Dr. Elizabeth Cannon says her success has its roots in a work ethic she learned as a student and an athlete on Prince Edward Island. Cannon, past president and professor of geomatics engineering at the University of Calgary, received the Distinguished Alumna Award and was...
Robyn Murphy, an organizer of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign, and an occupational health and safety officer with Health PEI says she’s often witnessed the way people hesitate to engage in discussions around mental health. “Look, if I had broken my leg I wouldn’t have any issue with...
Islanders now have access to quick, online information about their qualification for help with early learning and child care costs. A bilingual Child Care Subsidy Calculator has been created, to help families determine their eligibility for the child care subsidy program and get...
Creating jobs for Islanders The provincial government is recruiting qualified and motivated individuals to serve on a new Board of Directors for Tourism PEI. “This new board will give Islanders a greater say in the strategic direction of Tourism PEI, strengthen ties with industry...
Islanders will soon be getting financial help to install solar panels that will convert sunlight into clean energy for their homes, farms and businesses. “Solar incentives will add to our energy mix, creating more made-in-PEI electricity,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and...
Supporting Island Families Health PEI is looking for Islanders with health care experience (personal or family member) within the past 3 to 5 years to serve as patient and family advisors and to help shape health care delivery across the province. Currently there are 50 Islanders...
Staff at Beach Grove Home are making extra efforts to welcome French-speaking residents and help them to feel as comfortable as possible. Jenneca Pomeroy, project manager of bilingual services said the staff make exceptional efforts to speak French. They’ve established a...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island has once again exceeded one million overnight stays after another highly successful tourism season. Statistics released by Tourism PEI today show 1,013,280 overnight stays recorded at accommodations across the province in 2018...
Island communities are ready to welcome Acadians, francophones and francophiles from around the world for five days of Acadian cheer. Prince Edward Island will be a first-time co-host to the 25th anniversary of the World Acadian Congress with southeast New Brunswick. The Congress...
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...