Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reports that wastewater collection results for COVID-19 (SARS-Co V-2) shows the presence of COVID-19 in Charlottetown (which includes Stratford) and Summerside. Wastewater sampling began in early May, with samples being collected...
The abuse and neglect of an older adult can occur anywhere and can happen to anyone. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to bring attention to the issue of elder abuse and recognize that rights don’t get old. “We, as a community, benefit from the...
You never know what you can learn until you go digging. Literally. “Archaeology isn’t about what you find. It’s about what you find out,” says Matthew McRae, Executive Director of PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation (PEIMHF). This week, PEIMHF will officially launch its exhibit...
Yesterday, the Province’s of PEI and Quebec hosted a virtual seminar to discuss the importance of mental well-being in agriculture. The Virtual Seminar on Famers’ Mental Health was a joint effort initiated by PEI and Quebec’s Ministry’s of Agriculture to further awareness and...
Guidelines for the management and control of Monkeypox in Prince Edward Island.
A new online booking system and website will offer riders an easy and convenient way to plan and book their trip with Transit PEI. The new option will allow riders to create an account and see their transaction history, book multiple trips in one transaction, have a faster...
Children and families will benefit from new, safe playground equipment as the province establishes a program to support healthy and active lifestyles. “Playgrounds are wonderful learning environments where students can be free to use their imagination, share experiences and build...
Health PEI will hold a series of public meetings about the use of virtual health care on Prince Edward Island. The feedback from these meetings will complement information gathered through the Virtual Care Patient Survey. The meetings will be held virtually on: Wednesday, June 22...
The provincial government is partnering with IWK’s Child Safety Link (CSL) program to offer the Child Passenger Safety Course to highway safety staff. The training will help staff in offering car seat safety inspections to Island families and ensure the proper and safe use of car...