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“One thing I love about the Community Health Engagement Committee (CHEC) is they’re not stuck on all the things that are wrong with the health care system or all the challenges,” said Ryan Fahey,... -
The PEI Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada (TRNC) program celebrates the graduation of 34 internationally educated nurses who are now equipped to help address the nursing shortage in PEI. ... -
A provincial government investment of more than $3.3 million is helping 35 rural community organizations strengthen emergency response to keep residents safer. The Rural Growth Initiative provides... -
Evangéline, Prince Edward Island – The building designs for the new education centre in Évangéline were unveiled today. This new centre will replace the school damaged by Hurricane Fiona and will be... -
Island residents now have increased access to cataract surgeries, thanks to a partnership between local ophthalmologists, the Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI that will see thousands...
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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...
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...