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Premier MacLauchlan participates in the 2017 Ministerial Conference on Canadian Francophonie
2017-06-23
Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs, participated in the 2017 Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie on June 22 and 23. Recognizing Canada’s bilingual character and its two official languages as key Canadian values, the annual meeting took...
More protection coming soon for personal health information
2017-06-22
The protection of Islanders’ personal health information will soon be strengthened.
Effective July 1, the province’s new Health Information Act and regulations governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information by all Prince Edward Island health care providers.
“There is...
Province launches bid process to host 2023 Canada Games
2017-06-22
The province is one step closer to hosting the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
Today the Canada Games Council launched its official bid process, outlining what requirements Prince Edward Island must meet in order to host the 2023 winter games. The province also announced that Brian McFeely and Wayne...
In foster families, love is thicker than blood
2017-06-22
Supporting Island Families -
Lori Johnston says you don’t need a perfect house with a white picket fence to foster a child.
You only need to open your door – and your heart.
“Foster parents don’t have to be typical,” says Johnston, who has fostered Island children in need for more than 16 years...
Directory puts fresh, local food on the map
2017-06-21
No matter where you are in Prince Edward Island, the province’s fresh food directory can help find the nearest fresh fish or produce.
The 2017 Fresh Products Directory is available at PEI Flavours or by phoning 1-866-PEIFARM. It can also be found at any of the province’s Visitor Information...
What’s old becomes new again
2017-06-20
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Savvy business owners create wow factor in their new business set within historic building
Why do entrepreneurs do what they do? For husband and wife team Marly and Greg Anderson, they say … ‘it just feels right’. With over a decade of experience in customer service...
Free books, programs encourage early childhood literacy
2017-06-20
Supporting Island Families -
New parents can encourage an early love of reading through two new literacy programs.
Public health and the provincial libraries are partnering to promote “Born to Read” and “Little Ones Read,” which emphasize the importance of reading to infants and early childhood...
Unique experiences lend an important perspective
2017-06-20
Supporting Island Families -
Jeff Brant wants Prince Edward Island’s education system to work for every child – especially Indigenous children.
“When I came to PEI in grade 10, I was one of two indigenous people at Kensington High School,” said the former resident of Tyendinaga First Nation in...
Photo contest celebrates agriculture and fisheries
2017-06-19
Islanders can showcase the natural beauty inspired by our agriculture and fisheries industries through government’s annual photo contest.
The “Celebrate PEI Agriculture and Fisheries” photo contest lets shutterbugs capture Prince Edward Island’s lush rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy...
High school graduations celebrate student success
2017-06-19
More than 1,500 Prince Edward Island youth will receive their high school diplomas at graduation ceremonies this week.
Approximately 1,200 students will graduate from English programs, 230 from French immersion, and 45 from French First Language programs. Another 20 students will graduate from...