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Applications being accepted for home renovation assistance
2018-03-09
Investing in infrastructure -
Islanders needing financial assistance with home renovations can apply for the Prince Edward Island Home Renovation Program until
April 6 at 5 p.m.
To learn if you qualify, visit princeedwardisland.ca/homerenoprograms or call 1-855-374-7366. Applications can also...
Inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
2018-03-09
The inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis has been scheduled for April 9 and 10 at the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court.
Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010.
Dr. Roy Montgomery will hear the inquest, which will examine the events...
Course teaches how to apply new building code
2018-03-09
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Training is available for those involved in the Island’s construction industry on how to apply the newly adopted National Building Code.
The Construction Association of PEI has collaborated with the Prince Edward Island government and Holland College to offer a...
Turning dreams into reality through Self Employ PEI
2018-03-09
Creating jobs for Islanders
Corporate restructuring pushed Roy Abraham toward entrepreneurship, but he credits the Self Employ PEI program – and a conversation with his priest – for helping get his business off the ground.
The Indian-born and educated program manager and database expert found...
Helping children with behavioural changes
2018-03-09
Strengthening mental health services -
Dr. Rhonda Matters knows that parents of children with behavioural challenges might not want to join a group with other parents initially, but once they do attend, they really enjoy it and find it helpful.
The Behavioural Support Team is a team of...
Road, bridge projects help Island communities succeed
2018-03-08
Investing in infrastructure -
More than $6.65 million in new bridge and road improvements will help ensure Islanders and Island products get safely where they need to go.
The province’s second round of construction tenders was announced today (March 8) and closes March 28; details can be found...
Island women to take part in United Nations Commission
2018-03-08
As a young feminist growing up outside O’Leary, Jillian Kilfoil never dreamed she would be invited to share her perspectives on gender equality and women’s empowerment with an international audience.
But Kilfoil -- now the executive director of Women’s Network PEI -- will have that opportunity as...
Colorectal cancer awareness month: Regular screening reduces risk
2018-03-08
March’s national colorectal cancer awareness month is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to talk about the importance of early detection.
Screening using the FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) Kit is recommended every two years for those of average...
Youth paving the way for their own success
2018-03-07
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Advice from Island youth is helping the provincial government make progress on initiatives that are focused on their future success.
Input from the Youth Futures Council and annual YDAY events is contributing to efforts to build a more skilled workforce, enhance our...
Province’s criminal justice system best in Canada
2018-03-06
Supporting Island families -
For the second year in a row, Prince Edward Island’s criminal justice system is the best in the country.
According to the MacDonald-Laurier Institute’s second-annual Justice System Report Card, the province is No. 1 in Canada based on key indicators like crime rates,...