The French Language Services Act (FLSA) came into effect 10 years ago in Prince Edward Island on December 14, 2013. The Act is based on the principle of aligning the service priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community with the service capacity of government. When the Act...
A survey of Islanders’ experiences with virtual health care show a large number of respondents are comfortable with the technology but would like more support in accessing it. The anonymous, voluntary survey was conducted in the summer of 2022 by Health PEI’s Virtual Care Project...
Based on wind and weather projections and to minimize the risk of forest fires, officials predict outdoor burning will not be allowed until further notice. The Burn Restrictions Map is updated daily at 1:30pm, and anyone planning an outdoor burn must consult the map before...
Regular cervical screenings detect abnormal changes in the cells of your cervix, which can help prevent cervical cancer or improve your chance of complete recovery. Take control of your cervical health with HPV screening HPV (human papillomavirus) testing has replaced Pap tests...
This guideline provides information for Healthcare Providers on the management of an exposure to blood and body fluids in PEI.
The Active Transportation Fund is offering $5 million to grow PEI’s active transportation network. Indigenous and municipal governments and community groups are encouraged to apply to the Active Transportation Fund by December 1, 2023. “The fund is making a positive difference in...
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Jill Burridge presented government’s capital budget to the Legislative Assembly, outlining a spend of $1.3 billion in infrastructure investments for Prince Edward Island. “This capital budget is about investing in key areas such as...
Primary care providers in Prince Edward Island can now easily access specialists in Nova Scotia to discuss patient care through an expansion of the Virtual Hallway online consultation platform, further improving patient care for Islanders and potentially reducing the need for out...
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation, is proposing up to 1,200 units -- a mix of single family, multi-unit, townhouse and apartment-style accommodations -- for its 85-acre property and a built community designed for activ
Sustainability of Biomass Utilisation – an issue analysis by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission contains five recommendations related to biomass use in the province.