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Celebration of Treaty Day
2024-10-01
Today is Treaty Day, celebrating the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation.
To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month, the leadership of the Mi’kmaq First Nations joined Premier Dennis King today...
Province recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-09-30
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities.
In 2021, an amendment to the Employment Standards Act officially...
Tyne Valley rink on the way to net zero
2024-09-27
Solar panels and heat pumps are now fueling the community rink in Tyne Valley.
Supported by $345,147 from the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) fund, the Cavendish Farms Community Events Centre in Tyne Valley has a 99 KW solar system which will help reduce the community’s...
Public Health recommendations - PEI International Shellfish Festival
2024-09-27
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024.
Over 550 symptomatic people who attended...
Statement by Minister McLane Recognizing Environmental Health Officers
2024-09-27
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week:
"As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who play a critical role in promoting and protecting the...
Ron Profit - Finding Friendship and Support Through Cancer Diagnoses
2024-09-27
When Ron Profit was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago at aged 51, he was sent to Toronto for surgery.
“My prostate gland was removed along with some lymph nodes,” he said. “I was relieved to learn that the cancer had not spread, and, at that time, I didn’t require any follow up...
Continuing the conversation, Minister launches phase two of Focus on the Frontline
2024-09-26
Building on the success of the initial phase of the Focus on the Frontline initiative, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mark McLane, will carry out a second phase this October to meet with healthcare staff across the province, focusing on community healthcare.
Last year, the minister met with more...
Educating more RNs at UPEI to support the healthcare system
2024-09-26
Student enrolment continues to grow in the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Nursing through a collaborative partnership with the province to help address nursing shortages in the healthcare system.
“There is a need to educate, recruit, and retain an increased number of...
Financial workshops for seniors being offered this fall
2024-09-26
Free workshops providing important financial information for seniors are once again being held across the Island this fall.
These workshops will focus on explaining the provincial and federal benefits Island seniors may be eligible for, as well as providing information on additional support...
Statement by Premier King on the passing of Albert Fogarty
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/statement-by-premier-king-on-the-passing-of-albert-fogarty
2024-09-25
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA Albert Fogarty:
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former MLA and my dear friend, Albert Fogarty. Albert was a dedicated public servant, educator, and community leader...