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Celebration of Treaty Day
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Today is Treaty Day, celebrating the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation.
To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month, the leadership of the Mi’kmaq First Nations joined Premier Dennis King today at the Provincial Administration Building...
Islanders asked to participate in substance use survey
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Islanders are encouraged to take part in a new survey on substance use, knowledge and attitudes that will help shape the future of public health in the province.
The anonymous survey will be available throughout the month of October and is open to residents aged 16 and older to share their experiences and thoughts on substances, including...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on Mi’kmaq History Month
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement:
“October is Mi’kmaq History Month. It is an opportunity to learn more about and celebrate the Mi’kmaq people of Prince Edward Island.
The Government of PEI is committed to supporting the Mi’kmaq people and working together to advance reconciliation. It is...
Province recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Monday, September 30, 2024
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities.
In 2021, an amendment to the Employment Standards Act officially recognized September 30 as a provincial statutory...
Public Health recommendations - PEI International Shellfish Festival
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Friday, September 27, 2024
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024.
Over 550 symptomatic people who attended the festival responded to the online questionnaire...
Ron Profit - Finding Friendship and Support Through Cancer Diagnoses
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Friday, September 27, 2024
When Ron Profit was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago at aged 51, he was sent to Toronto for surgery.
“My prostate gland was removed along with some lymph nodes,” he said. “I was relieved to learn that the cancer had not spread, and, at that time, I didn’t require any follow up treatment like radiation or chemotherapy.”
Prostate...
Statement by Minister McLane Recognizing Environmental Health Officers
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week:
"As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who play a critical role in promoting and protecting the health and safety of Islanders and visitors....
Tyne Valley rink on the way to net zero
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Solar panels and heat pumps are now fueling the community rink in Tyne Valley.
Supported by $345,147 from the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) fund, the Cavendish Farms Community Events Centre in Tyne Valley has a 99 KW solar system which will help reduce the community’s energy costs and eight heat pumps to make the rink...
Continuing the conversation, Minister launches phase two of Focus on the Frontline
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Building on the success of the initial phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, will carry out a second phase this October to meet with healthcare staff across the province, focusing on community healthcare.
Last year, the minister met with more than 104 staff members in hospitals, long-term...
Educating more RNs at UPEI to support the healthcare system
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Student enrolment continues to grow in the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Nursing through a collaborative partnership with the province to help address nursing shortages in the healthcare system.
“There is a need to educate, recruit, and retain an increased number of nursing graduates to practice in the PEI health care...