Islanders are urged to get their flu shot as flu season on Prince Edward Island nears. Throughout October 52,000 doses of influenza vaccine will be delivered in various shipments to immunizers. Influenza season typically begins in Prince Edward Island in December. “A flu shot is...
Islanders from across the province will give patients and the public a stronger voice in the health system. Two Community Health Engagement Committees – one from the west and one from the east – will collect input from Islanders on the direction of the health care system. They...
An international bioscience firm is expanding in Prince Edward Island thanks to a $3.5 million renovation. Sekisui Diagnostics has locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and in Charlottetown – where it leases a provincially owned facility in the West Royalty...
The following is courtesy of the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership. Tourism continues to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economic sectors, and it is of strategic importance to Atlantic Canada. It supports 9,600 businesses and provides full-time equivalent employment to 57...
Women’s History Month -- celebrated in October -- is a chance to recognize pioneering Island women and encourage Island girls to stand up for their rights. The theme for Women’s History Month 2016 is “Because of Her,” when Canadians are encouraged to remember and honour the...
Prince Edward Island’s efforts and reputation as a leader in climate change mitigation and adaptation will shape a flexible, P.E.I. approach to carbon pricing. Prince Edward Island is acknowledged as a committed contributor to international mitigation and adaptation actions...
Presented by Hon. Tina Mundy, Minister of Family and Human Services at Government House on the ocassion of a PEI Association for Community Living Tea and Declaration On behalf of Premier Wade MacLauchlan and the province of Prince Edward Island, it is my honour to declare October...
Five Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to our community. The Senior Islanders of the Year awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in such areas as volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship...
Work continues on Phase 1 of the Cornwall Perimeter Highway with activity planned throughout daylight hours from Monday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 8. Traffic flow on the Trans Canada Highway will remain in both directions but may be reduced from four to two lanes at times, which...
The most recent population figures show Prince Edward Island had the largest population increase in Atlantic Canada – exceeding the national increase – and is on track to meet government’s target of 150,000 by the end of next year. There were an estimated 148,649 Islanders as of...