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New flood guide and updated climate risk tools now available
2024-05-10
New resources are available to help Islanders learn more about the risks of coastal and inland flooding, which is increasing due to climate change.
PEI’s 3000-kilometre coast is made up of beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, marshes, bays, estuaries, and inlets. The Island’s coastline is constantly...
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Government of Prince Edward Island sign program delivery agreement for internationally educated nurses
2024-05-10
Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Government of Prince Edward Island have entered into an agreement to help address the growing demand for qualified nurses in PEI.
The agreement facilitates the delivery of Sask Polytech's Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada and Registered Nurse Bridging...
Exercise program helping Islanders with chronic illness
2024-05-10
Back in 2022, Debbie Joy was constantly battling with hip and knee pain.
She struggled with mobility and flexibility issues on a regular basis.
But thanks to a free online program called Exercise for Health, the 67-year-old is seeing positive changes that have improved her life significantly....
Family Violence Prevention Week 2024
2024-05-10
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 13-19 and this year’s theme is Strong Beginnings: Resiliency in the Early Years.
Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events throughout the week to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread awareness, pay...
Family violence prevention week 2024 Walks in Silence schedule
2024-05-10
Communities and organizations across the Island will hold events between May 13-19 to engage people in conversation about family violence prevention, spread awareness, pay tribute to victims, and share helpful tools and resources for victims and bystanders.
These events include readings, lunch...
Nominees announced for the 2024 PEI Book Awards
2024-05-09
The nominees for the 2024 PEI Book Awards highlight the Island’s best published writings, and demonstrate excellence in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children's literature.
The nominees represent a diverse group of talented writers, editors, and creators whose work has made a significant...
Statement by Minister Natalie Jameson on the 2024 Easter Seals school tour
2024-05-09
Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on the success of the 2024 Easter Seals Tour:
“Heartfelt congratulations to Easter Seals PEI, their 2024 Ambassador Lucie Gallant, Lucie’s family, and the 66 Island schools who collectively raised an...
RaeAnne Arsenault recognized for making school life better for students
2024-05-08
Described as the person on the ground at every school event, RaeAnne Arsenault is well known in her school community for being caring, generous, and humble, with a passion for helping others.
It’s no wonder the St. Louis Elementary School volunteer was recently recognized as the PEI Home and...
Partnership with Holland College adds to provincial housing supply
2024-05-07
An additional three housing units built by Holland College students will support Islanders on the social housing registry in Summerside.
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the PEI Housing Corporation, has partnered with Holland College to create five single-family homes. Last year,...
New paramedic initiatives aimed at reducing ED visits and improving access to care
2024-05-07
A new policy directive from the Department of Health and Wellness will give paramedics more ways to help Islanders access safe, high-quality care in their communities.
Effective May 7, 2024, Island EMS will introduce new protocols to determine whether people should receive care in the community...