health PEI will provide updates online at www.healthpei.ca/storm-centre whenever health programs and services are impacted.

Islanders are reminded to call 8-1-1 for non-urgent health care advice, or 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.

Severe weather and road conditions can impact medical appointments and other health care services. This page lists locations and services that are currently closed or delayed due to weather. This list may change frequently. If you are unsure if your appointment will be rescheduled or if you cannot m...

02/18/2026

Islanders invited to help shape PEI’s land use future

Island residents are invited to take part in the next phase of public engagement on the future of land use in Prince Edward Island.

Engagement will run from February 17 to March 20, 2026, and will help the province understand Islanders’ priorities as PEI grows and changes.

“Island residents know their communities best and their voices are essential in shaping a land use strategy that supports affordability, sustainability and resilience. This process is about listening. The feedback we gather will help guide decisions that reflect Islanders’ priorities, community needs, and the values we share.”

— Land and Environment Minister Darlene Compton

There are several ways for people to provide input:

Take the survey

Complete a confidential, anonymous survey that explores perspectives on land‑use coordination, housing, environment, rural development, long‑term planning, and more.

Attend an open house

Attend one of the casual drop‑in sessions being held across the Island to share ideas, ask questions, and speak directly with staff.

Prince County
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
4–7p.m.
Veteran’s Centre, Credit Union Place, Summerside
Kings County
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
4–7 p.m.
Eastern Kings Sportsplex, Souris
Queens County
Thursday, March 5, 2026
4–7 p.m.
MacDougall Hall, University of Prince Edward Island
Participate in an online workshop

Register for one of the interactive virtual sessions focused on housing, agriculture, environment, and community development.

Tuesday, February 24, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 16, 4–6 p.m.
For more information on how to participate, visit

02/12/2026

🏛️ Government Delays & Closures Update

All provincial civil service offices in Queens County, Charlottetown, and Kings County are on a delayed opening until 10:30 AM this morning ⏰

📢 A further announcement will be made by 9:30 AM with any updates or changes.

👉 This applies to provincial offices only (not federal or private businesses).

Stay safe out there ❄️🚗

02/12/2026

⚠️ Health Services Impacted by Weather – February 12, 2026 ❄️🌬️

Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics, and other health care services to please call ahead ☎️ to confirm your appointment — or notify staff if you are unable to attend.

📢 Updates will be posted online at:
👉 www.healthpei.ca/storm-centre

🩺 For non-urgent health care advice, call 8-1-1
🚨 In an emergency, call 9-1-1

Please travel safely and take care during the storm ❄️🚗

Severe weather and road conditions can impact medical appointments and other health care services. This page lists locations and services that are currently closed or delayed due to weather. This list may change frequently. If you are unsure if your appointment will be rescheduled or if you cannot m...

02/11/2026

Detours in place during Annandale Wharf Road bridge replacement

Motorists are advised that crews will be replacing a pipe on Annandale Wharf Road (Route 60005) in Annandale.

The work is needed because the existing pipe under the road has reached the end of its service life. The old pipe will be removed and replaced with a new concrete structure.

Dates:

Monday, February 16, with construction expected to continue into March. Crews will return in June to complete the paving.

Traffic:

Detours will be in place, and drivers should follow posted detour signs using Annandale Road and Nortons Road.

Safety:

Traffic should reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
Plan ahead to reach your destination on time.
Reduce speed in the area.
Remember, speeding and using your phone while driving, even when you’re waiting in traffic, are against the law.
Stay in the loop and plan your route during road construction:

PrinceEdwardIsland.ca/PlanYourRoute
Road construction map Prince Edward Island 511
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Road and bridge construction Stay in the loop and plan your route during PEI’s busy road construction season, find navigation tips, and other information to help plan your trips. Find road and bridge projects near you - See counties on a map Prince County Queens County Kings County We receive a lo...

02/10/2026

📢 Important Update for PEI Families & Our Community

A new independent report has been released outlining findings and recommendations to improve student safety in Island schools, particularly around how complaints and incidents of staff sexual misconduct are handled.

After months of interviews and research, the review calls for system-wide changes aimed at stronger protection, transparency, and accountability.

Student safety must always come first.
Awareness is part of building safer communities.

Let’s keep the conversation going — respectfully and thoughtfully.

After months of interviews and research former Chief Justice of the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal David Jenkins has delivered his report on student safety to the Minister of Education and Early Years. Student Safety in Island Schools: Handling of Complaints and Incidents of Staff Sexual Misco...

02/06/2026

Asphalt work taking place in Stratford

Asphalt patching will take place at the Trans-Canada Highway and Kinlock Road intersection in Stratford.

Dates:

Sunday, February 8 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Traffic:

Signage and traffic control will be in place for the duration of the work.

Safety:

Traffic should reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
Plan ahead to reach your destination on time.
Reduce speed in the area.
Obey flaggers and signs.
Remember, speeding and using your phone while driving, even when you’re waiting in traffic, are against the law.
Stay in the loop and plan your route during road construction:

PrinceEdwardIsland.ca/PlanYourRoute
Road construction map Prince Edward Island 511
Follow PEIPublicSafety on Facebook

Road and bridge construction Stay in the loop and plan your route during PEI’s busy road construction season, find navigation tips, and other information to help plan your trips. Find road and bridge projects near you - See counties on a map Prince County Queens County Kings County We receive a lo...

02/04/2026

Queen Elizabeth Hospital declares outbreak of Norovirus on Unit 8

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown has declared an outbreak of Norovirus on Unit 8, which cares for general medical patients.

During this time, patients on Unit 8 are restricted to one visitor at a time. Visitor restrictions will remain in place until the outbreak is declared over.

All visitors and staff to the hospital, including the emergency department, will be asked to follow the current infection control measures, including wearing a mask. Visitors are reminded not to visit if they are feeling unwell.





Media Contact:
Dave Atkinson
Senior Communications Officer, Health PEI
[email protected]