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Self care is important, especially during the holidays
2017-12-20
In what is supposed to be the “hap - happiest” season of all, it’s tough to feel sad during the holidays. But for many who struggle with mental health and addictions issues, the holidays can lead to unpleasant memories, substance abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, anxiety, and depression. “It...
Renovated Georgetown mill brings jobs, business to Kings County
2017-12-08
Creating jobs for Islanders -, In just over a year, the former Georgetown Timber mill has changed from an empty shell to a magnet that is attracting employers and skilled workers to eastern Kings County. The 40,000 square foot former mill was converted into a multi-tenant facility in August 2016....
Well-being teams care for Westisle students
2017-11-10
Strengthening mental health services -, Every Monday morning, a five-person team meets at Hernewood Intermediate School. They have different areas of expertise – a mental health therapist, two nurses and two school outreach workers – but they have a shared goal: to help students overcome their...
Holland College board is next step for this volunteer
2017-11-02
The newest member of Holland College’s Board of Governors is looking forward to her next challenge. Montague resident Candace Cormier has volunteered with the Red Cross, CIBC Run for the Cure, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and she is an auxiliary officer with the RCMP. Holland College’s...
Subsidy changes make big difference for Cornwall mom
2017-10-06
Supporting Island families -, Alyse Rossiter is a single mom with three kids under 6. Her life is busy with a full-time job and the everyday responsibilities of parenting. She is solely responsible for the financial needs of her family and, even though she works, money is tight. However, Alyse...
Summer student is on road to success
2017-10-04
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Haley Ellis admits she didn’t know much about asphalt when she started this past June as a summer student at the provincial government’s Slemon Park road shop. The 2017 Westisle Composite High School graduate did know she would begin studying sustainable design...
Children’s Lawyer in demand during first 100 days
2017-10-04
Supporting Island families - The door of the province’s first-ever Children’s Lawyer’s office is wide open, and so far lots of Islanders have come through it to find the help they need. It’s been 100 days since Catherine Chaisson started her new job as a legal representative for individual Island...
Summerside officer awarded for making the extra effort
2017-09-29
A sudden illness and a chance meeting changed the lives of two Summerside residents. Back in October 2015, cellulitis and a high temperature caused Karen MacLean to need a hospital. First responders needed to find another way to get the woman out of her second-storey apartment since obesity and her...
Environmental health officers help keep restaurants safe
2017-09-26
Creating jobs for Islanders -, In a place that's known as Canada’s Food Island, restaurants are a pillar of Prince Edward Island’s economy – and the province’s environmental health officers help ensure they are the safest they can be. Kelly Hughes, the senior environmental health officer with...
Wastewater investments prepare Tignish for the future
2017-09-15
Investing In infrastructure -, For the community of Tignish, an investment in better wastewater processing is a big step toward environmental sustainability - and a success story of governments working together. With the help of the Canada Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF), the Island’s northernmost...