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Mental Health and Addictions Capital Investment Timeline of Implementation
A timeline of implementation of investments in Mental Health Addictions that will be made over the next five years (2018/19 to 2023/24).
The Strength program is stronger than ever
Strengthening mental health services - The supervisor of the province’s Strength Program says more young people are leaving the program ready to regain their lives. The provincial government’s balanced 2018-19 operating budget includes a $32 million increase in spending for...
Community facilities receive funding for repairs
Two new projects have been approved for funding under the provincial government’s $2.5 million Community Revitalization Program, as follows: The York Point Historical Society will receive $3,570 towards the total cost of $7,141 to replace shingles on the roof of the York Point...
Newcomer students get summer language training
A summer language program is helping new English as a second language (EAL) students boost their language skills before entering school this fall. Three-week programs are offered in July and August for grades 1 to 9 students who have not yet entered school or who arrived late in...
Improving access to gender-confirming surgery for Islanders
Transgender Islanders will now be able to access medically necessary gender-confirming surgeries through the province’s Medicare program. Gender-confirming surgery, also referred to as gender affirming or sex reassignment surgery, is a medically recognized treatment for gender...