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PEI involved in PowerSchool cybersecurity event
The Government of Prince Edward Island is informing students, parents, guardians, teachers, and school administration that some of their personal information may have been part of PowerSchool’s recent North American cybersecurity incident. As a result of unauthorized access to...
Coastal adaptation work started at Souris Causeway to protect shoreline and infrastructure
To improve shoreline protection and prevent erosion along the Route 2 Souris Causeway, the provincial government has begun a coastal engineering adaption project. The initiative will include the installation of two armour stone groynes, a sandstone rock sill, and two sandstone...
Healthcare system across PEI experiencing overcapacity and increased wait times
The healthcare system across Prince Edward Island is currently facing significant overcapacity resulting in limited bed availability. With the onset of the cold and flu season, healthcare facilities are anticipating an increase in patient volumes, which will further challenge the...
Eastern watershed group boosts biodiversity and community pride
Belfast Area Watershed Group, also known as BAWG, manages about 22,000 hectares within 7.5 watersheds, across the communities of Eldon to Wood Islands and Beach Point. “We conduct water quality testing and participate in estuary monitoring. We monitor bank swallows, amphibians...
Request to Self-Refer for a Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is recommended to screen for colorectal cancer if you are at increased risk because of a personal and/or family history of colorectal cancer or high-risk polyps. For individuals with family history, screening is recommended to begin at age 40 or 10 years earlier than the youngest affected first degree relative. PEI residents without a primary care provider may self-refer for a colonoscopy through the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program. Do I qualify to self-refer for a colonoscopy? You are eligible to self-refer for a colonoscopy if: You have a personal history of colorectal...