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...
Annually recognized on October 1, Treaty Day celebrates the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month, the leadership of the Mi’kmaq First...
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the lasting impacts caused by residential schools and their ongoing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities. This day is also known as Orange Shirt Day, a...
A new report shows most wild species in PEI are ranked as secure due in part to various provincial protection efforts. The State of Wildlife report contains data on wildlife from 2007 to 2020, providing benchmarks to inform future actions on habitat preservation, wildlife...
The Government of Prince Edward Island wants to assure Islanders that alternative pickup and delivery methods will be available during the Canada Post strike for cheques and other important information from government. Provincial government departments have identified services...
One Island, one team. That’s the spirit behind PEI Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR), the only single province-wide GSAR team in Canada, made up completely of volunteers. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and tip to tip, the members of PEIGSAR respond in all conditions...
Prince Edward Island is marking World Contraception Day on September 26 with a clear message: Reproductive health is for all Islanders. Access to contraception helps people make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health, which strengthens families, workplaces...
A longstanding program in Summerside is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in need thanks to continued support from the provincial government. Project Backpack helps support youth and their families by providing weekly backpack deliveries to their...
Four Prince Edward Island students had a unique job this summer – learning to fight wildfires here at home and across the country. Wildland firefighting training is offered by the provincial Forestry, Fish and Wildlife division to help expand PEI’s capacity in fighting wildfires...