Search
Go to the News search to search all news
Displaying 1 - 10 of 603.
Results
Approved Food Safety Training Programs
2023-09-22
The PEI Department of Health & Wellness recognizes certain food safety training programs as equivalent to the National Guidelines for Food Safety Training Programs in the Food Retail and Food Service Sectors.
The following food safety training programs have been deemed acceptable under Section...
Food Premises Program
2018-01-15
The primary goal of the Food Premises Program offered by PEI Environmental Health is to prevent cases of food poisoning through consultation, education, and enforcement of regulations. Detailed inspections of all food premises in the province (approximately 1,450 premises) are performed on a...
Register for a Food Safety Course
2024-04-08
Food premises operators in PEI can register online for food safety training. A certified public health inspector will present current information on food hygiene, preparing food safely and preventing food poisoning. The one-day workshop will be offered at various dates and locations throughout PEI...
Children’s Summer Food Program open for registration
2023-06-20
The Children’s Summer Food Program is open for registration for families most in need of support this summer.
Precooked meals that can be reheated are available for any Island family facing challenges in accessing healthy food for their school-aged children. Registration is required and meals...
The Province prepares for Hurricane Teddy impacts
2020-09-21
Islanders should complete their preparations for Hurricane Teddy today before its arrival in Atlantic Canada.
Most communities across the province can expect to see impacts from Hurricane Teddy by mid-day Tuesday.
“Although we have heard that Teddy isn’t quite the same as Dorian, it’s always a...
Wellness grants helping Islanders to live healthy
2018-12-17
Thirteen Prince Edward Island community groups have received provincial government funding this year for projects that promote wellness and healthy living.
The annual Wellness Grant program provides $50,000 to support community-led wellness initiatives that address pillars of government’s Wellness...
What is Wellness?
2023-01-25
Wellness is the optimal state of health of individuals and groups. To reach a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, an individual must be able to identify and to realize aspirations, to satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. In January 2015 the Department of...
Key Growth Sectors for a PEI Business
2022-04-05
PEI’s economic strength is historically grounded in well established industries like agriculture, fishing and tourism. The economic focus for the future involves innovative research and development as well as supportive clustering in several key growth sectors:
Advanced Marine Technology...
A focus on safety and supports as hurricane recovery continues
2022-09-28
The health and safety of residents remains a top priority as provincial recovery efforts continue. Islanders can help recovery efforts by keeping everyone’s safety in mind, so first responders can focus on emergencies.
If you do not have electricity, take the following steps to be ready when it...
Family Presence in Health Care
2023-05-11
Partnering with patients and families is important to the overall well-being and recovery of a patient. Patients and families are encouraged to become partners in care and to be active participants in their health care.
Partner in Care
A partner in care is a person whom the patient identifies...