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Free Electric Hot Water Heater Program
Islanders with a low-income may be eligible for a free electric hot water heater for their homes. To be eligible, you must have an annual household income of $100,000 or less, you must own your home, and it must be your principle residence. Your water must currently be heated by fossil fuels (heating oil or propane) to be eligible. How do I apply? You can apply for a free electric hot water heater online by clicking the blue button at the bottom of this page. If you would like help with your application, you can visit your local Access PEI where staff will help you verify your income and help...
Lyme disease in PEI
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans by a bite from an infected blacklegged (deer) tick ( Ixodes scaplularis). Ticks attach to the skin and feed on blood. A tick carrying Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria that can cause Lyme disease can transmit the disease...
Statement by Minister Thompson on International Day of Potato
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, issued the following statement on the inaugural International Day of Potato: “Prince Edward Island (PEI) is proud to be home to some of the best food producers in the world, which, of course, includes our world...
Not just a house: creating a home and opportunities for youth in care
There is a badminton net in the front yard and a garden in the back. A list of chores hangs on the fridge. Sunlight streams in through the windows and the floor creaks in some places as you walk on it. There are award ribbons pinned to the wall in one of the bedrooms, drawings...
Property tax deferral available to more seniors
More Island seniors are now eligible for the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program due to an increase in the income threshold. The program lowers the cost of living for qualifying seniors by deferring the payment of property taxes on their principal residence. The provincial...
Board of Governors of the University of Prince Edward Island
The management, administration and control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of the University are vested in the Board. What is the function of the board? The Board of Governors is a body established by the University Act. The Act vests in the Board the...
Slemon Park Corporation Board of Directors
Slemon Park is a corporation established in 1991, dedicated to providing location solutions for some of the world's finest companies in aviation, aerospace, commercial and light industries. What is the function of the organization? Created following the closure of Canadian Forces...
New funding for community-led initiatives to welcome and retain health care professionals
A new grant is available to help Island communities and organizations with initiatives to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain health care professionals. The Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals provides up to $2,500 for eligible projects...