• CPHO says P.E.I. should focus on education, but not a ban, when it comes to energy drinks

  Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-16 21:11:27.0
  Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Healthcare, Education, Governance]

  Dr. Heather Morrison, Prince Edward Island's chief public health officer, recommended to a legislative standing committee that the province prioritize an educational approach rather than a ban regarding energy drink consumption among youth. While federal rules introduced this year require warning labels stating energy drinks are not recommended for individuals under 14, and Quebec is pursuing a ban for those under 16, P.E.I. currently restricts sales in schools but enforces no age restrictions elsewhere. The Department of Education and Early Years and the Chief Public Health Office will collaborate to strengthen informational resources for students and families, with the legislative committee planning to submit government recommendations later in the year.

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• P.E.I. child advocate at odds with PSB over consultation on sexual misconduct policy

  Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-11 09:00:00.0
  Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Education, Public Safety, Justice, Governance]

  Prince Edward Island Child and Youth Advocate Marvin Bernstein has launched an official investigation into the Public Schools Branch and the Department of Education and Early Years following the implementation of a new school sexual misconduct policy. The policy, drafted in response to a bill introduced by Green MLA Karla Bernard following the guilty plea of substitute teacher Matthew Craswell, was finalized without incorporating Bernstein's substantive feedback regarding the legal duty to report and investigative clarity. While Public Schools Branch officials maintain that Bernstein declined multiple direct invitations to collaborate on shaping the policy between December 2025 and April 2026, Bernstein contends that the final framework fails to adequately prioritize mandatory reporting to Child Protection Services and the police.

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