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Abandoned or Lost Young Animals
2019-01-31
When people come in contact with young mammals or birds that seem to be abandoned or lost, it is human nature to step in and try to help. Often these animals are found near homes or cottages and in places where we walk, cycle and enjoy nature.
This instinct to "help" can often be detrimental to...
Province reaches more than a million overnight stays again in 2018
2019-01-31
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Prince Edward Island has once again exceeded one million overnight stays after another highly successful tourism season.
Statistics released by Tourism PEI today show 1,013,280 overnight stays recorded at accommodations across the province in 2018. That’s down 1.3...
More new members appointed to government boards
2019-01-31
Islanders continue to lend their voices to government agencies, boards and commissions.
In January, 16 Islanders were appointed to serve on four provincial government boards. Every month, Islanders can submit their application through Engage PEI to one of more than 70 boards that align with their...
Date set for referendum period
2019-01-31
Executive Council has confirmed that the referendum period, as required under the Electoral System Referendum Act, will begin tomorrow, Feb. 1, 2019.
This follows on a path that began in 2015 to determine the view of all Islanders on our electoral system:
The release of a white paper on...
Visitor precautions still in place at some health care facilities and now at Kings County Memorial Hospital
2019-01-29
Update - Visitor precautions have been extended to Kings County Memorial Hospital as several patients are experiencing influenza-like illness, and precautions remain in place at other health care facilities due to the ongoing presence of influenza and gastro-intestinal illness....
Creating a supportive work environment for mental health
2019-01-29
Robyn Murphy, an organizer of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign, and an occupational health and safety officer with Health PEI says she’s often witnessed the way people hesitate to engage in discussions around mental health.
“Look, if I had broken my leg I wouldn’t have any issue with telling my...
Home Care Referral Form
2019-01-28
Complete and submit this referral form to your local Home Care office to access services. A referral can be made by yourself, your family, care provider, or family doctor. Services are provided based on assessed need for a defined period of time.
Province invests in new groomer for ski park
2019-01-25
Investing in infrastructure
Skiers and snowboarders will benefit from more reliable and up to date equipment after the provincial government invested in a new groomer for the Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale.
“This is great news for the province’s only downhill skiing facility, and...