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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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Applications open for Wellness Grant Program
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News Release
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Live Well PEI is now accepting applications for funding for new projects that can reduce barriers, increase supports, and enhance resources to make healthy living an easier choice for all Island residents.
Organizations, Indigenous groups, schools and communities can apply to the Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program to support health promotion...
Bottle deposit increase requires legislative change
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News Release
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways.
A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is currently underway.
“We are looking at a made-in-PEI model, but staff are reviewing best practices across...
The PEI Public Library Service extends hours of French service libraries
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News Release
Monday, July 8, 2024
Island residents can now visit French service libraries more often with new extended hours this summer.
The PEI Public Library Service is extending operating hours at all three French service libraries effective July 9, 2024. These new hours will impact Bibliothèque publique d'Abram-Village, Bibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault (...
Annual Statistical Review shows PEI economy continues to grow
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News Release
Friday, July 5, 2024
The 50th Annual Statistical Review shows that PEI still has the fastest growing economy among provinces, second only to the territory of Nunavut, despite economic expansion slowing for the second consecutive year.
“We are marking 50 years of reporting to Islanders what they need to know to make more informed decisions on the businesses they run...
Feedback wanted on upcoming legislative changes
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News Release
Friday, July 5, 2024
The Province is inviting members of the public and stakeholder groups to share their opinions on changes to provincial laws in PEI.
As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, consultation documents for the following pieces of legislation are now posted: Department of Justice and Public...
Government developing plan for a Provincial Food Waste Reduction Strategy
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News Release
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of reviewing food waste across the Island and the impacts it can have on our communities and the environment.
As PEI continues to cement itself as a leading food provider for residents of the province, across Canada and the world, Government is launching the development of a Provincial Food Waste...
Horses return to Confederation Trail
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News Release
Friday, June 28, 2024
Equestrians will once again have access to designated rural sections of the Confederation Trail from July 1 to October 31.
Equestrians can use the following designated areas on the Confederation Trail from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset:
Prince County: Harper to Alma, and O’Leary to Piusville
Queens County: Kinkora to...
Podcast explores the hidden history of PEI
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News Release
Friday, June 28, 2024
With production on a fifth season now underway, the hidden island podcast has come a long way since its beginnings in 2020.
The podcast, which is released by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, has seen its number of listeners grow with each new season.
“So far the podcast has been downloaded over 15,000 times,” says PEI Museum and Heritage...
Statement by Premier King on Canada Day
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Friday, June 28, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement recognizing Canada Day:
“On July 1st, we will join Canadians from coast to coast in celebrating Canada Day. Prince Edward Island has a proud place in the story of Canada, from the Charlottetown Conference to the present day.
We recognize that Canada was built on...
Testing due to infection control breach at podiatry clinic
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News Release
Friday, June 28, 2024
Former clients of Johnson Podiatry who are looking to get tested due to a breach in infection control measures are advised to contact the Chief Public Health Office for testing at: footcaretesting@ihis.org or 1-800-958-6400.
Today's testing clinics at QEH are fully booked, additional times, by appointment only, have been added for next week....