Islanders are invited to participate in pre-budget consultations taking place in the coming weeks to share their ideas and priorities that will help create the upcoming budget for the province. Minister of Finance, Darlene Compton will hold consultations on the 2020-21 Budget...
Recent changes to the Adoption Act allow for more openness with respect to birth records related to adoption. Frequently Asked Questions What changes are being made? Changes to the Adoption Act provide the ability for adult adoptees, 18 years of age or older, to have access to...
The Active Transportation Fund (AT Fund) was announced in late 2019 as part of the Sustainable Transportation Action Plan. The AT Fund helps build new walking and bike paths, install paved road shoulders and better connect existing walking and cycling trails to improve and grow...
Share the Road is a public education campaign for cyclists and motorists of Prince Edward Island. Rules of the Road for Safe Cycling Knowing how cyclists, pedestrians and drivers can “share the road” helps provide safe and enjoyable trips for everyone. The Highway Traffic Act...
The Kensington and Area Soccer Club (KASC) will benefit from a new clubhouse and allow the community to host more soccer tournaments and training events with support from the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Rural Growth Initiative supports the revitalization of rural...
To hear appeals regarding the financial aid given to those under the Long Term Care Subsidization Act. What is the function of the organization? The Director shall provide advice and assistance to the Minister with respect to the administration and enforcement of the provisions...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one additional positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is a man in his 20s, a rotational worker who recently travelled to Prince Edward Island from outside of the Atlantic Region. He has...
During national Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, October 20-25, Island women are reminded how important it is to be screened regularly for cervical cancer. Regular screening with a Pap test to detect abnormal changes in the cells at an early stage can help prevent cervical cancer...
Islanders should complete their preparations for Hurricane Teddy today before its arrival in Atlantic Canada. Most communities across the province can expect to see impacts from Hurricane Teddy by mid-day Tuesday. “Although we have heard that Teddy isn’t quite the same as Dorian...
Islanders on the wait list for a new primary care provider have started receiving invitations to an innovative new program that will allow them to access care from home during COVID-19. “By investing in virtual care, we are able to provide stable access to healthcare for...