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New program helps students play an active role in their learning and prepare for the workforce
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In Andrew Rowe’s class, students are busy doing hands-on activities, solving problems, and working on creative projects.
Rowe teaches Essential Skills Achievement Pathway (ESAP) at Montague Regional High School, a pilot program that gets students ready for jobs in a skills-based economy and helps them prepare for future work, learning and life...
Statement by Premier King on National Physicians’ Day
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Physicians’ Day:
“Today – May 1 – is National Physicians’ Day, a day to honour the dedication and compassion of physicians.
Physicians play an integral role in our lives, providing essential healthcare services with skill, empathy, and integrity....
Age restriction removed for pharmacist assessment of uncomplicated UTIs
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Monday, April 29, 2024
Pharmacists across the Island can now do an assessment and prescribe treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) for people of any age.
Previously, Islanders were required to be 19+ for this assessment. The age restriction has been lifted through the practice directive of the PEI College of Pharmacy.
“Pharmacy Plus PEI...
IWS Grant recipients strive to empower women in PEI
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Monday, April 29, 2024
The Interministerial Women's Secretariat (IWS) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s IWS Grant Program.
The IWS Grant Program supports and empowers women across Prince Edward Island by providing financial assistance for projects and initiatives that promote gender equality, women's empowerment, and advance women in society.
The...
Statement by Premier King on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, 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 through a workplace tragedy.
Employees in all fields, backgrounds and ages...
Statement by Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture on spring lobster season
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement:
“As Island lobster fishers set out tomorrow, I would like to wish them all a very successful season.
Island lobster fishers have played a crucial role in our communities for many generations. It is one of the key drivers of our province’s...
Sunny mornings, an e-bike and a bike lane make for an easy commute
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Friday, April 26, 2024
For Sean Ledgerwood, the best part about driving his e-bike to work are the mornings.
“The mornings are beautiful, fresh, crisp air.”
Sean, an air and water monitoring supervisor with Environment, Energy and Climate Action, bought his e-bike last year and has been driving it back and forth to work during the summer months.
“The government...
Statement by Premier King on Cyberbullying Awareness Day
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Cyberbullying Awareness Day:
“Today – April 25 – marks the first-ever Cyberbullying Awareness Day for PEI, following passing of Bill 115, Cyberbullying Awareness Day Act, introduced by Souris-Elmira MLA, Robin Croucher, which received all-party support during...
Province adds 144 social housing units through purchases in 2023-2024
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Islanders have access to another 144 social housing units across the province following purchases by the PEI Housing Corporation over the last fiscal year.
Investments in housing have been made in 8 Island communities and include a mix of single-family, duplexes, row houses, mini-homes, and apartment buildings. Purchases include:
Borden – 8...
Students create podcast to keep Island youth informed
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Isaac MacLean, Campbell McNeil and Ethan Reeves gather with their carefully researched notes, questions and recording equipment, ready to interview their latest special guest.
Together the Grade 12 students cohost The Train Station, a podcast that explores pressing issues in Canada, with a focus on topics that affect youth.
“It’s an...