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Atlantic Provincial Housing Ministers invite Federal Partnership to address Atlantic Canada’s housing challenges
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Friday, August 23, 2024
Housing challenges are escalating across Atlantic Canada, and advancing solutions to these challenges was the focus of yesterday’s meeting of the region's housing ministers. The Atlantic Provincial Ministers remain eager to collaborate closely with the federal government to fulfill the commitments made during the last meeting in January with the...
First forest sector profile released
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Friday, August 23, 2024
Feedback from the forestry sector will be used to help government with key decisions as it reviews programs, policies, and legislation related to PEI forests.
PEI’s first Forest Industry Capacity Report surveyed 61 individuals in the forestry sector who provided insight into harvested forest products and services.
“Most PEI forests are owned...
Statement by Premier King on the appointment of Dr Wassim Salamoun as Lieutenant Governor designate
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Friday, August 23, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the appointment of Dr Wassim Salamoun as Lieutenant Governor designate:
“I offer my congratulations to Dr. Wassim Salamoun on being named Prince Edward Island’s 43rd Lieutenant Governor.
He will serve our province with dedication and compassion as our vice-...
Day 4: Summer student journals learning experience in the field
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
This is part four of a six-part series in which Lauren MacDonald documents her internship experience as an environment summer student with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI). Here are MacDonald’s notes, in her own words.
Notes from the field day 4: installing water temperature loggers
I spent the afternoon with Rosie...
New $2 Million Health Innovative fund launched to improve access to care for Islanders
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
The provincial government is launching a new Health Innovative Fund to help unlock opportunities and ideas that will strengthen the PEI health care system and improve access to care for Islanders.
The Health Innovation Fund provides one-time financial assistance to new projects or initiatives that support best practices in health care,...
Health PEI midwives help Island families navigate the birthing process
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Health PEI's midwives are playing a vital role in supporting Island families throughout the birthing process. Since launching in May of 2024, midwifery services have helped deliver 10 babies on Prince Edward Island.
Harriet Dreise, who delivered her son Ruben on May 15th, is one of the first mothers who have benefited from the midwives' care....
Western watershed group repairs local river system
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Lot 11 and Area Watershed Management Group Inc. is one of the many watershed groups protecting PEI’s watercourses and wetlands.
Located in the community of Ellerslie, Lot 11 and Area was formed in 2009 when 22 community members came together to discuss how to safeguard their water system.
From then on, members met regularly and the Lot 11 and...
Communities receive funding for active transportation projects
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The provincial government is providing $5 million to support 27 new active transportation projects in communities across Prince Edward Island.
The Active Transportation Fund has supported projects that encourage more walking and biking since 2020, resulting in over 100 new active transportation initiatives from community groups, municipalities,...
Day 3: Summer student journals learning experience in the field
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
This is part three of a six-part series in which Lauren MacDonald documents her internship experience as an environment summer student with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI). Here are MacDonald’s notes, in her own words.
Notes from the field day 3: biodiversity inventory
Today, I spent the day assisting with a bio-...
Official Canadian Portrait of King Charles III
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Canadian Heritage recently released the official Canadian portraits of His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla and Their Majesties The King and The Queen.
The PEI Protocol Office received printed copies of His Majesty’s official Canadian portrait.The 14 x 17-inch portrait will be displayed in provincial courts, schools, libraries...