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Karrie MacDougall has been a staple figure in the lives of some of PEI’s youth in care. Karrie is a member of the Child and Family Services team in PEI. She is the Team Lead for the Transitions... -
Artist Oneil Kuku says he feels humbled to have his art purchased for the Provincial Art Bank. “It is a great honour and privilege to have my work selected for collection and display in the art bank... -
Lisa McCarthy is encouraging others to become registered organ donors after their family's decision to donate her son’s organs saved the lives of five other people. Lisa’s 18-year-old son, Brodie... -
Another 24 affordable housing units will be available for individuals and families in need of housing in PEI. The Province is partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association of PEI and... -
Devon McGregor is one of the more consistent adults in the life of some of our Island youth. As a member of Prince Edward Island’s Child and Family Services Child in Care Team, Devon serves youth...
Recent News
One new positive case of COVID-19 in PEI
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News Release
Friday, May 7, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individual is in their 30s and had recently travelled outside Atlantic Canada. They tested positive through routine testing. The individual is self-isolating and being followed by public health daily. Contact tracing is...
New supports for PEI film industry
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
The Province is launching a new film fund to help grow the film and television industry on Prince Edward Island.
The goal of the PEI Film Production Fund (PEIFPF) is to:
grow the skilled labour pool and support the development of local creative industry workers;
build the capacity of the domestic PEI film and television production industry...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
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News Release
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individuals are both in their 20s, one travelled within Atlantic Canada and the other travelled outside of Atlantic Canada. They tested positive through routine testing. Both are self-isolating and being followed by...
Youth Worker Spotlight: Karrie MacDougall
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Karrie MacDougall has been a staple figure in the lives of some of PEI’s youth in care.
Karrie is a member of the Child and Family Services team in PEI. She is the Team Lead for the Transitions Apartments that support youth who have aged out of care. Her work includes program development, coordinating training opportunities and managing the day-...
Farmers Talk program featured as part of Canada’s Premiers Promising Practices Podcast
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Islanders and other Canadians can learn more about PEI’s FarmersTalk.ca initiative as part of a new podcast series on mental health and addictions support.
Members of the farming community are joined by Premier Dennis King, Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson to discuss the challenges that many people in the agriculture industry deal...
New purchases for Provincial Art Bank
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Artist Oneil Kuku says he feels humbled to have his art purchased for the Provincial Art Bank.
“It is a great honour and privilege to have my work selected for collection and display in the art bank,” said Oneil Kuku. “In a time where motivation is waning, this provides inspiration to continue chasing greatness through creativity and art. I am...
Third Option for sexual assault survivors available in Prince Edward Island
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Islanders experiencing sexual violence can request the Third Option in Prince Edward Island.
PEI’s Third Option service is an extension of the current Enhanced Emergency Sexual Assault Services. Survivors of sexual violence who present at an Island hospital emergency room can agree to have evidence collected and stored anonymously. The addition...
One new positive case of COVID-19; Islanders to register self-isolation plans
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News Release
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individual, who is in their 50s, had recently travelled outside of Atlantic Canada and tested positive through routine testing. The individual is in self-isolation and being followed daily by public health.
There is...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on National Mental Health Week
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Monday, May 3, 2021
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement recognizing National Mental Health Week:
“Today marks the beginning of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week and an opportunity to recognize how mental health affects all of us and what we can do to support each other.
This year’s theme is “#...
One new positive case of COVID-19 in PEI
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News Release
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The new case is an individual in their 20s who recently travelled to PEI from within Atlantic Canada. The individual is in self-isolation and being followed daily by public health. Contact tracing is underway.
As...