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More help available for child care costs
2018-10-12
Supporting Island families -, Child care will be more affordable and accessible for Island families. The child-care subsidy provided by the Prince Edward Island government is increasing. Rates for school-aged child care and private sitters will be raised and the number of families whose child care...
Proposals sought for immediate and long-term housing rentals
2018-10-02
If you have short-term housing available to rent immediately, an interest in providing long-term housing, or ideas to create new affordable housing, the provincial government wants to hear from you. The province wants to hear from landlords, developers, tourism operators, private home owners, and...
Senior Islanders of the Year recognized
2018-10-01
Five outstanding Islanders have been named 2018’s Senior Islanders of the Year for their contributions to Island communities. Grace Blackette, Evelyn Jenkins, Kaye Larkin, Ann Sherman, and Fairley Yeo received their awards in Summerside today from Family and Human Services Minister Tina Mundy and...
Use your instincts to avoid a scam
2018-09-14
For seniors targeted by fraud artists, Scott Lundrigan has some important advice. “Don’t blame yourselves when these people come after you,” said Lundrigan, Prince Edward Island’s Crime Stoppers Program coordinator. “They don’t pick victims personally because the victim is naive. They’re literally...
Islanders invited to serve on Housing Council
2018-08-27
Islanders can join a group that will help the provincial government make more affordable housing available across the province. Members of the new Housing Council will advise cabinet and help implement government’s Housing Action Plan, announced last month. Islanders can apply to join the council...
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 –...