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Statement by Premier Rob Lantz on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement: “June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The day was first declared in 1996...
Presence of coyotes in Upton Farmlands/Beach Grove trail system
PEI Forests, Fish and Wildlife is aware of the presence of one or more coyotes at the Upton Farmlands/Beach Grove trail system and staff are monitoring the situation. Reports received to date suggest the animal(s) is behaving normally, though it remains in a highly visible area...
Motorists urged to drive with caution during the Red Isle Relay
Motorists should be prepared to slow down and share the road during the Red Isle Relay on June 21 and 22. From the North Cape Lighthouse to the East Point Lighthouse, hundreds of participants will be using road shoulders and the Confederation Trail. Motorists should be prepared...
CUPE and Health PEI Reach New Tentative Collective Agreement
Health PEI and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are pleased to announce a tentative three-year collective agreement covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. CUPE members in health care (Locals 805, 1051, 1778, and 1779) will vote on the agreement on...
Statement by Premier Lantz to the Class of 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement to the graduating Class of 2025: “To the Class of 2025, Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s a moment that reflects the work you’ve put in and the challenges you...
Honouring the people who make long-term care feel like home
It takes a special kind of person to work in long-term care. From cooks and cleaners to care workers and recreation teams, every person who walks through those doors becomes part of a larger story, and it’s a story filled with compassion and joy. These are the people who show up...
Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15: “This Sunday, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please take some time to reflect on the issue of abuse of older...
Mental Health Intensive Day Program Provides Support to Islanders
“Late in 2024 I spent two weeks in hospital. That’s where I heard about the Mental Health Intensive Day Program (MHIDP),” said Shawn MacIsaac, a paramedic with PTSD. “I thought it would be a good fit for me. It could allow me to learn some new coping skills, different types of...
New guide highlights health careers for Island students
Grade 9 students at Stonepark Intermediate were recently encouraged to explore health care careers in a whole new way, thanks to a team from the Department of Health and Wellness. Clint Maramag, one of the team members giving the presentation, kicked off the session with a myth...
New Health PEI Mobile Dental Clinic to expand access to dental care across PEI
Health PEI is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Mobile Dental clinic, which will enhance access to oral health care across Prince Edward Island. The mobile clinic represents a significant milestone in Health PEI’s ongoing commitment to improving equitable access to...