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Fall School Food Lunch program starting September 11, Summer Food Program wraps up on August 31
2023-08-22
The last deliveries for the Children’s Summer Food Program will be on August 29 and August 31, 2023. Island families that have not yet registered for the program but would like to register for meals will need to do so by Wednesday, August 23 at 11:59 p.m. Anyone who is already registered for the...
Senior Islanders of the Year nominations now open
2023-07-18
Nominations are open for the 2023 Senior Islanders of the Year awards.
Seniors can be recognized for their contributions in various areas, including volunteerism, fundraising, community participation, fitness and recreation, education and research, and other activities.
"PEI seniors play a...
Children’s Summer Food Program open for registration
2023-06-20
The Children’s Summer Food Program is open for registration for families most in need of support this summer.
Precooked meals that can be reheated are available for any Island family facing challenges in accessing healthy food for their school-aged children. Registration is required and meals...
Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
2023-06-15
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to bring attention to the issue of the mistreatment of older adults. All older adults have the right to live safely and securely.
WEAAD provides an opportunity to raise awareness about elder abuse prevention and what each of us can do to...
Province celebrates National AccessAbility Week May 29 to June 3
2023-05-26
May 29 to June 3 marks National AccessAbility Week with the theme Including from the Start: From Possibilities to Practice.
National AccessAbility Week is a time to promote across communities and workplaces, and to celebrate the contributions of Islanders living with disability. It is an...
Foster families are needed across the Island
2023-05-18
There is a need for foster families across the province to provide safe and nurturing homes to children up to age 18. Being a foster parent can be life changing for parents, children and youth.
Islanders who are interested can apply to provide support for children as a:
full time foster parent...
Seniors’ Food Pilot Program expands
2023-04-25
The provincial government is expanding the Seniors’ Food Pilot Program to Murray Harbour and Murray River. This expands the Kings County Pilot outside of the Georgetown area where it was initially launched.
PEI seniors in Murray River and Murray Harbour, aged 65 and older, can register as of...
Digital Literacy Events are being offered to Island seniors
2023-04-21
The Office of Seniors is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to hold a series of Tech N Talk digital literacy events for seniors (65 years or older). The next Tech N Talk will be held April 22 at 10 a.m. at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre.
Each senior attending will be partnered...
Province launches Seniors’ Food Pilot Program
2023-03-02
The provincial government is partnering with The Wheelhouse, The Kings Playhouse and Meals on Wheels PEI to operate a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas for 12-weeks beginning March 14.
PEI seniors, aged 65 and older, can register as of today, March 2, to receive up...
Free income-tax clinics to help Islanders get their taxes done start March 4
2023-02-27
Free tax-help clinics will be available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return.
Filing an annual income tax return is the key to accessing qualifying benefits like the Canada child benefit, Canada...