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He found a business opportunity in affordable medicines
2017-12-29
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Mohammed Moin remembers the brush with illness that set him on a path to founding bioscience company Somru BioActives. “I was in my last year in high school - at home in Bangladesh - when my father became seriously ill with esophageal cancer,” Moin said. “The...
Nurses ready to help in mental-health crises
2017-12-28
Strengthening mental health services -, Not all emergencies that arrive at Prince Edward Island’s largest hospital involve physical health. For those who show up at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency department with a mental health crisis, Sasha O’Hanley and her colleagues are the first point...
Premier hosts New Year's Day Levee
2017-12-28
Premier Wade MacLauchlan invites all Islanders to kick-off 2018 by visiting his annual New Year's Day Levee. The premier's levee will be Monday, January 1 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Confederation Centre of the Arts (145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown). Visitors should use the Queen Street...
Pharmacare brings relief from prescription drug costs
2017-12-27
Supporting Island families -, Grant Wyand doesn’t want the cost of prescription medicines to prevent Islanders from accessing them. Through the Pharmacare program, the Prince Edward Island government is working to help Islanders with the costs of prescription medications, along with certain medical...
Islanders volunteer through Engage PEI; more openings available
2017-12-22
Islanders interested in helping their communities and neighbours chose to volunteer with the provincial government this month through Engage PEI, and there are other vacancies available for others wanting to get involved. In December, 30 people were appointed to eight government agencies, boards,...
Lieutenant Governor's New Year's Day Levee approaching
2017-12-22
Her Honour the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island invites Islanders and visitors to start the new year (2018) by visiting Government House for the traditional New Year’s Day Levee. This annual event will be the first for Lieutenant Governor Perry and she hopes...
Province to increase pollination
2017-12-21
Creating jobs for Islanders -, The latest buzz around boosting Prince Edward Island agriculture is a new program that will help expand the Island's bee population and increase pollination. The Pollination Expansion Program will assist with the purchase of new hives that will help expand the...
Housing task force members appointed
2017-12-21
Supporting Island families -, The six members appointed to the new Housing Supply Task Force bring a variety of experience and knowledge of housing in Prince Edward Island. To help guide the province’s upcoming housing strategy, the task force will enhance government’s understanding of housing...
New Municipal Government Act takes effect
2017-12-20
The historic, Municipal Government Act, marks a new era for local governments in Prince Edward Island. When it comes into effect this Saturday, December 23, the act will help Prince Edward Island’s cities, towns, and rural municipalities better serve their residents. It establishes consistent rules...
Self care is important, especially during the holidays
2017-12-20
In what is supposed to be the “hap - happiest” season of all, it’s tough to feel sad during the holidays. But for many who struggle with mental health and addictions issues, the holidays can lead to unpleasant memories, substance abuse, dysfunctional family dynamics, anxiety, and depression. “It...