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Mental Health Intensive Day Program Provides Support to Islanders
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
“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 therapy, and how to access information to support me through my...
New guide highlights health careers for Island students
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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-busting statement designed to challenge students’ assumptions about...
New Health PEI Mobile Dental Clinic to expand access to dental care across PEI
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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 dental services on PEI. Designed to serve Islanders who face barriers to...
Province launches land buy-back program for potato producers
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Following a commitment in the 2025 Speech from the Throne, the Province is offering a new program to purchase designated potato wart index fields from producers and agricultural operations.
The PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program will add to existing investments and initiatives to further strengthen the potato industry, by establishing a fund to...
Major Investments Result in Fewer Islanders Facing Food Insecurity
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Major investments aimed at reducing food insecurity on Prince Edward Island are having a positive effect, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
Those numbers show that the overall provincial food insecurity rate improved from 28.6% in 2022, to 24.6 % in 2023, the lowest rate in Atlantic Canada, and third lowest across the country....
Stay in the loop with 511: the go-to source for traffic and construction information
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Monday, June 9, 2025
It’s easier than ever for Islanders and visitors to keep up to date about traffic and road construction across the province.
Anyone can receive road construction alerts by email and text when they create a free account on Prince Edward Island 511 and add their most-travelled routes. The website is also compatible with mobile devices.
“Free...
Udderly unexpected: The dairy side of the PEI Analytical Laboratories
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Monday, June 9, 2025
If you’ve ever had your soil or water tested, you might be familiar with the PEI Analytical Lab.
While the lab is well-known for its environmental testing on soil and water, it’s less known for the role it plays in supporting the province’s livestock industry, particularly in the dairy sector.
Angela MacLeod, a supervisor at the lab, explains...
New resources available to help residents identify wetlands
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Friday, June 6, 2025
Provincial maps have been updated to help Island residents see areas where development may be restricted due to sensitive environmental features like wetlands.
The updated map of Potential Development Restrictions and accompanying guides and checklists can help developers determine if a property is likely to have mapped or unmapped wetland....
‘First-of-its-kind collaboration’: McMaster fellowship fast-tracks international doctors’ careers in PEI
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
A new interprovincial partnership between McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island is expanding opportunities for internationally-trained physicians and addressing health workforce needs.
The PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship is a novel training model that prepares international medical graduates for practice...
New pilot roads in Eastern Kings PEI for ATV enthusiasts
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Monday, June 2, 2025
The first ATV pilot roads in Eastern Kings are now open, offering safe and legal connections to the private trail network in the area.
The new pilot roads offer another 12 kilometres of ATV trails around Bellevue and Caledonia.
“With every new connection, the trail network grows until a province-wide trail system exists, enhancing recreation...