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Frail seniors to benefit from more in-home support
2018-05-31
Frail Island seniors living in Queens County can now receive in-home support for their complex health needs.
A nurse practitioner has been hired to support the expansion to Queens County of the Caring for Older Adults in Community and at Home (COACH) program. The expansion is possible thanks to a...
Province launches new open-data portal
2018-05-30
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – The provincial government is making even more raw data freely accessible to the individuals and organizations who use and republish it.
A new open-data portal (https://data.princeedwardisland.ca) includes a total of 52 existing and new government datasets...
efficiencyPEI honoured for helping Islanders save energy
2018-05-29
The Prince Edward Island government’s efficiencyPEI division has been named the ENERGY STAR® Canada Advocate of the Year for 2018 for helping Island residents save money on their energy bills.
Each year ENERGY STAR® Canada recognizes participants who have demonstrated particular excellence in...
Tourism Week celebrates a booming industry
2018-05-29
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Tourism operators and organizations across the province are getting ready for what promises to be another busy season on the Island.
Prince Edward Island has experienced record tourism visitation and overnight stays in each of the last four years. This week’s...
Suicide prevention strategy works to build hope
2018-05-25
A new strategy has been developed to help create a suicide-safer Prince Edward Island and reduce the painful, long-term effects of suicide on loved ones and communities.
The Department of Health and Wellness -- in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association -- has created The Building...
Eastern Kings celebrates opening of new French school, community centre
2018-05-25
Students, parents, educators and community leaders gathered today in Rollo Bay to officially open the new École La-Belle-Cloche and Pavillon de l’Est.
Located on the site of the former Rollo Bay school, the facility houses a provincial Early Years Centre, a K-12 school for up to 150 students, and...
Action plan builds on existing supports for seniors
2018-05-24
The health and wellness of Island seniors is a top priority for the provincial government that a historic new action plan will help to enhance.
The province today (May 24) released the first-ever Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health: A Provincial Action Plan for Seniors, Near Seniors, and...
Trustee to be appointed for Health PEI
2018-05-23
As the province begins to transition the governance model of the provincial health authority, the current Health PEI Board of Directors has decided to step aside.
“It was unfortunate to receive the resignation of the board, however I respect their decision. I want to thank them for their work...
Islanders will help shape new diabetes strategy
2018-05-23
Islanders living with diabetes are invited to a series of important conversations next month that will shape Prince Edward Island’s renewed diabetes strategy.
Health PEI will hold four focus group sessions across the province from June 5 to 13 to help inform the new multi-year strategy, which...
Province supporting New Brunswick flood relief
2018-05-18
Prince Edward Island is supporting New Brunswick flood relief efforts with volunteers and financial assistance – and there are many more ways Islanders can give.
Canadian Red Cross volunteers from the province have arranged emergency shelter for nearly 300 people displaced by flooding, and more...