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Increase to Anti-Racism Grant funding
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Monday, November 4, 2024
Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Grants with a total of $275,000 available – up from $100,000 in the last round of funding.
This funding will be used to develop and deliver anti-racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities in Prince Edward Island.
The Anti-Racism Grant has been...
Government waives vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal fees for retired volunteer firefighters
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Friday, November 1, 2024
The Government of Prince Edward Island is honouring retired volunteer firefighters for their dedication and sacrifices they’ve made in protecting Islanders.
Starting November 1, retired volunteer firefighters with at least 15 years of service will receive free registration and license plates for two vehicles and free driver’s license renewal as...
Summerside Shelter opens this evening
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
The 10-bed Summerside Emergency Shelter located at 25 Frank Mellish Drive will open this evening at 5 p.m.
All services are gender inclusive for individuals 18+ experiencing homelessness with options for couples, those with physical mobility issues and individuals in need of housing who have pets.
To book a bed at the Summerside Emergency...
Confederation Trail recommendations available online
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Recommendations from a user group review about the future use of the Confederation Trail are now available.
The recommendations stem from input collected through an Island-wide public engagement process in the fall of 2023, alongside research into best practices about other trail networks. The strategic communications firm Vol. 18, based in...
Living Life with Arthritis
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
“I was walking with two canes prior to being diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis,” said Samuel (Sam) Buchanan.
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine and large joints, resulting in stiffness and pain. The disease may damage the joint between the spine and the hip bone. It can also cause bony bridges...
PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program open for applications
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News Release
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Agriculture producers in PEI who are interested in adopting clean technologies can once again apply for the PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program.
The PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program (PEIAgESP) is a provincial investment into the local agriculture industry that supports Island producers by offsetting costs associated with...
Statement from Health PEI Board Chair Diane Griffin and Health PEI CEO Melanie Fraser on their Responds to Auditor General’s Findings on...
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Health PEI acknowledges and accepts the findings of the recent audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General on executive leadership compensation. We accept all the recommendations, which are being implemented right now, with an expected completion date of December 31, 2024.
This audit examined employment practices for Health PEI's...
Be a Halloween hero: drive safely for our trick-or-treaters
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News Release
Monday, October 28, 2024
As Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air with costumes, pumpkins, decorations, and treats. However, it’s essential to remember that safety must remain our top priority, especially on this festive night. Since 2021, PEI has seen 19 collisions involving 35 vehicles on October 31.
To ensure a safe Halloween for all, please follow these...
Double the amount of funding available for Anti-Racism Microgrant
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News Release
Monday, October 28, 2024
Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant with a total of $100,000 available – up from $50,000 in the last round of funding.
The funding will support community-led anti-racism projects and will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities in...
Meant to be – Careers in Palliative Care
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Friday, October 25, 2024
After many years working in the fast-paced environment of a surgical unit, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Tonya Crosby never imagined she would find joy working in palliative care.
“I didn’t know much about the Provincial Palliative Care Centre (Centre) or the Provincial Palliative Care Program before I saw the job posting,” remembers Tonya. “I...