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Changes to stabilize emergency, strengthen primary care in Montague
2018-06-12
Added resources and realigned services will help improve access to emergency department services and strengthen primary care for Kings County residents. Health PEI is, hiring dedicated emergency department physicians, at Montague's Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) to support the...
Islanders recognized for environmental stewardship
2018-06-11
A dedicated group of Islanders were recognized today for protecting the environment. The annual Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards were presented to winners in three categories: individual, organization, and school. The awards are given annually by the Environmental Advisory Council. “It is...
Photo contest celebrates agriculture and fisheries
2018-06-11
Islanders are invited to showcase the province and its primary industries by entering the annual “Celebrate PEI Agriculture and Fisheries” photo contest. To participate in this year’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries contest – and for contest details – visit princeedwardisland.ca/...
Hope – a key ingredient in suicide prevention
2018-06-08
Amanda Brazil says it will take a better understanding of why Islanders would choose to end their lives in order to reduce the rate of suicides in the province. She was part of a group that worked with the provincial government to develop Building Blocks of Hope: A Suicide Prevention Strategy for...
Federal, provincial energy-saving funding announced
2018-06-08
Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to take climate action and find solutions to help Canadians save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs, and support healthy communities. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay—on behalf of the Minister of...
Improved social assistance will empower Islanders
2018-06-07
Major enhancements to the provincial government’s social assistance program will help Islanders overcome barriers and become more self reliant. The significant improvements (details at www.princeedwardisland.ca/SA-renewal ) include: allowing Islanders to have more savings – and earn more income –...
First-ever Mawi’omi Day brings students together
2018-06-05
The word mawi’omi in Mi’kmaq means “gathering,” and that’s exactly what students will be doing on Mawi’omi Day June 21 at the Abegweit First Nation. Mawi’omi Day is a pilot project that provides 65 students from Stonepark Intermediate, Mount Stewart Consolidated, and École François-Buote to...
Turning horse sense into therapy
2018-06-04
Caroline LeBlanc grew up appreciating the deep emotional bond that horses and humans share. Today, as a registered psychologist, she is harnessing the animals’ empathetic nature to help people in need of emotional healing. Her Serene View Ranch offers equine therapy from a hilltop farm overlooking...
May welcomes new government board members
2018-06-04
Islanders continue to get involved with provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions through Engage PEI. Three provincial government agencies, boards and commissions welcomed five new members in May. With more than 70 boards, Islanders can find their fit to contribute their skills and...
Contract awarded to build new seniors housing in Charlottetown
2018-06-04
More than 40 seniors housing units will be built soon in support of the provincial government’s efforts to increase affordable housing for Islanders. Island-owned Ellis and Birt Limited was awarded the contract to build the 44-unit complex on Norwood Road in Charlottetown. It will be available...