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Funding designed to help build new walking paths and improve active transportation networks is continuing for another year. There is $5 million available through the province’s Active Transportation... -
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance: “November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance and is a solemn occasion... -
Island artists were recognized for their excellence at the 2024 PEI Arts Awards ceremony. The awards honour outstanding achievements in the arts and culture community. The following recipients were... -
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island unveiled its largest capital budget in decades, focused on key investments that will shape the province’s future. With the theme “Building for Our Future... -
Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Grants with a total of $275,000 available – up from $100,000 in the last round of funding. This funding will be used to develop and...
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Living Life with Arthritis
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News Release
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
“I was walking with two canes prior to being diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis,” said Samuel (Sam) Buchanan.
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine and large joints, resulting in stiffness and pain. The disease may damage the joint between the spine and the hip bone. It can also cause bony bridges...
PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program open for applications
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News Release
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Agriculture producers in PEI who are interested in adopting clean technologies can once again apply for the PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program.
The PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program (PEIAgESP) is a provincial investment into the local agriculture industry that supports Island producers by offsetting costs associated with...
Statement from Health PEI Board Chair Diane Griffin and Health PEI CEO Melanie Fraser on their Responds to Auditor General’s Findings on...
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News Release
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Health PEI acknowledges and accepts the findings of the recent audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General on executive leadership compensation. We accept all the recommendations, which are being implemented right now, with an expected completion date of December 31, 2024.
This audit examined employment practices for Health PEI's...
Be a Halloween hero: drive safely for our trick-or-treaters
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News Release
Monday, October 28, 2024
As Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air with costumes, pumpkins, decorations, and treats. However, it’s essential to remember that safety must remain our top priority, especially on this festive night. Since 2021, PEI has seen 19 collisions involving 35 vehicles on October 31.
To ensure a safe Halloween for all, please follow these...
Double the amount of funding available for Anti-Racism Microgrant
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News Release
Monday, October 28, 2024
Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant with a total of $100,000 available – up from $50,000 in the last round of funding.
The funding will support community-led anti-racism projects and will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities in...
Meant to be – Careers in Palliative Care
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Friday, October 25, 2024
After many years working in the fast-paced environment of a surgical unit, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Tonya Crosby never imagined she would find joy working in palliative care.
“I didn’t know much about the Provincial Palliative Care Centre (Centre) or the Provincial Palliative Care Program before I saw the job posting,” remembers Tonya. “I...
Input wanted for new Five-year Seniors Action Plan
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News Release
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Provincial Government wants to hear from Island residents to help inform the next Five-year Seniors Action Plan.
The action plan will be developed in partnership with the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat. It will focus on addressing the needs of PEI’s aging population, with an emphasis on well-being, quality of life, and ensuring seniors have the...
Statement by Premier King on World Polio Day
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News Release
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on World Polio Day:
“World Polio Day is an opportunity to raise awareness in the fight for a polio-free world. Polio is a debilitating and life-threatening disease that can affect the brain and spinal cord. No one should have to suffer from this horrible disease,...
Pharmacy Plus PEI program marks two-year anniversary
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News Release
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
This month marks the two-year anniversary of Pharmacy Plus PEI, with more than 143,000 assessments conducted since the program started.
The Pharmacy Plus PEI program supports 50 participating pharmacies in 16 communities across the province to renew eligible prescriptions and assess people for certain common ailments and conditions.
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Walking with compassion – The role of Hospital Chaplain Reverend Paul Wilkie
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News Release
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Ordained in the Anglican Church, Reverend Paul Wilkie spent more than a decade in parish ministry before recognizing his calling to hospital chaplaincy. Rev. Wilkie has served as the hospital chaplain at Prince County Hospital since 2006, a role that embodies the essence of spiritual care in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Wilkie’s work...