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RN Bridging Program helps couple work in their dream jobs
2021-11-25
Maricris and Paul Lamano love living in Prince Edward Island. They say the Island was an easy choice when they moved to Canada with their six-year-old son in 2017 from the Philippines because it reminds them of where they lived in Batangas, a province surrounded by beautiful beaches. “Everyone...
Being a foster family can be life changing for parents and children
2021-10-22
Mike and Janine Hamilton have been foster parents for more than ten years and have even made an addition to their home so they can help keep siblings together in families where multiple children are in care. “Giving kids the opportunity to do things that they haven’t had the chance to do before,...
Island schools happy with new bike racks received through active transportation project
2021-10-07
Several Island schools received a total of 60 new bike racks that were ready for students when the school year started this fall. The project was triggered when the provincial Active Transportation (AT) Fund working group put out a call to all schools and 21 responded saying they needed new bike...
Youth Worker Spotlight: Karrie MacDougall
2021-05-06
Karrie MacDougall has been a staple figure in the lives of some of PEI’s youth in care. Karrie is a member of the Child and Family Services team in PEI. She is the Team Lead for the Transitions Apartments that support youth who have aged out of care. Her work includes program development,...
Young boy saves five lives through organ donation
2021-04-26
Lisa McCarthy is encouraging others to become registered organ donors after their family's decision to donate her son’s organs saved the lives of five other people. Lisa’s 18-year-old son, Brodie passed away in May 2018 after a fatal rugby accident just one month before he was set to graduate...
Social Worker Spotlight: Devon McGregor
2021-03-26
Devon McGregor is one of the more consistent adults in the life of some of our Island youth. As a member of Prince Edward Island’s Child and Family Services Child in Care Team, Devon serves youth in foster homes, group homes or those about to age out of the system in a variety of ways. Her work...
Customers are loving savings on energy efficient products
2020-09-28
From September 11 to December 6 participating retailers will be giving instant savings rebates at the register for customers buying ENERGY STAR® LED lights, programmable thermostats, low-flow showerheads and other items. How do customers feel about saving money while reducing energy consumption? “...
Career opportunities and finding work-life balance in a rural emergency department
2020-08-13
Dr. Roberto Campanaro began working as an emergency department doctor at Western Hospital in 2015, and he hasn’t looked back. Moving to Prince Edward Island (from Ontario) to practice medicine in the small rural community of Alberton has been a positive step for his career and for his personal...
Islanders to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
2020-06-19
Islanders are encouraged to learn more about the culture, history and heritage of the PEI Mi’kmaq and Indigenous peoples on Prince Edward Island. "National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to reflect on the importance, the deep roots, and the incredible contributions of all Indigenous peoples...
2020 State of the Province Address
2020-02-24
Premier Dennis King delivered his first State of the Province address to Rotary clubs of Prince Edward Island at the PEI Convention Centre on Monday, February 24th. Watch the archived live stream in YouTube. "The three most important priorities that require our attention: first, how we address...