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Tackling Climate Change Benefits Brook Trout
2019-05-31
Beneath the surface of rivers and streams, Prince Edward Island’s freshwater fish are not immune to the changing climate.
The Island’s waterways are fed from naturally cool springs that flow at a constant temperature of seven to eight degrees Celsius year-round. This helps keep water...
Channel at Basin Head temporarily closed for safety reasons
2019-05-30
Conditions in the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park have changed during the winter season. At this time it is extremely dangerous to jump or dive off the bridge or pier. To do so could cause serious injury or death.
The channel became shallow after a major storm caused it to fill with sand...
Digging up the past, opening a time capsule
2019-05-30
Islanders find out today what’s hidden inside a time capsule from the former Prince Edward Island Hospital on Brighton road.
During the recent decommissioning of the site, workers uncovered a time capsule dating back to when the facility was originally built in 1932. The time capsule, complete...
Activity improves health, even in hospital
2019-05-30
We all know that exercise and activity are important for good health and healing. That’s why a new program is being used to help bring the benefits of working-out to Island residents during their stay in hospital.
As part of a senior-friendly hospital approach being piloted on Unit 3 at the Queen...
Provincial investment enhances Bedford MacDonald House
2019-05-29
An annual provincial investment to Bedford MacDonald House will allow 24/7 accessibility to programs and supports for men in need of shelter in Charlottetown.
The Province of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Social Development and Housing, will provide The Salvation Army $355,500...
A renewed life made possible through organ donation
2019-05-28
Debbie Keough-Croken will never meet the woman who saved her life. But she’s encouraging others to follow that woman’s example by making a commitment to being an organ donor.
“She was a health-care worker in her twenties; I think maybe that work made her think about being an organ donor. She...
Everyone has a part to play to reduce single use plastics
2019-05-27
This summer, as you are packing for the beach or organizing family barbeques, you may also be planning a more environmentally friendly way to transport groceries.
Prince Edward Island will be doing its part to reduce single use plastics when the Plastic Bag Reduction Act comes into effect July 1,...
Celebrating shoulder season during Tourism Week
2019-05-27
Spring has sprung, and so has Tourism season as June is filled with festivals and events for Islanders and visitors alike to enjoy.
Tourism Week in Canada, May 26 – June 2, celebrates tourism across the country and here on the Island. As a primary industry, tourism is a significant economic...
Public asked to submit ticks to help with health study
2019-05-24
Health PEI is asking members of the public to submit samples of biting ticks for a study tracking the human risk of tick-borne illness on Prince Edward Island. Please note: The study began in May of 2019 and concluded in 2021.
Dr. Greg German, Health PEI medical microbiologist,...
Island forest firefighters bound for Alberta
2019-05-24
Five Island forest fire fighters are leaving for Alberta this weekend to help with the increasingly serious wildfire situation.
Three members will join a joint Sustained Action team with wildfire fighters from New Brunswick. The other two are serving as a Fire Information Officer and a Strike...