Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities. In 2021, an amendment to the Employment...
The Public Archives has plenty of material that can be used in school projects and classroom teaching. Some of these resources are highlighted below. Online exhibits The online exhibits provide a great introduction to a variety of topics in Island history such as immigration...
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024. Over 550 symptomatic...
Solar panels and heat pumps are now fueling the community rink in Tyne Valley. Supported by $345,147 from the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) fund, the Cavendish Farms Community Events Centre in Tyne Valley has a 99 KW solar system which will help reduce...
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on Environmental Public Health Week: "As we celebrate Environmental Public Health Week in Canada, September 23-27, I want to thank our Environmental Health Officers who play a critical role in promoting...
When Ron Profit was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago at aged 51, he was sent to Toronto for surgery. “My prostate gland was removed along with some lymph nodes,” he said. “I was relieved to learn that the cancer had not spread, and, at that time, I didn’t require...
School breakfast and snack programs encourage healthy eating, ensure students come to class prepared to learn, and support positive nutrition habits which help improve academic achievement. Each week, community volunteers and school staff help provide approximately 68,000...
Effective October 1, 2024 Unpaid Sick Leave After three months continuous service with an employer, an employee is entitled to unpaid leaves of absence of up to three days for sick leave during a twelve-month period. Paid Sick Leave In addition to the unpaid leave available to...
Free workshops providing important financial information for seniors are once again being held across the Island this fall. These workshops will focus on explaining the provincial and federal benefits Island seniors may be eligible for, as well as providing information on...