CANADA, May 23 - Community Paramedic Response Units (CPRUs) have responded to more than 1,000 low urgency medical calls since they were introduced last May. This has resulted in fewer unnecessary transports to the emergency department (ED) and more than …
CANADA, May 23 - 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, May 22 - Excitement is written all over Alyson MacCormack’s face as she talks about being accepted into the first class at UPEI’s new Medical School this fall. “I opened the email, saw ‘Congratulations’ —and just burst into tears,” she laughs. “My …
CANADA, May 22 - Residents are invited to a public information session about upcoming road construction projects in Stratford. Date: Thursday, May 29 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Stratford Town Hall Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the two …
CANADA, May 22 - In collaboration with public safety stakeholders, the province is publishing the results from a public survey created in 2024 which was aimed to help guide priorities for policing and public safety moving forward. The Public Survey on …
CANADA, May 21 - The popular Northshore and Cavendish summer transit service begins June 16 to September 1, and bookings are now open. The service offers five daily trips to and from Charlottetown, and two daily trips to and from Summerside. At just $2 …
CANADA, May 20 - New traffic lights at the Route 2 and Route 13 intersection will be activated next month to help improve traffic flow and safety. Drivers are advised to prepare for the upcoming change. The lights will be in operation from spring to fall, …
CANADA, May 16 - Navigating your health care journey can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Health PEI Patient Navigators are here to help, providing guidance for the resources you need. Patient Navigators can connect you with the right …
CANADA, May 14 - The government is launching Stay in the Loop, Plan Your Route to help residents and visitors plan their travel more easily during peak road construction season, as traffic volumes increase and more projects get underway. With Stay in the …
CANADA, May 13 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on MP Heath MacDonald’s Cabinet Appointment: “I want to congratulate MP Heath MacDonald on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Islanders …
CANADA, May 13 - As respiratory illness season continues into May, Health PEI reminds the public its mandatory masking policy is still in effect. Members of the public, visitors, and partners in care must wear a mask while in a Health PEI care facility. …
CANADA, May 12 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Nurses Week: “Today marks the beginning of National Nurses Week—a time to recognize and thank the nurses who play an essential role in the health …
CANADA, May 12 - The 2025 Prince Edward Island property tax notices have been mailed and should reach property owners within the next few days. The first payment is due May 31. Property owners are asked to do three things when they receive their notice: …
CANADA, May 9 - Family Violence Prevention Week is May 12-18, and this year’s theme is Preventing Family Violence in Older Adults. Throughout the week, communities and organizations across the Island will host events to foster conversations about family …
CANADA, May 7 - Residents, commuters and all road users are invited to help shape the future of road safety in PEI by taking part in a public survey open until July 4, 2025. The Province is developing a new 10-year highway safety strategy, called Pathways …
CANADA, May 7 - Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing Child and Youth Worker week on Prince Edward Island: “Child and Youth Care workers play a vital role when it comes to the …
CANADA, May 7 - The Province of Prince Edward Island continues to celebrate the talent and creativity of Island artists through its annual acquisitions for both the PEI Art Bank and Indigenous Art Bank. These growing collections reflect the depth and …
CANADA, May 6 - The Province has appointed the Honourable David H. Jenkins, former Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island and Chief Justice of the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal, to lead a third-party review of the policies, procedures, and processes …
CANADA, May 2 - Every spring, farmers across PEI head back into the fields to plant a new crop that will provide top quality food and drive our local economy – but what is not discussed is the toll farming can take. To coincide with our local planting …
CANADA, May 2 - When a resident at a local long-term care facility recently became the first to receive a mobile chest X-ray on-site, she couldn’t have been more thrilled. “She was tickled pink,” said Samantha Gaudet, Director of Nursing at Whisperwood …
