Health PEI is offering free diabetes screening and risk assessment clinics for Islanders in locations across the province this month. November is Diabetes Awareness month, including World Diabetes Day today, which provides a great opportunity to learn more about diabetes...
A number of Canadian jurisdictions have amended legislation to achieve an increasingly more open approach to adoption records.
Antibiotics are one of medicine’s most powerful tools – when used properly. Sarah Lutes and Dr. Greg German are working to make sure these important drugs don’t lose their power to cure. Lutes, an antimicrobial pharmacist, and German, an MD and medical microbiologist, are hoping...
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized recreational cannabis use for adults. The Government of Canada continues to regulate access to cannabis for medical purposes. The main laws and regulations that govern recreational and medically-authorized cannabis use are...
The provincial government is seeking input from Islanders to help develop an action plan that will shape future sustainable transportation needs. Islanders are encouraged to provide their ideas and feedback by completing an online questionnaire at www.princeedwardisland.ca...
The province of Prince Edward Island has been officially named host of the 2023 Canada Winter Games. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Canadian athletes, their families, coaches and spectators to our Island shores in 2023,” said Health and Wellness Minister and Minister...
The grounds of the historic Dundas plowing match event in eastern PEI were upgraded through funding from the Department of Rural and Regional Development’s Community Revitalization Program. “The improvements and expansion to the horse shoe ring and show area have truly changed...
After an evening of networking and celebrating on the roof of the West Hollywood Hotel, Prince Edward Island filmmaker Jenna MacMillan was rushing to catch a flight to the Cabo International Film Festival. “It was amazing,” she says enthusiastically about the Scripted Summit...
Government is making significant investments in new housing initiatives to ensure all Islanders have access to safe, accessible and affordable housing. “The housing landscape is rapidly changing and we are continuously looking at ways we can find solutions to the challenges,”...
Alcide Bernard has been appointed mayor for the Rural Municipality of Wellington. No candidates were nominated for the position of mayor for Wellington for the November municipal elections. Communities, Land and Environment Minister Richard Brown has authority under the Municipal...