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“If you plant an orchard, you might never eat the fruit. But someone will.” Planting those seeds to nurture children’s growth and success in life is an approach the PEI Literacy Alliance applies to... -
More than 11,000 Islanders have visited their community pharmacist to access care for certain common ailments or renew eligible prescriptions since the launch of the Pharmacy Plus PEI program last... -
Nine Island community organizations will receive funding to help women and girls feel safe from the threat of violence. More than $120,000 is being invested through the province’s Violence Against... -
Islanders will soon have access to more mental health treatments, clinical care and life skills development through the new Mental Health Structured Programming and Day Treatment facility. Today,... -
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. “Family Literacy Day is a great...
Recent News
Deadline for Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program approaching quickly
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News Release
Friday, January 27, 2023
Island property owners, tenants, not-for-profit organizations, or small businesses who have experienced damage related to Hurricane Fiona may still be eligible for financial assistance through the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP).
Anyone who would like more information about the program, its eligibility criteria, or...
Funding for tourism businesses for new products
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News Release
Friday, January 27, 2023
A new funding program is available to inspire tourism businesses to think of new ideas that showcase Prince Edward Island as a year-round destination.
The Multi-Season Tourism Product Development Fund provides support to tourism businesses to create and develop new products outside of what they currently offer to help grow the province into a...
Ready Set Learn: Nurturing children’s resiliency and relationships through reading
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Friday, January 27, 2023
“If you plant an orchard, you might never eat the fruit. But someone will.”
Planting those seeds to nurture children’s growth and success in life is an approach the PEI Literacy Alliance applies to its ‘Ready Set Learn’ program, says Amanda Beazley, Programs Director.
Ready Set Learn provides tutoring support to children who struggle with...
Thousands of Islanders accessed care under Pharmacy Plus PEI program during first three months
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News Release
Friday, January 27, 2023
More than 11,000 Islanders have visited their community pharmacist to access care for certain common ailments or renew eligible prescriptions since the launch of the Pharmacy Plus PEI program last October.
“Pharmacists across the Island have been champions over the last few years by quickly pivoting their operations to stay open, taking a lead...
Funding to help prevent gender-based violence
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News Release
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Nine Island community organizations will receive funding to help women and girls feel safe from the threat of violence.
More than $120,000 is being invested through the province’s Violence Against Women Prevention Grant, to support projects that will enhance awareness, education, and action towards preventing violence against women in Prince...
New Mental Health Structured Programming and Day Treatment facility unveiled; new programs announced for Islanders
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News Release
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Islanders will soon have access to more mental health treatments, clinical care and life skills development through the new Mental Health Structured Programming and Day Treatment facility.
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island and Health PEI jointly unveiled the new, innovative $4.5 million Mental Health Structured Programming and Day...
Islanders encouraged to receive bivalent COVID-19 booster dose
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News Release
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages individuals in PEI who have not received a bivalent booster dose to book an appointment if it has been 6 months since their last dose (and 3 months since a COVID-19 infection).
On January 20th 2023, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released an updated statement...
Free Family Literacy Day activities coming up
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News Release
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.
“Family Literacy Day is a great opportunity to encourage and grow a love of reading. Across the province our public libraries will be hosting free activities and events for the entire...
Diane Griffin appointed as Chair of Health PEI Board
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News Release
Monday, January 23, 2023
Hon. Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness announced the addition of Diane Griffin to the Health PEI Board of Directors and that Griffin will serve as the Board Chair effective January 23, 2023.
“I am pleased to welcome Diane to the Health PEI Board of Directors and thank her for accepting the appointment as Chair. Diane has...
Community Service Bursary amount doubles for students
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News Release
Friday, January 20, 2023
Supports have doubled for high school students who volunteer at a registered volunteer organization and receive a Community Service Bursary.
More than $270,300 has been distributed to 260 post-secondary students this school year through the Community Service Bursary.
“This year we doubled the Community Service Bursary from $750 to $1,500. We...