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For many, learning is a lifelong process – even for educators. That’s just one reason government established the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – or IEAC – last year. “Teachers have to... -
Local artists are working collaboratively with Island teachers to enhance learning and engage students in new and creative ways. There are 14 projects happening Island wide during the 18th year of... -
Government recently presented The Reach Foundation with a donation of $25,000 to assist them in setting up a bicycle refurbishing and recycling program. The Reach Foundation is a safe, stigma free... -
May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls... -
As PEI Burger Love launches its 12th annual campaign, local burger creations will be joined at the table with a lot more PEI potatoes. This May, a special edition 'PEI Burger and Potato Love' sees...
Recent News
Education and empathy: Teaching the truth of Canada’s Indigenous peoples
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Featured Story
Friday, May 20, 2022
For many, learning is a lifelong process – even for educators.
That’s just one reason government established the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – or IEAC – last year.
“Teachers have to learn how to teach students about Indigenous issues,” says Jack Headley, a Social Studies and Innovation Leader with the Department of Education and...
Mask mandate for schools, early learning and child care centers to end May 24th
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News Release
Friday, May 20, 2022
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced that Prince Edward Island will be ending the mandate for students and staff to wear masks in early learning and child care centers, K-12 public and private schools and on school buses on May 24, 2022.
“The number of cases of COVID-19 in children and youth age 18 and under has been...
Transit fares lowered
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News Release
Friday, May 20, 2022
To help Islanders with the rising cost of living, the Province of Prince Edward Island is lowering the cost of monthly transit passes for all transit routes in the province.
Beginning in June, and until the end of September 2022, the cost of a monthly transit pass will be:
$20 for adults;
$10 for seniors; and
$10 for post-secondary...
Province announces expanded eligibility for Free Heat Pump Program, New Free Hot Water Heater and Insulation Programs
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News Release
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced further initiatives to provide Islanders with long term solutions to their energy needs and address the cost of heating and cooling their homes.
The existing Free Heat Pump Program will expand eligibility to include income qualified Islanders with a household earning under $55,000 per year....
Province partners with local agriculture groups to offer support packages
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News Release
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The provincial government is partnering with several local groups in PEI’s agriculture sector to offer food support packages for Islanders.
In light of the increases in costs-of-living due to global events, the provincial government is collaborating with valued partners such as the PEI Potato Board, ADL, and Vesey’s Seeds to invest approximately...
Glucose Sensor Technology available for Islanders living with Diabetes
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News Release
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
A new program will help fund sensors that allow people with diabetes and their health care team better monitor their sugar levels.
Over 15,000 Islanders live with diabetes, a chronic disease where the body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. On average, 860 Islanders are diagnosed with diabetes each year. ...
The Community Service Bursary doubles for Island students
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News Release
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Financial supports will double this year for high school students who are eligible to receive the Community Service Bursary.
The Community Service Bursary program provides high school students with the opportunity to develop skills, gain work experience, give back to their community, meet new people, and develop social skills. It gives students...
New Long-Term Care assessment tool to provides better care plans for Islanders
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News Release
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Health PEI is introducing a new digital assessment tool for older Islanders that will improve the way people are assessed for care needs as they age.
The tool, called interRAI-HC, uses a digital platform that replaces the former paper-based system that has been in use on PEI for many years.
The new system uses a standardized and researched...
ArtsSmarts projects roll out across Island schools
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News Release
Friday, May 13, 2022
Local artists are working collaboratively with Island teachers to enhance learning and engage students in new and creative ways.
There are 14 projects happening Island wide during the 18th year of ArtsSmarts, a national initiative that blends everyday learning with the arts. These projects allow students to apply what they are learning in...
COVID-19 testing clinics schedule update beginning May 16, 2022
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News Release
Friday, May 13, 2022
Health PEI advises that the schedule for COVID-19 testing sites will be modified starting May 16, 2022.
Borden Carleton, 20 Dickie Rd:
CLOSING May 16 *additional hours added to schedule at Slemon Park location
Summerside, Slemon Park:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
May 23 (Victoria Day) - CLOSED...