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After an evening of networking and celebrating on the roof of the West Hollywood Hotel, Prince Edward Island filmmaker Jenna MacMillan was rushing to catch a flight to the Cabo International Film... -
Emma Drake gets the lesson to be learned from the success of PEI’s Famous Five. It is a lesson about recognizing the need to do better and not accepting the status quo when it comes to women in... -
On the first snowy late fall morning the big garage behind the Prince County Hospital was toasty warm and smelled of balsam fir. “Smells great eh?”shouts Dick Arsenault, chief bioenergy manager of... -
If something happens on the Confederation Trail, chances are Charles Easter is among the first to know. The Island’s longest serving trail volunteer, Easter has been pedaling the trail – keeping... -
Pam Veinotte, an RN with the Summerside Hemodialysis Unit at Prince Count Hospital, specializes in nephrology - or kidney function - and has seen the way dialysis and other kidney treatments change...
Recent News
Additional funding to support survivors of sexual assault
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News Release
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Supporting Island families
Government is investing more than $216,000 in additional funding for the Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) to increase access to free specialized therapeutic services for those Islanders needing this support.
“Timely trauma counseling services are crucial to ease the impact of the...
Islanders encouraged to get checked for diabetes
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News Release
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Health PEI is offering free diabetes screening and risk assessment clinics for Islanders in locations across the province this month.
November is Diabetes Awareness month, including World Diabetes Day today, which provides a great opportunity to learn more about diabetes prevention, education and early detection. Islanders are encouraged to...
Winter tires prevent serious collisions
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News Release
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Government and police are reminding Islanders of the safety benefits of installing four matching winter tires.
Lack of suitable winter tires can be a factor in serious collisions because winter tires provide almost twice the traction of all-season tires on snow or ice. Visit https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/winterdriving for more information on...
Saving lives and reducing risk through proper antibiotic use
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Featured Story
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Antibiotics are one of medicine’s most powerful tools – when used properly.
Sarah Lutes and Dr. Greg German are working to make sure these important drugs don’t lose their power to cure.
Lutes, an antimicrobial pharmacist, and German, an MD and medical microbiologist, are hoping to raise awareness among the medical community, care providers and...
Dundas plowing match grounds receive upgrade
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News Release
Friday, November 9, 2018
The grounds of the historic Dundas plowing match event in eastern PEI were upgraded through funding from the Department of Rural and Regional Development’s Community Revitalization Program.
“The improvements and expansion to the horse shoe ring and show area have truly changed the grounds” said Gordon Jackson, Operator of the Dundas Fair Grounds...
It’s official - the 2023 Canada Winter Games are coming to PEI
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News Release
Friday, November 9, 2018
The province of Prince Edward Island has been officially named host of the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
“We are thrilled to be welcoming Canadian athletes, their families, coaches and spectators to our Island shores in 2023,” said Health and Wellness Minister and Minister responsible for Sport, Robert Mitchell. “We will showcase our small yet...
PEI's Club Red Productions hits LA's Red Carpet
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Friday, November 9, 2018
After an evening of networking and celebrating on the roof of the West Hollywood Hotel, Prince Edward Island filmmaker Jenna MacMillan was rushing to catch a flight to the Cabo International Film Festival.
“It was amazing,” she says enthusiastically about the Scripted Summit Industry Conference that she and Jason Arsenault, Wharf Rats co-producer...
Public input invited on sustainable transportation strategy
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News Release
Friday, November 9, 2018
The provincial government is seeking input from Islanders to help develop an action plan that will shape future sustainable transportation needs.
Islanders are encouraged to provide their ideas and feedback by completing an online questionnaire at www.princeedwardisland.ca/transportationsurvey until December 18.
“We want to hear from...
Mayor appointed for Wellington
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News Release
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Alcide Bernard has been appointed mayor for the Rural Municipality of Wellington.
No candidates were nominated for the position of mayor for Wellington for the November municipal elections. Communities, Land and Environment Minister Richard Brown has authority under the Municipal Government Act to fill vacancies by appointing individuals from the...
New investments in housing
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News Release
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Government is making significant investments in new housing initiatives to ensure all Islanders have access to safe, accessible and affordable housing.
“The housing landscape is rapidly changing and we are continuously looking at ways we can find solutions to the challenges,” said Finance Minister Heath MacDonald. “We are making great strides...