CANADA, October 1 - Today is Treaty Day, celebrating the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month, the …
CANADA, September 30 - Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities. …
CANADA, September 27 - Solar panels and heat pumps are now fueling the community rink in Tyne Valley. Supported by $345,147 from the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) fund, the Cavendish Farms Community Events Centre in Tyne Valley …
CANADA, September 27 - Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week: "As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental …
CANADA, September 27 - When Ron Profit was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago at aged 51, he was sent to Toronto for surgery. “My prostate gland was removed along with some lymph nodes,” he said. “I was relieved to learn that the cancer had …
CANADA, September 27 - The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between …
CANADA, September 26 - Student enrolment continues to grow in the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Nursing through a collaborative partnership with the province to help address nursing shortages in the healthcare system. “There is a …
CANADA, September 26 - Building on the success of the initial phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, will carry out a second phase this October to meet with healthcare staff across the province, …
CANADA, September 26 - Free workshops providing important financial information for seniors are once again being held across the Island this fall. These workshops will focus on explaining the provincial and federal benefits Island seniors may be eligible …
CANADA, September 25 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA Albert Fogarty: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former MLA and my dear friend, Albert Fogarty. Albert …
CANADA, September 25 - After Hurricane Fiona hit PEI in the fall of 2022, many residents depended on community reception centres for heat, food, Internet, showers, and other services while they were without power. To help these centres support residents …
CANADA, September 24 - The At Home Caregiver Benefit is a new program that helps those who are at high likelihood of admission to long-term care to stay in the comfort of their home while receiving ongoing care from a primary caregiver. Shortly before …
CANADA, September 20 - Several staff members at the Community Outreach Centre in Charlottetown recently received Brain Story Certification, an in-depth course on brain development and how stress and childhood trauma impact development and health. The …
CANADA, September 20 - The second intake for the 2024 Ignition Fund is now open. The program offers up to $25,000 to Island entrepreneurs to launch or expand a business. This year marks a milestone for the Ignition Fund, with 100 Island companies having …
CANADA, September 20 - Investing in community infrastructure is essential to ensuring the development of official-language minority communities and their cultural, social and economic vitality. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), and …
CANADA, September 19 - Islanders are reminded that workers In Prince Edward Island will have access to paid sick leave as of October 1. The province made amendments to the Employment Standards Act giving employees the right to the following paid sick …
CANADA, September 17 - Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase from $15.40 to $16 per hour on October 1. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government. Media contact: Brooke Miller …
CANADA, September 17 - The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders as it undertakes a review of the AccessAbility Supports (AAS) Program to determine whether it is supporting residents living with disabilities to access the supports they need to …
CANADA, September 16 - The Government of Prince Edward Island is lowering the age eligibility for the free shingles vaccine from 60 to 50, effective immediately. Appointments for the Shingrix Vaccine can be booked by contacting a PEI community pharmacy …
CANADA, September 13 - The federal and provincial governments announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) that will provide financial support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. The two governments are investing nearly $6 million each …
