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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...
Proposals for new transitional housing sought
2018-04-04
Supporting Island families -, The provincial government invites developers to submit proposals to build housing in Charlottetown that supports Island families in transition. The request is for at least six new transitional housing units for victims of family violence and at least five units for...
Government partners with community organizations to benefit Islanders
2018-04-03
The provincial government is increasing its supports for community organizations that provide important programs and services to Islanders who need them the most. Finance Minister Heath MacDonald and Family and Human Resources Minister Tina Mundy made the announcement today at Queens County...
Province provides help to seniors living at home
2018-03-29
Supporting Island families - , Government continues to accept applications for the Seniors Independence Initiative and reminds Island S, eniors that help is available to make it easier, for them to remain in their own homes and communities. The Seniors Independence Initiative provides financial...
Applications being accepted for home renovation assistance
2018-03-09
Investing in infrastructure -, Islanders needing financial assistance with home renovations can apply for the Prince Edward Island Home Renovation Program until April 6 at 5 p.m. To learn if you qualify, visit www.princeedwardisland.ca/homerenoprograms or call 1-855-374-7366. Applications can...