Lindsay Ross used to spend so much time receiving dialysis treatment at the Souris Hospital every week, it was the equivalent to a part-time job. But now the 38-year-old woman from Dundas can get those same treatments without getting in her car—or even out of her bed. She’s...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on World Mental Health Day: “Today, October 10, marks World Mental Health Day, a time to pause and consider our own mental well-being and extend compassion to those around us. Mental health is...
Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the 2026 Heritage Awards. Each year, the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation presents Heritage Awards from a variety of categories to Islanders who work to protect, share, and promote the province’s history. The awards recognize...
Today, the Government of PEI released all three volumes of the 2024-2025 Public Accounts showing its audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. During this period, the province spent to improve access to healthcare including reducing wait times for MRIs...
The number of Islanders accessing funding through the Insulin Pump Program has increased by 162 per cent over the past year. Last September, the Government of Prince Edward Island expanded insulin pump coverage so that all medically eligible residents living with type 1 diabetes...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “October is Mi’kmaw History Month. It is an opportunity to learn more about the Mi’kmaq people of Prince Edward Island and Canada. The Government of PEI remains committed to advancing reconciliation...
Teamwork and focused outreach helped Tyne Valley patient medical home boost life-saving screenings by more than 15 per cent. “Preventative care is important because early detection increases our odds of success,” said June Dawson, the medical office assistant at Tyne Valley...
The community of Wood Islands is home to one of two ferry terminals on Prince Edward Island, which means it is the first or last stop for many travelers coming to or leaving the province. About 45 per cent of PEI’s greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. With so many...
Meredith Riley has always known she wanted to make dental care more accessible. After working in clinics on Prince Edward Island for years, she saw a gap, especially for seniors and people with special needs who struggle to visit a traditional dental office. So, in 2023, she...
Ten PEI residents were recognized today – on the International Day of Older Adults – for their outstanding contributions to the province at the Senior Islander of the Year Award ceremony. The Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of...