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Islanders appointed on Engage PEI’s 2nd anniversary
2017-09-29
As Engage PEI nears its second anniversary, 32 more Islanders agreed to volunteer with the provincial government in September.
Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to fill vacancies on more than 70 government agencies, boards, and commissions. To ensure they are considered when there is a vacancy that...
Province increases child-care funding
2017-09-28
Supporting Island families -
Jalene Cormier says getting more help with child care will make a big difference for her family.
An increase in the province’s child-care subsidy program of $300,000 will benefit more than 1,600 Island children. Rates for before and after-school child care and private...
Premier calls for extension of consultation on proposed federal tax changes
2017-09-28
Premier Wade MacLauchlan is asking the federal government to extend its consultation period and defer implementation of their proposed tax changes.
The premier sent a letter to federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau in light of the significant concern and uncertainty in the business community as to...
Film illustrates link between addictions, mental health
2017-09-28
Strengthening mental health services -
A new Prince Edward Island-made short film speaks to the importance of seeking help as the first step in recovering from addiction.
Health PEI - with funding from Health Canada’s Drug Treatment Funding Program - commissioned Island film maker Jenna...
Public feedback invited on climate change recommendations
2017-09-27
Islanders are invited to give feedback on recommendations that will guide the province’s strategy to address the impacts of climate change.
The University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Climate Lab created the Prince Edward Island Climate Change Adaptation Recommendations Draft Report after...
Province exceeds its population goal
2017-09-27
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Prince Edward Island has more than 150,000 residents for the first time in its history, meeting government’s population target for 2017.
In a new national report, Statistics Canada estimates the province’s population to be 152,021 as of July 2017, an increase of 1.7...
Literacy Alliance will continue with new funding from province
2017-09-26
Supporting Island families
The PEI Literacy Alliance will continue to support Island families with a commitment of new funding from the provincial government.
Following the loss of the alliance's federal core funding, the province has stepped in to provide necessary funding for the next two years...
Applications being accepted for arts grants
2017-09-25
Prince Edward Island artists are invited to apply for the fall 2017 round of arts grants, like the one artist Margot Rejskind received earlier this year.
One of 13 grants awarded last spring enabled Rejskind to focus on getting her professional choir Luminos Ensemble up and running. Artists can...
Environmental health affects our personal health, Island’s economy
2017-09-25
Environmental health professionals across the province protect Islanders from disease and injury every day.
The national Environmental Public Health Week (September 25 to 29) recognizes all environmental health officers across Canada who work to ensure everything from the safety of food to the...
Islanders should beware of flood-damaged vehicles
2017-09-25
Islanders are reminded to learn the history of a vehicle before buying it.
With recent hurricanes to the south, flood-damaged vehicles could be resold in Prince Edward Island. Flood damage is not always obvious, so consumers must rely on good inspection reports and learn to spot unusual problems;...