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This year provincial wellness grants are assisting 23 community groups to promote wellness and help Islanders to live healthy. The Wellness Grant Program provides $50,000 annually to support... -
A community outreach centre in Charlottetown will help Islanders experiencing homelessness connect with the support services they need. The centre, located at 211 Euston Street, will be open 7 days... -
A thriving economy needs strategic investments in green infrastructure to improve the lives of citizens while limiting impacts on the local environment. Investing in innovative green infrastructure... -
Several Island schools will be offering healthy lunches to students this winter as the new provincial school lunch program begins to roll out. The lunches will be made from healthy local food... -
Students, teachers and the community gathered today to celebrate the official opening of the new addition at L.M. Montgomery Elementary, which provides improved learning spaces and supports student...
Recent News
Islanders invited to provide input during pre-budget consultations
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News Release
Monday, January 27, 2020
Islanders are invited to participate in pre-budget consultations taking place in the coming weeks to share their ideas and priorities that will help create the upcoming budget for the province.
Minister of Finance, Darlene Compton will hold consultations on the 2020-21 Budget both online and at four public meetings across the Island. These...
New French services added for Summerset Manor residents
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News Release
Friday, January 24, 2020
The Acadian and Francophone community will benefit by having access to more French language services.
Residents and visitors at Summerset Manor will be better served with newly designated French language services in the following areas:
Orientation services
Reception services
Long-term dental care
Long-term care financial assessment...
Strength program celebrates 10 years of helping young Islanders
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News Release
Friday, January 24, 2020
For the last decade, the province’s Strength Program has been helping hundreds of Island youth with mental health and addictions challenges to regain their lives.
The Strength Program offers a range of programming and supports, both residential and day treatment, for Island youth aged 15-24 and their families. The program includes up to 16 weeks...
Wellington physician vacancy now filled
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News Release
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Government has secured an Island physician to provide medical services in the community of Wellington.
The physician, who is currently practicing in PEI, will provide medical services to the community one day a week in the Wellington Health Centre. This replaces the half-day a week service provided by the previous physician in the area.
“When...
Island communities celebrate learning on Family Literacy Day
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News Release
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Communities across the Island will come together on January 27 to celebrate Family Literacy Day and the benefits of reading and learning together.
The PEI Literacy Alliance, schools and libraries are making special efforts to bring awareness to the importance of engaging in literacy activities as a family. This year’s theme is #Take20 in 2020 to...
National non-smoking week is a great time to quit
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News Release
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
During National Non-Smoking Week, January 19-25, 2020, Islanders are encouraged to quit smoking and begin living tobacco-free.
Islanders who want to quit smoking can now access the province’s new smoking cessation program by contacting their nearest primary care network. The program covers the cost of medications or nicotine replacement therapy...
New strategy to grow Island tourism
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News Release
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry, in partnership with the Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, is developing a new 5-year growth strategy for the province.
Charting the Future: A Strategy to Accelerate Prince Edward Island Tourism Growth to 2025 will help grow tourism businesses and new visitor destinations by attracting...
Island voices sought for new Rural Communities Council
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News Release
Monday, January 20, 2020
Islanders with an interest in the social and economic progress of rural Prince Edward Island are invited to help guide the province through a newly-formed Rural Communities Council.
Building on the work done by the Island’s four regional economic advisory councils, the new council will collaborate with communities, industry and interest groups to...
Province and Medical Society partner to recruit more doctors
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News Release
Monday, January 20, 2020
The Province has signed an agreement with the Medical Society of Prince Edward Island (MSPEI) to move forward on a physicians’ recruiting physicians model for PEI.
“Islanders want and deserve better access to family doctors and specialists. Improving how we recruit physicians to the province is a priority for me and for this government. We...
Provincial art bank seeks submissions from Island artists
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News Release
Monday, January 20, 2020
Island artists are invited to submit their work by February 20, 2020 to be considered for purchase by the Provincial Art Bank.
The Provincial Art Bank collection includes 249 works of art by 145 Island artists. The art bank acquires, loans and displays art that was purchased or donated. Pieces are displayed in public buildings and spaces for...