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Provincial student assessment results now available online
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/provincial-student-assessment-results-now-available-online
2018-10-23
The 2018 student assessment results are now available online and results are going home with students this week.
The assessments are written each year by students in grades 3, 6, 9 and 11.
The 2018 results show that while math results continue to improve, students need more help in primary...
More resources continue to improve access to dialysis
2018-10-18
Improvements at the Summerside and Charlottetown hemodialysis units will bring more resources closer to home for the growing number of Islanders living with chronic kidney disease.
Earlier this month, the Summerside Hemodialysis Unit at Prince County Hospital introduced an afternoon shift on...
Islanders making their voices heard through Engage PEI
2018-10-18
Islanders continue to volunteer their time and expertise with the provincial government through Engage PEI.
This month, 27 Islanders were appointed to 10 government agencies, boards and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to join one of more than 70 such boards covering various...
Public asked to complete survey on student assessments
2018-10-16
Islanders can help shape the future of how our public school students’ academic performance is assessed.
A public survey is being conducted as part of an external review of the provincial government’s student assessment program. The online survey is now open until November 2 in English at https://...
Government releases August tourism indicators
2018-10-12
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Near-record numbers continued to visit Prince Edward Island through its three entry points in August, Tourism PEI statistics show.
The Confederation Bridge is on pace for another record season and is now 0.7 percent ahead of 2017’s year-to-date numbers....
PEI’s new Senator – Chief Brian Francis
2018-10-12
The Government of Prince Edward Island would like to congratulate Chief Brian Francis on his appointment to the Senate. Chief Francis has been a great leader for the Abegweit First Nation for over a decade. His commitment to reconciliation for the well-being and prosperity of the Indigenous...
Islanders invited to Health PEI’s annual meeting
2018-10-12
Whether in person or online, Islanders who attend Health PEI’s annual general meeting can give their input and participate in quality discussions about health care on Prince Edward Island.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 23, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown. Islanders...
More help available for child care costs
2018-10-12
Supporting Island families -
Child care will be more affordable and accessible for Island families.
The child-care subsidy provided by the Prince Edward Island government is increasing. Rates for school-aged child care and private sitters will be raised and the number of families whose child care...
Presentation on chronic disease prevention and creating healthy communities
2018-10-11
All Islanders are invited to a free presentation exploring how to stay healthy beyond just diet and exercise.
All Islanders are invited to a free, public lecture:
“Taking Action on How We Live, Work, and Play: Implications for chronic disease prevention and the promotion of healthy...
Young Island women take over Legislative Assembly of PEI
2018-10-11
Today, the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island welcomed young Islanders from across the province to take the seats of their members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for a day of learning and sharing.
Nominated by each of their MLAs, the young Islanders learned...