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Islanders will soon get additional insights into the prehistoric landscape of PEI with the recent discovery of a fossilized trackway or series of footprints of a reptile-like mammal that lived 100... -
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon says her success has its roots in a work ethic she learned as a student and an athlete on Prince Edward Island. Cannon, past president and professor of geomatics engineering at... -
Island entrepreneur Daniel Ikechukwu Ohaegbu is working hard to build the Island’s multicultural community while researching some of the barriers that make it difficult for newcomers. Ikechukwu... -
For the past two decades Tamara Steele has watched Prince Edward Island’s black community grow. The 37-year-old, originally from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, moved to PEI at age 17 to get a UPEI music... -
Launching a medical practice can be challenging, but Dr. Mitch Stewart says he found plenty of support from the local medical community and from Health PEI when he started practicing as a general...
Recent News
A step into prehistoric Prince Edward Island
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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Islanders will soon get additional insights into the prehistoric landscape of PEI with the recent discovery of a fossilized trackway or series of footprints of a reptile-like mammal that lived 100 million years before dinosaurs.
Found near Cavendish PEI National Park in May of 2018, the large footprints have been confirmed as those of the sail-...
Province supports new jobs at cannabis processing facility
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News Release
Thursday, February 21, 2019
The provincial government will support 32 new jobs at Dosecann, a cannabis oil extraction company in the Biocommons Industrial Park in Charlottetown.
“Dosecann is on the leading edge of cannabis oil extraction and product manufacturing and is primed to enter the marketplace when Health Canada permits the sale of derivative cannabis products to...
Province to support major expansion at Invesco
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Creating jobs for Islanders
The provincial government will support up to 200 new jobs at Invesco in Charlottetown.
“This is a clear sign that Invesco is invested in this community and very pleased with the quality workforce, and strong government support it’s received since opening its doors here in 2006,” Premier MacLauchlan said. “...
Canada Games honours Islander as distinguished former competitor
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon says her success has its roots in a work ethic she learned as a student and an athlete on Prince Edward Island.
Cannon, past president and professor of geomatics engineering at the University of Calgary, received the Distinguished Alumna Award and was inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour on February 14 in Red Deer,...
New Supportive Housing in Charlottetown
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News Release
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are partnering to give victims of family violence and vulnerable young adults access to stable and affordable housing units as they transition to safer living arrangements.
Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of...
Review of provincial student assessment program complete
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News Release
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
An external review recommends that the provincial student assessment program should continue in its present format and offers suggestions to strengthen student learning.
The review, conducted in the fall of 2018 by RMJ Assessment, indicates that overall, the program is functioning well, and the current practices provide a strong foundation upon...
Visitor precautions at long-term care facilities
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News Release
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Visitor precautions have been put in place at Summerset Manor in Summerside due to the presence of gastro-intestinal illness. At the same time, precautions are being lifted at Wedgewood Manor in Summerside and at Beach Grove Home in Charlottetown which had previously been restricted due to gastro-intestinal illness.
Health PEI asks that visitors...
Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island increase access to treatment options for people with substance use disorders
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News Release
Friday, February 15, 2019
The opioid crisis is devastating individuals, families and communities across the country. Without increased access to effective, evidence-based treatment options, people with substance use disorders will continue to be at risk for overdose.
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, the Honourable Lawrence...
Promoting Innovation Across Industries in Western PEI
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News Release
Friday, February 15, 2019
Slemon Park in Western PEI is home to a growing community of innovative businesses that span from advanced manufacturing and aerospace to agriculture and food. Slemon Park Corporation, the development agency responsible for the area, continues to create new growth opportunities bringing high skill jobs to the area and providing modern...
New Housing for Seniors in Summerside
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News Release
Thursday, February 14, 2019
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are partnering to give Island seniors with modest incomes more suitable and affordable places to call home in Summerside
Today, Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, alongside PEI’s...