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Statement by Premier King on the passing of Allan Andrews
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of Allan Andrews:
“I want to extend my condolences to the Andrews family on the passing of Allan; a visionary founder of Andrews Hockey Growth Programs in Prince Edward Island, a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Allan’s passion for the game...
Western PEI’s Patient Medical Home: Alberton Community Health Centre (CHC)
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Since October 2023, the Alberton Community Health Centre (CHC) has been welcoming West Prince residents to a bright, welcoming and new building. Located at 397 Church Street, the CHC provides nearly 20,000 square-feet of specially designed space to allow for multiple health care teams to work closely together. These teams were previously spread...
Federal government transfers $9 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Prince Edward Island
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Monday, August 19, 2024
The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.
This is the first of two payments to Prince Edward Island for this fiscal year...
Day 2: Summer student journals learning experience in the field
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
This is part two 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 2: beaver management
I spent the day learning about beaver management with...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on National Acadian Day
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on National Acadian Day:
“Today, I am proud to celebrate National Acadian Day with all Islanders. On August 15 we recognize Acadie across the Atlantic provinces and celebrate the vitality of our Acadian and Francophone community...
Statement by Premier King on National Acadian Day
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Acadian Day:
“Vive l’Acadie! August 15 is National Acadian Day and an incredible opportunity to celebrate the rich and vibrant Acadian culture that is woven into the fabric of our beautiful province.
From the joyous cheers and noisemakers of the...
In the Time of Maud a trip to the past
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Since the release of the Anne of Green Gables novel in 1908, the lore and legend of Lucy Maud Montgomery has continued to grow.
Arguably her most beloved work, the story of Anne Shirley not only sold millions of books, but has also been adapted into movies, a television series and stage productions.
And like the character of Anne, Montgomery is...
New agreement with physicians gives them more time for patient care
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The groundbreaking physician services agreement drastically cuts the administrative burden on doctors allowing them to devote more time to treating Islanders thereby enhancing the overall quality of healthcare in the province.
The new agreement reduces paperwork and simplifies processes for physicians. One of the changes that will have the most...
PEI Chief Public Health Office declares pertussis outbreak
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Islanders are strongly advised to keep current on all vaccinations, particularly parents and caregivers, who should ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines schedule. This is increasingly important due to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in PEI and across Canada.
Vaccination is the most effective defense against pertussis...
New series: summer student journals learning experience while in the field
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
This is part of one 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).
MacDonald is from Stratford and studied at the University of Prince Edward Island in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Climate Change and...