Recent News
National Pharmacare Program begins May 1 in PEI
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose test strips. The federal and provincial...
Statement by Minister Thompson on the retirement of Chief Sinclair Walker
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Summerside Police Chief Sinclair Walker: “Summerside Police Services has played an integral part in our community public...
Statement by Premier Lantz on National Physician Day
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Physician Day: “Today, on National Physician Day, we recognize and thank the physicians across Prince Edward Island who dedicate their lives to caring for Islanders. Physicians play a...
Double check your appointment time! X-Ray equipment replacement at QEH will have minor impacts on imaging schedule
Health PEI encourages Islanders to double check their appointment times and locations for X-rays at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Three of four of the general X-Ray rooms at the QEH are having technology replaced, which will have minor impacts on scheduling. Patients may...
Government supports allied health services in private long-term care homes
The Prince Edward Island Government has entered into a one-year funding agreement to enhance allied health services for residents at private long-term care homes. A total of $800,000, from the Canada-Prince Edward Island Aging with Dignity Funding Agreement announced in March...
Islanders encouraged to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week will take place across Canada beginning on May 4th through May 10th and the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is hosting free events for Islanders looking to become better prepared. The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week...
Province updates system for registering automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
The PEI Government is using a new system for the PEI Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Program that will improve the experience for people who own AEDs and emergency dispatchers. The new software, called GoodSAM, is an online and app-based tool with an interactive...
Uncover prehistoric PEI at Fossil Day
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is hosting Fossil Day at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown featuring PEI fossils, hands-on activities, and local fossil expert, Laura MacNeil. Take a step back in time at the event on Friday, May 2, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m...
Statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
Hon. Jenn Redmond, Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning & Population, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace: “Each year on April 28, we pause to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or lost...
Statement by Premier Lantz on National Volunteer Week
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week: “Volunteers are the heart of our communities. They share their time, skills, and compassion to lift others up and make our province stronger. This National Volunteer Week...