CANADA, May 28 - Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA, Tom Dunphy: “I was sorry to hear of the passing of Tom Dunphy, former MLA for 3rd Queens and former Minister of Transportation …
CANADA, May 28 - A change in policy permits parents or legal guardians to register their child’s wishes to be an organ and tissue donor on the intent to donate registry. Previously, the registry applied only to Island residents aged 16 and older who wished …
CANADA, May 27 - For families facing food insecurity, five healthy meals a week for their children can make a major positive difference over the summer months. That’s why the Provincial Government is once again supporting the Children’s Summer Food Program …
CANADA, May 27 - When Elizabeth Hincapie first heard about the Best Start program, she hesitated. “I thought it was ‘the system’ coming to check up on me to make sure I was doing everything right, and would report me if I wasn’t,” she says. “But it’s not …
CANADA, May 27 - PEI students pursuing an education in agriculture at Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus are reminded of the financial assistance that is now available. Beginning in the Fall of 2025, the provincially funded R. Elmer MacDonald …
CANADA, May 27 - Government invites public input on the second phase of the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, including the proposed employer registry and administrative penalty regulations. The Act is coming into effect in phases. The first phase, …
CANADA, May 23 - Spring has sprung, and the countdown is on for Kyra Stiles and her team to get out into the fields for the 2025 growing season. Stiles is a Nutrient Management Specialist with the PEI Department of Agriculture and works on the Soil …
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: …
