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Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week: “Volunteers are the heart of our communities. They share their time, skills, and... -
Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Zack Bell issued the following statement on the opening of spring lobster season: “As we head into our spring lobster season, I want to thank... -
Two years ago, Karen Wood lost her husband - her best friend and soulmate, Lawrence Wood. But the decision they made together to register as organ and tissue donors became a light in her darkest of... -
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance, presented the Government of Prince Edward Island’s 2025-26 operating budget to the legislative assembly, outlining over $3.5 billion in investments to... -
If you ask a fifth or sixth grader in PEI if they’ve met the Pen Lady, chances are they’ll know exactly who you’re talking about. Shelby McCarron, the provincial Youth Gaming and Gambling...
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Statement by Premier Lantz on National Volunteer Week
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Monday, April 28, 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week:
“Volunteers are the heart of our communities. They share their time, skills, and compassion to lift others up and make our province stronger.
This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the theme Volunteers Make Waves—recognizing how...
Statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
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Monday, April 28, 2025
Hon. Jenn Redmond, Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning & Population, 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 due to a workplace tragedy.
Workers of all ages...
Statement by Minister Bell on lobster season opening
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Friday, April 25, 2025
Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Zack Bell issued the following statement on the opening of spring lobster season:
“As we head into our spring lobster season, I want to thank our fishers, processors, and everyone involved in the PEI lobster industry for their hard work and dedication.
Lobster fishing has been at the heart...
Lawrence’s legacy lives on through organ donation
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Two years ago, Karen Wood lost her husband - her best friend and soulmate, Lawrence Wood. But the decision they made together to register as organ and tissue donors became a light in her darkest of days.
“It was something we believed in,” said Karen from her home in Stratford, Prince Edward Island. “We both agreed it was the right thing to do.”...
New mobile X-ray service for long-term care residents
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
A new mobile X-ray program is making diagnostic imaging more accessible by bringing services directly to residents in long-term care (LTC) homes across Prince Edward Island.
The mobile service, currently offering chest X-rays, is being rolled out to all public and private LTC homes and is expected to be fully available provincewide by May 2025...
New grants for researchers and entrepreneurs in cleantech
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
New grants of up to $100,000 per project are available to help develop emerging clean technologies through the Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT-PEI) Clean Technology Challenge.
As the province works toward its net zero goals, researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to submit proposals for projects aligned with the following priority...
Program brings rehabilitation support to residents at Garden Home
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience.
One moment in particular stands out for him.
“There was a resident who told me his biggest goal was to regain the ability...
I don’t need someone to say that I did something great, I’m doing it for the people of my community
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
“It is a true honour to be recognized in this way. I don’t do the work I do for any type of recognition,” said Susan (Sue) Doucette, provincial palliative home care clinical development coordinator, recipient of the King Charles III medal. “My home-based care team, our Island hospices, and everyone who provides and supports hospice and palliative...
Meet Ellen Davis, PEI’s Livestock Champion
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Ellen Davis comes from a long line of beef farmers and has a deep passion for the livestock sector—it's in her blood. As the Island’s new Livestock Champion, she’s eager to share her passion and make a positive impact on the industry in PEI.
"Being raised on a farm, I developed a deep respect and interest in agriculture, and I knew it was a...
Measles cases on PEI
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Friday, April 11, 2025
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office has confirmed two cases of measles on the Island. These are the first reported cases since 2013.
The affected individuals are adult residents of PEI who traveled together to an area within Canada where outbreaks are ongoing. Both individuals were unimmunized and have since recovered. Public Health...