A new lung cancer coordinator will help the province develop its first-ever screening program while educating Islanders about how to prevent the disease. Lung cancer is one of the four most prominent cancer types on Prince Edward Island, and by itself it claims the lives of more...
Creating jobs for Islanders - A $25,000 grant from the provincial government’s Ignition Fund in 2016 helped Suzanne Keough expand her one-year-old Rawsome Juice Company at just the right time. Applications are now being accepted ( www.innovationpei.com) for 2018 grants, which are...
Canadian Agriculture Safety Week is March 11 to 17, but Island farmers and their families know the importance of following safe farm practices all year round. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Robert Henderson says the week helps raise awareness of the importance of farm safety...
Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government invites developers to submit proposals for at least 20 new affordable seniors housing units in Summerside. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 15, 2018 and details are available at www.princeedwardisland.ca/en...
Island Nature Trust and the PEI Liquor Control Commission are teaming up for a third season to fundraise for land protection in the “Let’s Protect Our Island” campaign. From April 1 through May 8, participating suppliers of beer, wine and spirits will donate up to $1 from sales...
Supporting Island families - Some of the most interesting, career-oriented summer jobs on Prince Edward Island are looking for applicants – like Catherine Noseworthy. When the UPEI psychology major was looking for a summer job, she found interesting, rewarding work with the...
The Kings County Memorial Hospital emergency department will be closed on Friday, January 12 due to a temporary lack of physician coverage. It will re-open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, January 13. The hospital’s emergency department will also be closed Monday, January 15 from 4 to 10 p...
Prince Edward Island is supporting New Brunswick flood relief efforts with volunteers and financial assistance – and there are many more ways Islanders can give. Canadian Red Cross volunteers from the province have arranged emergency shelter for nearly 300 people displaced by...
Supporting Island families - The provincial government invites developers to submit proposals to build housing in Charlottetown that supports Island families in transition. The request is for at least six new transitional housing units for victims of family violence and at least...
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth and well-paid middle-class jobs, build inclusive communities, and support a low carbon, green economy–leading to a higher quality...