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Exercise program helping Islanders with chronic illness
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Friday, May 10, 2024
Back in 2022, Debbie Joy was constantly battling with hip and knee pain.
She struggled with mobility and flexibility issues on a regular basis.
But thanks to a free online program called Exercise for Health, the 67-year-old is seeing positive changes that have improved her life significantly. The program is a partnership between the Department...
Family Violence Prevention Week 2024
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Friday, May 10, 2024
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 13-19 and this year’s theme is Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the Early Years.
Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events throughout the week to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread awareness, pay tribute to victims, and share tools and resources for...
Family violence prevention week 2024 Walks in Silence schedule
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Friday, May 10, 2024
Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events between May 13-19 to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread awareness, pay tribute to victims, and share helpful tools and resources for victims and bystanders.
These events include readings, lunch and learns, community forums, walks in silence and...
New flood guide and updated climate risk tools now available
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Friday, May 10, 2024
New resources are available to help Islanders learn more about the risks of coastal and inland flooding, which is increasing due to climate change.
PEI’s 3000-kilometre coast is made up of beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, marshes, bays, estuaries, and inlets. The Island’s coastline is constantly changing due to erosion and flooding.
PEI’s Climate...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Government of Prince Edward Island sign program delivery agreement for internationally educated nurses
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Friday, May 10, 2024
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Government of Prince Edward Island have entered into an agreement to help address the growing demand for qualified nurses in PEI.
The agreement facilitates the delivery of Sask Polytech's Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada and Registered Nurse Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses to...
Nominees announced for the 2024 PEI Book Awards
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
The nominees for the 2024 PEI Book Awards highlight the Island’s best published writings, and demonstrate excellence in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children's literature.
The nominees represent a diverse group of talented writers, editors, and creators whose work has made a significant impact on Island culture.
"We are thrilled to...
Statement by Minister Natalie Jameson on the 2024 Easter Seals school tour
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on the success of the 2024 Easter Seals Tour:
“Heartfelt congratulations to Easter Seals PEI, their 2024 Ambassador Lucie Gallant, Lucie’s family, and the 66 Island schools who collectively raised an impressive $47,735.
This year’s Easter Seals Tour...
RaeAnne Arsenault recognized for making school life better for students
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Described as the person on the ground at every school event, RaeAnne Arsenault is well known in her school community for being caring, generous, and humble, with a passion for helping others.
It’s no wonder the St. Louis Elementary School volunteer was recently recognized as the PEI Home and School Federation Volunteer of the Year.
Arsenault...
New paramedic initiatives aimed at reducing ED visits and improving access to care
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
A new policy directive from the Department of Health and Wellness will give paramedics more ways to help Islanders access safe, high-quality care in their communities.
Effective May 7, 2024, Island EMS will introduce new protocols to determine whether people should receive care in the community or at the emergency department (ED). Previously,...
Partnership with Holland College adds to provincial housing supply
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
An additional three housing units built by Holland College students will support Islanders on the social housing registry in Summerside.
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the PEI Housing Corporation, has partnered with Holland College to create five single-family homes. Last year, two homes were finished through the partnership,...