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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
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Friday, May 3, 2024
The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is recognized annually on May 5. It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls.
“May 5 is also known as Red Dress Day, and it is important for us to remember the thousands of missing Indigenous...
Province invests to freeze public transit fares again
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Friday, May 3, 2024
The provincial government is freezing public transit fares to ensure Islanders continue to have affordable transportation options and to attract more passengers.
The Province is investing $1 million to keep transit rates at June 2022 levels. One-way trips are $2 and all transit routes are free for children and students k-12. Monthly transit...
Islanders encouraged to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week will take place across Canada beginning on May 5th through May 11th and the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) has events scheduled to help Islanders be better prepared.
The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week 2024 is: Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. PEI EMO is offering a number of free...
New program helps students play an active role in their learning and prepare for the workforce
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In Andrew Rowe’s class, students are busy doing hands-on activities, solving problems, and working on creative projects.
Rowe teaches Essential Skills Achievement Pathway (ESAP) at Montague Regional High School, a pilot program that gets students ready for jobs in a skills-based economy and helps them prepare for future work, learning and life...
Statement by Premier King on National Physicians’ Day
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Physicians’ Day:
“Today – May 1 – is National Physicians’ Day, a day to honour the dedication and compassion of physicians.
Physicians play an integral role in our lives, providing essential healthcare services with skill, empathy, and integrity....
Age restriction removed for pharmacist assessment of uncomplicated UTIs
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Monday, April 29, 2024
Pharmacists across the Island can now do an assessment and prescribe treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) for people of any age.
Previously, Islanders were required to be 19+ for this assessment. The age restriction has been lifted through the practice directive of the PEI College of Pharmacy.
“Pharmacy Plus PEI...
IWS Grant recipients strive to empower women in PEI
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Monday, April 29, 2024
The Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s IWS Grant Program.
The IWS Grant Program supports and empowers women across Prince Edward Island by providing financial assistance for projects and initiatives that promote gender equality, women's empowerment, and advance women in society.
The...
Statement by Premier King on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace:
“Each year on April 28, we pause to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or lost their lives through a workplace tragedy.
Employees in all fields, backgrounds and ages...
Statement by Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture on spring lobster season
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement:
“As Island lobster fishers set out tomorrow, I would like to wish them all a very successful season.
Island lobster fishers have played a crucial role in our communities for many generations. It is one of the key drivers of our province’s...
Sunny mornings, an e-bike and a bike lane make for an easy commute
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Friday, April 26, 2024
For Sean Ledgerwood, the best part about driving his e-bike to work are the mornings.
“The mornings are beautiful, fresh, crisp air.”
Sean, an air and water monitoring supervisor with Environment, Energy and Climate Action, bought his e-bike last year and has been driving it back and forth to work during the summer months.
“The government...