Supporting Island families A new public transportation route to the Provincial Addiction Treatment Facility in Mount Herbert makes it easier for Islanders to access addictions treatment and supports. Health PEI is partnering with the Coach Atlantic Group on the new bus route that...
The opioid crisis is devastating individuals, families and communities across the country. Without increased access to effective, evidence-based treatment options, people with substance use disorders will continue to be at risk for overdose. Today, on behalf of the Honourable...
Dr. Padraig Casey is in the early stages of a medical career and raising a family life. He’s building them both on Prince Edward Island. Casey grew up in Ireland’s County Louth and received his medical training in Dublin. When the time came to enter into medical practice, he saw...
Highlights from the Review of Prince Edward Island’s Provincial Common Assessment Program.
For the past two decades Tamara Steele has watched Prince Edward Island’s black community grow. The 37-year-old, originally from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, moved to PEI at age 17 to get a UPEI music degree. When she graduated in 2004, she decided to stay. Wrapped in a worn...
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are partnering to give victims of family violence and vulnerable young adults access to stable and affordable housing units as they transition to safer living arrangements. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for...
The provincial government is accepting applications for the 2019 PEI Home Renovation Program and has expanded the eligibility criteria so that more Islanders can benefit. The program provides grants of up to $6,000 for major home renovations such as electrical, structural...
Creating jobs for Islanders Lance MacNeill knows first-hand how an internship can provide a great start for post-secondary graduates in Prince Edward Island. MacNeill applied for an internship last year with Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy to learn more about civil...