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Tax relief for the new year
2018-12-31
Supporting Island families - , Islanders will pay less in taxes this year due to decreases in taxes on gas and diesel. As of midnight, December 31, tax on gas is reduced by 3.42 cents per litre, with a 4.37 cents per litre reduction on diesel tax. “Islanders are working hard and our province’s...
Supports for Islanders living with an ostomy available January 1
2018-12-28
Supporting Island Families -, Beginning January 1, 2019, more than 580 Islanders living with a permanent ostomy will be eligible for financial assistance. Islanders can access the forms required to apply to the new Ostomy Supplies Program online or call the PEI Pharmacare Program toll-fee 1-877-577...
Changes to Employment Standards Act take effect
2018-12-27
Family-friendly amendments to the Employment Standards Act passed during the 2018 fall legislative session will come into effect on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Changes to the act include: • Extended parental leave from 12 months to 18 months to align with the federal employment insurance...
Islanders sharing their expertise with government boards
2018-12-21
Engage PEI continues to connect Islanders with opportunities to impact communities across the province. Fourteen Islanders have been appointed to four government boards this month. “Islanders have a natural disposition to helping one another and stepping up to do what it takes to make our...
Collaborative Emergency Centre at Western Hospital closed tonight
2018-12-21
The Emergency Department and Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) at Western Hospital in Alberton will be closed on two occasions starting tonight and over the next week due to the temporary unavailability of physician and/or nursing coverage. Emergency health services will not be available at...
Wellness grants helping Islanders to live healthy
2018-12-17
Thirteen Prince Edward Island community groups have received provincial government funding this year for projects that promote wellness and healthy living. The annual Wellness Grant program provides $50,000 to support community-led wellness initiatives that address pillars of government’s Wellness...
Remember to call ahead on medical appointments
2018-12-17
Due to inclement weather and road conditions forecasted for the next two days, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to please call ahead to confirm their appointment – or notify staff if they are unable to make the appointment. Health...
Queen’s Counsel appointments named
2018-12-14
Janice L. MacCallum, Donald K. MacKenzie and Ronald J. Keefe have been selected as 2018 appointments to Queen’s Counsel, a top recognition in the field of law. “I congratulate this year’s appointees. This designation is given to lawyers who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law and...
Province awards Arts Grants
2018-12-13
Creating jobs for Islanders, The River Clyde Pageant, a spectacular outdoor community theatre project occurring each summer in New Glasgow, was recently awarded a PEI Arts Grant for the 2019 edition of the event. “Support from the Arts Grant program helps us develop The River Clyde Pageant further...
Program expands to help more heart and lung patients stay at home
2018-12-12
More Islanders living with congestive heart failure or chronic lung disease are being safely monitored from the comfort of their home using special equipment and modern technology. Health PEI recently expanded the Remote Patient Monitoring program to increase its capacity from 30 patients to 45...