Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following health services have been impacted as of noon: • all primary care appointments at the Alberton, Tyne Valley and O’Leary Health Centres scheduled for this afternoon are cancelled; • all public health nursing appointments...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today announced changes to Cabinet to provide leadership on government’s priorities to build growth and prosperity in all communities and regions of Prince Edward Island. The following members were sworn-in this afternoon during a ceremony at Government...
Following a telephone threat, Spring Park Elementary School has been evacuated. All students and staff are safe and police are onsite assessing the threat. Students have been sent home for the remainder of the day. All students will follow their early closure procedures. Students...
This week Islanders are encouraged to thank teachers and staff for supporting our Island’s children and youth. Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week February 13 to 17 recognizes teachers, administrators, and staff for the contributions they make to the lives of students. Parents...
Due to inclement weather and road conditions predicted over the next 24 hours, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to please call ahead to confirm their appointment – or notify staff if they are unable to make the...
A new handbook will help the provincial government recognize and respond to employees affected by family violence. The handbook, Guidelines for Addressing Family Violence and the Workplace, will help managers and supervisors recognize the signs of family violence and provide...
Scott Parsons says learning about black history on Prince Edward Island could help Islanders understand more about their own history. The singer/songwriter has told the tale of black Islanders through his music for decades. He says Islanders need to realize that black people have...
There were fewer fatalities on Prince Edward Island roads in 2016, but more impaired driving convictions show there are still risks from the behavior of irresponsible motorists. Last year there were 13 reported road fatalities in the province -- including the deaths of three...
School counsellor Mike Peterson says there’s no such thing as an average workday for him. On a given day, Peterson’s role at Colonel Gray High School puts him in contact with many different students on an equally different number of issues. He is one of 64 counsellors working at...
Prince Edward Island is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis). Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, fever, and gradually worsening cough that often ends with a “whooping” sound that can cause the person to vomit. There are currently 10 cases of...