Principal Erin Johnston of Prince Street Elementary School has been named one of Canada’s outstanding principals. Johnston received the award from The Learning Partnership, a national charity dedicated to building partnerships to support, promote, and advance publicly funded...
The Health PEI Board of Directors today announced that CEO Dr. Michael Mayne will depart from the health authority in October to focus on his family and pursue personal and professional interests. Since 2011 Dr. Mayne has held senior roles in the Island’s health care system...
Prince Edward Island scientist Dr. Subrata Chowdhury has developed an environmentally safe answer to the chemicals previously used to destroy fish-killing fungus. Fungal infections kill 160 million tonnes of fish and costs the worldwide aquaculture industry $3.8 billion each year...
The Government of Prince Edward Island and the P.E.I. Potato Board are partnering with Island farmers to provide fresh produce to those affected by the devastating Hurricane Irma in Florida. A tractor trailer with more than 40,000 pounds of fresh produce will leave Prince Edward...
Investing in Infrastructure - Kinkora is becoming a better place to live – and a safer place to walk – thanks to governments working together. The community of 300-plus residents is getting some 800 metres of new sewer mains and 750 metres of storm main, which has transformed its...
The province will test internet speeds as part of its strategy to improve service to rural Islanders. Launching later this month, a speed-test survey will help to map internet speeds and service providers Island wide and better identify where improvements are most needed. The...
Emergency departments at Island hospitals continue to treat high volumes of patients during this busy winter season. For non-urgent health care needs, Islanders are encouraged to visit their primary-care provider or walk-in clinic or call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse...
Investing in Infrastructure - The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, grow the middle class, and support a high standard of living for Canadians and their families. Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of...
Olivia Lewis was born in China but has lived on Prince Edward Island nearly all of her life. On a trip to China a few years ago she volunteered at an orphanage, named Starfish. When she was 11 years-old, Olivia applied to, and received, funding from the Francophone Young...
Supporting Island families - Island seniors will get financial help from the provincial government to enjoy a better quality of life in their own homes. A new Seniors Independence Program will provide for practical services such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, general...