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Channel at Basin Head temporarily closed for safety reasons
2019-05-30
Conditions in the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park have changed during the winter season. At this time it is extremely dangerous to jump or dive off the bridge or pier. To do so could cause serious injury or death.
The channel became shallow after a major storm caused it to fill with sand...
Digging up the past, opening a time capsule
2019-05-30
Islanders find out today what’s hidden inside a time capsule from the former Prince Edward Island Hospital on Brighton road.
During the recent decommissioning of the site, workers uncovered a time capsule dating back to when the facility was originally built in 1932. The time capsule, complete...
Provincial investment enhances Bedford MacDonald House
2019-05-29
An annual provincial investment to Bedford MacDonald House will allow 24/7 accessibility to programs and supports for men in need of shelter in Charlottetown.
The Province of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Social Development and Housing, will provide The Salvation Army $355,500...
Celebrating shoulder season during Tourism Week
2019-05-27
Spring has sprung, and so has Tourism season as June is filled with festivals and events for Islanders and visitors alike to enjoy.
Tourism Week in Canada, May 26 – June 2, celebrates tourism across the country and here on the Island. As a primary industry, tourism is a significant economic...
Public asked to submit ticks to help with health study
2019-05-24
Health PEI is asking members of the public to submit samples of biting ticks for a study tracking the human risk of tick-borne illness on Prince Edward Island. Please note: The study began in May of 2019 and concluded in 2021.
Dr. Greg German, Health PEI medical microbiologist,...
Island forest firefighters bound for Alberta
2019-05-24
Five Island forest fire fighters are leaving for Alberta this weekend to help with the increasingly serious wildfire situation.
Three members will join a joint Sustained Action team with wildfire fighters from New Brunswick. The other two are serving as a Fire Information Officer and a Strike...
Island teacher wins prestigious national award
2019-05-21
Frances Ann Squire, a teacher at Birchwood Intermediate School has received a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
The awards are given each year to honour teachers for their leadership, exemplary teaching practices, and their commitment to help the next generation succeed in a world...
Recognizing Prince Edward Island family physicians
2019-05-17
Health and Wellness Minister James Aylward is proud to join the College of Family Physicians for Prince Edward Island in recognizing May 19, 2019 as Family Doctor Day and celebrating some of the Island’s outstanding physicians.
Dr. Lana Beth Barkhouse has been named the Family Physician of the...
Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
2019-05-16
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2019 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island.
“The Ignition Fund is an excellent option for businesses looking to turn their new and innovative ideas into reality,” Economic Growth...
Schools welcome children entering kindergarten next year
2019-05-15
Schools are making special efforts this month to welcome 1,350 pre-schoolers who will be entering kindergarten next year and their parents.
The Welcome to Kindergarten program is being offered by 43 schools to give families a chance to tour their new school, meet teachers and administrators, and...