The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on the new draft Mental Health Act. The new act provides for the treatment, care and supervision of persons with a mental disorder while respecting their charter rights. It would replace the current Mental Health...
The QEH activated Code Orange protocols Monday evening at about 6:20 p.m. in response to a serious motor vehicle accident that sent four people to hospital. Code Orange is called when an external disaster or threat is likely to require additional hospital resources. Due to...
The province is investing $790,000 to provide free school supplies for the 2022-23 school year to all students in kindergarten to Grade 9 in the public-school system. “The back-to-school season can be a stressful and expensive time for many families. Providing free school...
What is Rotavirus illness and what are the complications of this disease? Rotavirus is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea and vomiting) in children. Rotavirus is caused by a virus that is present in the bowel and it is spread by hand to mouth when contact is...
An extra round trip per day will be added on rural public transit routes between Tignish and Summerside and between Charlottetown and Summerside starting Thursday, December 29. Going from two round trips per day to three will improve options for Prince County residents using...
You must be a licensed electrical contractor in order to perform any electrical work in PEI. To qualify for an Electrical Contractor’s Licence you must be a certified electrician and have at least two years’ experience working as a certified electrician. In addition, you may be required to write an exam. For information, refer to Part 2, page 6 of the Electrical Inspection Act Regulations. Your electrical contractor’s licence will expire on December 31st and must be renewed each year. Please note: An electrical permit is required for each electrical installation. What information do I need to...
Islanders who receive regular monthly payments from provincial Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports programs are being asked to visit their local Social Programs office to pick up their monthly cheques due to the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Islanders who receive payments...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the events that occurred in the Evangeline region this past weekend: “The news of the events that transpired in the Evangeline region this past weekend are deeply troubling and concerning. This is...
Five Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to communities across the province. The Senior Islanders of the Year awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in such areas as volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership...
Who handles conflict of interest issues for public service employees? The deputy head of a department or agency is responsible for the administration of the Conflict of Interest Policy for employees. Does the Ethics and Integrity Commissioner provide information and advice to...