CANADA, July 25 - Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement: “Competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games is a feat that only the most elite athletes achieve. I’d like to extend huge …
CANADA, July 24 - PEI gains momentum in the first half of 2024 with 32 new physician hires, bringing valuable expertise and enhancing medical care for Islanders. Between January 1 and June 30, 2024, PEI signed agreements with 32 new physicians; 15 of those …
CANADA, July 23 - Thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund, five Island companies will be able to launch their products and services faster. Jenn of Arch and four other businesses will each receive a $25,000 grant after their successful pitches through …
CANADA, July 23 - Free naloxone kits are now available at participating community pharmacies across Prince Edward Island through a partnership between the Provincial Government, PEI Pharmacists Association and the PEI College of Pharmacists. Naloxone is …
CANADA, July 23 - A new ATV pilot road is coming to Millvale, in Queens county. Pilot roads allow ATVs to use portions of some provincial highways in rural areas. The Mill Road pilot is the first step towards expanding the ATV trail network in the area …
CANADA, July 22 - For parents trying to encourage their children to keep up with their reading over the school break, or families wondering how their kids will stay entertained in the car during summer road trips, the PEI Public Library Service has just …
CANADA, July 19 - Health and Wellness Minister, Mark McLane; Health PEI CEO, Melanie Fraser; and Medical Society of Prince Edward Island President, Dr. Krista Cassell issued the following joint statement regarding the Tentative Agreement reached this week …
CANADA, July 17 - “I did my training and started my career in Ontario, where I had consistent access to consult with specialists,” said Amber Johnston, a nurse practitioner in Charlottetown. “And while I had access here on PEI for referrals, what I was …
CANADA, July 16 - The Province announced today a new ministerial directive on restricting cell phone use in Island schools following national trends and the feedback heard from Island educators. To enhance student focus and to create more conducive …
CANADA, July 16 - The provincial government is making it easier than ever for people to find information about tender award results. PEI’s procurement website now offers the results of public tenders all in one area. This will save people time and effort …
CANADA, July 16 - Morell River is a warm water system, which can be a challenge for two of PEI’s native fish: Atlantic salmon and brook trout, because they prefer cold water. But the Morell River Management Cooperative (MRMC) is helping the fish by …
CANADA, July 15 - PEI’s highways will be safer for everyone with the introduction of mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new Class 1 commercial driver’s license applicants. Starting August 5, 2024, passing the MELT program will become a prerequisite …
CANADA, July 15 - Islanders with a high likelihood of admittance to long-term care may qualify for a new benefit that would enable them to stay in the comfort of their home while receiving ongoing care from a primary caregiver. The At Home Caregiver …
CANADA, July 13 - Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement: “Prince Edward Island has received confirmation of the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in wild …
CANADA, July 12 - A new strategy will guide investments in secure digital health technologies and improve the use of health information in PEI over the next five years to help build a healthier future for Islanders. The Digital Health Strategy 2024-2029 …
CANADA, July 12 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the PEI Pride Festival 2024: “The PEI Pride Festival, organized by Pride PEI, begins today and gives all of us the chance to celebrate the Island’s …
CANADA, July 12 - The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of a blue–green algae bloom in Ponds Road Pond, Belle River. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and …
CANADA, July 12 - The Coroner’s Office of PEI has announced that the inquest into the death of Mary Angela Arsenault is scheduled for September 16, 17 and 18. Ms. Arsenault died while involuntarily admitted in the Prince County Hospital on February 17th, …
CANADA, July 10 - The province is increasing the financial recruitment incentives for allied health professionals to improve the healthcare system for people in PEI. The Allied Health Professional Recruitment Incentive will provide up to $10,000 with a …
CANADA, July 9 - The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways. A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is …
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