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Housing action plan to address present and future needs
2018-07-23
Supporting Island families - , Meeting the housing needs of all Islanders – now and into the future – is the goal of the provincial government’s new housing action plan. Developed with a team of housing experts, a housing supply task force, and extensive engagement with Islanders, the Housing...
Province expands disability supports for Islanders
2018-07-12
Islanders living with disabilities will have more and better assistance from the Prince Edward Island government. Expansions to the Disability Support Program – now called AccessAbility Supports – will include a coordinator to help clients navigate the system, job coaching and skills training,...
Funding available for projects to benefit seniors
2018-06-26
Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding. Applications are being accepted until July 27 for the annual PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants at www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/family-and-human-services/seniors-...
Do you know an outstanding Island senior?
2018-06-25
Nominations for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until July 20. The annual awards recognize the significant contributions of Island seniors in community life including: volunteerism, artistic achievement, fund raising, community participation, career achievements,...
Improved social assistance will empower Islanders
2018-06-07
Major enhancements to the provincial government’s social assistance program will help Islanders overcome barriers and become more self reliant. The significant improvements (details at www.princeedwardisland.ca/SA-renewal ) include: allowing Islanders to have more savings – and earn more income –...
Contract awarded to build new seniors housing in Charlottetown
2018-06-04
More than 40 seniors housing units will be built soon in support of the provincial government’s efforts to increase affordable housing for Islanders. Island-owned Ellis and Birt Limited was awarded the contract to build the 44-unit complex on Norwood Road in Charlottetown. It will be available...
Picturing a better future for Island seniors
2018-05-25
Ken Williams appreciated being asked to show, through photography, that it can be challenging for aging Islanders to find the services they need. The Ebenezer resident was one of more than 250 Islanders who participated in talks leading to the development of Prince Edward Island’s action plan for...
More help coming for home renovations
2018-05-04
Investing in infrastructure -, Nearly 200 more Islanders than last year will get financial help with home renovations from the Prince Edward Island government. Increased funding for the provincial government’s Home Renovation Program means everyone who applied this spring - and qualifies for...
Islanders’ input sought on poverty reduction action plan
2018-04-24
Supporting Island families - , Islanders’ experiences and thoughts about poverty are needed to help develop a collaborative, province-wide poverty reduction plan. From now through June, the provincial government and the poverty reduction advisory council will gather public input about poverty on...
Expanding services to Islanders with autism
2018-04-19
Supporting Island families, After 11 years as the only employee of the Autism Society of PEI, Nathalie Walsh is eager to accept government’s help to improve services for Islanders with autism and those who love them. “This funding is literally life changing for the society,” Walsh said. “This...