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Petroleum pricing - December 1, 2017
2017-12-01
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2017:
• gasoline prices will decrease by 3.3 cents per litre (cpl);
• there will be no change in the price of furnace oil, stove oil, or diesel at this time;...
Islanders filling Engage PEI vacancies; more available
2017-12-01
Community-minded Islanders continue to get involved with the provincial government through Engage PEI, and there are always vacancies available.
In November, 15 Islanders were appointed to seven government agencies, boards, and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to volunteer on more...
Health PEI continues to invest in nurses
2017-12-01
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Hiring more nurses across the province – as part of the province’s first-ever nursing strategy – will help ensure stable health care for Islanders now and into the future.
Since January, Health PEI has hired 64 new graduate nurses, including 13 this December. Another...
Seniors mental health expands to Kings County
2017-11-29
Strengthening mental health services -
Kings County seniors with complex mental health conditions now have access to a new team of community-based care professionals.
Previously available in Prince and Queens counties, a Seniors Mental Health Resource Team is now operating in Kings County out of...
Well-being teams now supporting Montague, Westisle students
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/well-being-teams-now-supporting-montague-westisle-students
2017-11-29
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Student well-being teams in the Montague and Westisle families of schools have helped more than 130 students since forming this September, providing valuable care and helping to prevent more serious issues.
Students receive help from the teams with a variety of...
Water Act debated in legislature
2017-11-29
After more than two years of consultation with Islanders, the new Water Act came up for debate in the Legislative Assembly today (November 29).
The historic act (www.princeedwardisland.ca/wateract) is the first of its kind in Prince Edward Island. It will provide water security, guide government...
Annual Open House Announced
2017-11-28
Her Honour the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island is welcoming everyone to the annual Government House Christmas Open House at Fanningbank. This tradition of opening the house to Islanders provides the opportunity to view decorations and listen to live...
Violence Against Women Prevention Grant recipients announced
2017-11-24
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Three Island community groups will receive funding for their efforts to help all women feel safe from the threat of violence.
The Native Council of Prince Edward Island, the PEI Coalition for Women in Government, and PEI Family Violence Prevention Services have been...
Grants help groups build culture of wellness
2017-11-24
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Six Island community groups have received provincial government funding for projects that promote wellness – including the Brackley Women’s Institute.
The institute’s “Stronger Together” program received one of the 2017-18 Wellness Grants from the province’s...
Island seniors living at home get more help from province
2017-11-24
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Island seniors will get financial help from the provincial government to enjoy a better quality of life in their own homes.
A new Seniors Independence Program will provide for practical services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, general maintenance, snow...