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It takes a special kind of person to work in long-term care. From cooks and cleaners to care workers and recreation teams, every person who walks through those doors becomes part of a larger story,... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
A new interprovincial partnership between McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island is expanding opportunities for internationally-trained physicians and addressing health...
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Photo contest celebrating PEI agriculture
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News Release
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Back by popular demand, the Department of Agriculture is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy the sights of PEI’s primary industries.
The Celebrate PEI Agriculture photo contest is once again open and accepting photos that showcase the beauty of PEI’s agriculture industry.
“We are very fortunate to have an agriculture industry that drives...
Public Tender Issued for Asbestos Abatement at Kings County Memorial Hospital
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News Release
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Health PEI, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, will issue a public tender on Thursday for asbestos abatement work at Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) in Montague.
KCMH was constructed in 1971, prior to the ban on asbestos-containing materials in building construction. A recent assessment identified...
Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on National AccessAbility Week
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News Release
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing National AccessAbility Week.
“National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate Islanders with disabilities and raise awareness of the critical need for accessibility and inclusion for all in our communities and...
Summer events at PEI heritage sites
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News Release
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation invites everyone to attend events and activities happening throughout the summer at the seven heritage sites across the province.
The following sites are open year-round:
Acadian Museum
Beaconsfield Historic House
Eptek Art & Culture Centre
The following sites are open for the summer season as...
Statement by Premier Lantz on the passing of Tom Dunphy
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News Release
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA, Tom Dunphy:
“I was sorry to hear of the passing of Tom Dunphy, former MLA for 3rd Queens and former Minister of Transportation and Public Works.
Tom served in the Legislative Assembly for ten years, including time in cabinet. He...
Young people in PEI can express their wishes for organ and tissue donation
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News Release
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
A change in policy permits parents or legal guardians to register their child’s wishes to be an organ and tissue donor on the intent to donate registry.
Previously, the registry applied only to Island residents aged 16 and older who wished to register their intent to donate organs and/or tissue after death. The policy change allows parents or...
Feedback wanted on second phase of Temporary Foreign Workers Protection Act
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News Release
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Government invites public input on the second phase of the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act, including the proposed employer registry and administrative penalty regulations.
The Act is coming into effect in phases. The first phase, effective April 1, 2025, introduced protections for temporary foreign workers and a licensing requirement for...
How Best Start is helping Island families thrive
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Featured Story
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
When Elizabeth Hincapie first heard about the Best Start program, she hesitated.
“I thought it was ‘the system’ coming to check up on me to make sure I was doing everything right, and would report me if I wasn’t,” she says.
“But it’s not like that at all. It’s only support and kindness. It’s been such a blessing,” she added.
Best Start is a...
Island Youth to Benefit from Healthy Meals This Summer
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News Release
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
For families facing food insecurity, five healthy meals a week for their children can make a major positive difference over the summer months. That’s why the Provincial Government is once again supporting the Children’s Summer Food Program in 2025.
“We know there are Island families struggling to put food on the table in this time of high...
R. Elmer MacDonald Agricultural Scholarship available to PEI students
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News Release
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
PEI students pursuing an education in agriculture at Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus are reminded of the financial assistance that is now available.
Beginning in the Fall of 2025, the provincially funded R. Elmer MacDonald Agricultural Scholarship will provide PEI undergraduate students attending Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus...