CANADA, April 4 - If you ask a fifth or sixth grader in PEI if they’ve met the Pen Lady, chances are they’ll know exactly who you’re talking about. Shelby McCarron, the provincial Youth Gaming and Gambling Specialist, has built a reputation in Island …
CANADA, April 4 - The social programs toll-free 1-877-569-0546 screening line is currently experiencing technical issues. The Department of Social Development and Seniors is working with the service provider to resolve the issue as soon as possible. …
CANADA, April 3 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement after the First Ministers Meeting held on Thursday, April 3, 2025: “The global economy as we know it has fundamentally changed over the last number of months …
CANADA, April 3 - The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on proposed changes to the Lands Protection Act. The Act regulates property rights, including limits on land ownership for individuals and corporations. The proposed …
CANADA, April 2 - The provincial government is funding a one-year pilot program with Reactive Health Inc. to provide rehabilitative physiotherapy for uninsured or underinsured patients who have had total hip or knee replacements. Through the Health …
CANADA, April 2 - The popular Northshore and Cavendish transit service is now a permanent addition in rural transit’s summer schedule, providing essential transportation for employers, employees, residents and visitors during the busy season. Starting in …
CANADA, March 31 - Today, Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, issued the following statement on medical learners in PEI. “Today marks a historic milestone for healthcare in Prince Edward Island, as 20 Island students will be receiving …
CANADA, March 31 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on International Transgender Day of Visibility: “Today – March 31, 2025 – is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the lives and …
CANADA, March 31 - When Beth MacDonald, a public health nurse in Souris, sees a child walk through the doors of the office, she already knows their name. She’s likely met their parents—perhaps at a home visit when they were newborns, or at their 18-month …
CANADA, March 28 - As of April 1, Health PEI will launch the Program for Elementary Eye Care (PEEC), a new program that will fund annual eye exams and up to three prescription pairs of glasses per student during elementary school. This program, the first …
CANADA, March 28 - Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing March as National Social Work Month. “March is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social …
CANADA, March 28 - Islanders choosing to call Belgium home can now skip the usual steps and exchange their PEI driver's license for a Belgian one with ease. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ernie Hudson and His Excellency Patrick Guido M. …
CANADA, March 28 - The Coroner’s Office of PEI has announced that the inquest into the death of Colton Clarkin is scheduled for April 2, 3 and 4. The inquest will be held at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, …
CANADA, March 27 - Today, Honourable Steven Myers, Minister of Housing, Land and Communities issued the following statement with respect to the City of Charlottetown’s denial of the application that would allow the emergency shelter and outreach services …
CANADA, March 26 - Health PEI PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-6130 Fax: 902-368-6136 healthpei@gov.pe.ca Your Health Privacy Health PEI Board of Directors If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest …
CANADA, March 26 - A new online tool is available to help Islanders easily find information about local sports and recreation facilities located across the province. The Sport and Recreation Facilities Map provides an easy way for people to explore a …
CANADA, March 24 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the Confederation Bridge and Wood Islands Ferry tolls after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Minister Dominic …
CANADA, March 25 - The second session of the Sixty-seventh General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by His Honour, Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. This marks His …
CANADA, March 24 - In the first three months working with the Cataract Outpatient Clinic in Charlottetown, Health PEI has nearly doubled the daily number of cataract surgeries performed on PEI. The clinic has helped streamline care and puts PEI on a path …
CANADA, March 24 - Several Islanders and local organizations have been recognized for their efforts in preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, along with Lieutenant Governor Dr. Wassim Salamoun, …
