Housing is an important support for individuals and families to be healthy and productive, and successful citizens, and contributors to our society. It is not just about buildings; safe and appropriate housing is a basic support that contributes to personal well-being, economic...
Investing in community infrastructure is essential to ensuring the development of official-language minority communities and their cultural, social and economic vitality. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament (Charlottetown), and the Honourable Natalie Jameson, PEI Minister of...
What is the Three Oaks Senior High Registry? The Three Oaks Senior High Registry has been developed to respond to parent and student concern about the potential exposure of students to particulate matter and asbestos as a result of construction and facility upgrades at Three Oaks Senior High in Summerside, PEI, for some or all of the period of February 17, 2017 to March 4, 2019. What Information is in the Three oaks Senior High Registry? The content of the Three Oaks Senior High Registry is limited to: names of all students enrolled at Three Oaks Senior High School for some or all of the...
Strengthening mental health services - After introductions and icebreakers, the youth scribble their questions and concerns onto Post-It notes and drop them into a “talk it out” bucket. Led by adult facilitators, topics the youth bring for discussion may range from ‘how do I know...
What is an MRI exam? Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a method of looking inside the body. Instead of x-rays, the MRI scanner uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce clear pictures of your head, spine or other parts of your body. Is MRI safe? The magnetic field...
Prince Edward Island’s Water Act comes into effect on June 16. This comprehensive Act, which was developed with considerable input from the stakeholders and public from 2014 – 2017 by then Minister Robert Mitchell will provide fair access to water for everyone, while ensuring the...
The second session of the Sixty-seventh General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by His Honour, Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. This marks His Honour’s first Speech from the Throne since...
The Criminal Code Review Board is an independent tribunal established pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada which stipulates that each province and territory must establish or designate a Review Board to oversee individuals found by the court as unfit to stand trial or not...
As warmer weather arrives and bicycles emerge from winter storage, 82-year-old Sharon Creiger is getting ready to explore Prince Edward Island on her e-bike. “I can’t recommend biking strongly enough to maintain your health and even improve it,” said Creiger. “When we bike...