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Nominations open for PEI Senior Islanders of the Year awards
2020-11-10
Nominations for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year awards are being accepted until December 16, 2020. These annual awards recognize significant contributions in several areas such as volunteerism, fitness and recreation, fundraising, community involvement, education, and this year, leadership...
More affordable housing units for Islanders
2020-10-21
Islanders will benefit from more affordable housing with the construction of 14 new housing units within three rural communities across the province, providing more affordable housing options for those most in need. These new units have been approved through the Affordable Housing Development...
Community organizations get more support
2020-10-15
The provincial government is increasing funding for non-government organizations that provide community-based supports and services to help Islanders. “Now more than ever, the supports that these organizations provide are critical for Islanders. We know there is an added strain for these...
New affordable housing for Islanders
2020-06-24
Islanders seeking affordable housing through the province’s social housing registry will benefit from 64 new housing units in five island communities. Financial support, through the Affordable Housing Development Program, is supporting 12 new affordable housing units with private developers in...
Applications being accepted for Seniors’ Secretariat grants
2020-02-26
Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding. Applications are being accepted for 2020-2021 PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants until April 8, 2020. The grants provide up to $5,000 per project to organizations or groups...
Community organizations receive funding for housing initiatives
2020-02-21
Several community organizations across the province will receive funding for housing projects to help Islanders in need of assisted living, shelter and more affordable housing options. Funding is provided through the Community Housing Fund to support initiatives for seniors, the Indigenous...
More transitional housing support for Islanders
2020-02-13
A 28-bed transitional housing complex will help support the needs of Islanders experiencing homelessness. The province has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for properties and land in Charlottetown to develop new transitional supports for men, women and families. The properties, currently...
More adoption information available soon
2020-01-31
Changes to the, Adoption Act, will provide adult adoptees and birth parents access to more information and offer the option for privacy upon request. Any adoption that is finalized after January 31, 2020 will be considered open. For adult adoptees, 18 years of age or older, this means information...
Community outreach centre supports Islanders in need
2020-01-14
A community outreach centre in Charlottetown will help Islanders experiencing homelessness connect with the support services they need. The centre, located at 211 Euston Street, will be open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Wednesday, January 15, and offer support to people seeking...
Seniors capturing memories and staying connected
2019-11-22
Margaret Howard’s first husband Robert died in a motorcycle accident in 1982 before any of her six children were married. Today, she has 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild who never knew their grandfather. As a member of the Rustico Bay Seniors Club, Howard is hoping to change that by...