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911 for hard of hearing working well
An emergency is not a good time to test whether a system is working properly. The PEI Chapter of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) wanted to make sure the province’s Text with 911 program, which began last fall, was working like a well-oiled machine. Turns out it is...
2024-2025 Public Service Commission Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report
2024-2025 Public Service Commission Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report
Loving Care: Parents and Families
This book contains information for parents and families. It includes information about parent care and family care, including topics such as postpartum care, mental health, family safety, eating for wellness, siblings, and childcare.
PEI Ground Search and Rescue to knock on doors
PEI Ground Search and Rescue (PEIGSAR) will be travelling across the Island to check in on Island residents. Residents needing additional support can now request an in-person check for themselves or a loved one through the PEIGSAR’s Island-wide network by email (fionaresponse@gov...
Improving Services to Child Victims of Sexual Assault in Prince Edward Island
Sexual assault can have serious and traumatic effects on victims and survivors, particularly when the victims are children. The Government of Canada is providing victims and survivors of child sexual assault with the services they need to improve their recovery and reduce the...
Emotion Regulation Program
Regulating emotions, including anger, is the focus of this program. Service is provided to youth and adults who are referred from the criminal justice system. The program is offered in a group and/or individual sessions in various locations across the Province. The program offers...
Inquest announced in death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
Chief Coroner Dr. Desmond Colohan announced that an inquest will be held in the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis. Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010. The inquest will examine the events surrounding Ms. Gillis’ death. The jury may make...
Taking Stock of Cyberbullying: A Scan of the PEI Context
Cyberbullying has been identified by a number of community groups, government leaders and citizens as an issue for youth in PEI.
Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program self-assessment tool available to residents.
Following the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona, residents interested in the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP) can now access a new online self-assessment tool to determine their eligibility to the program. The PDFAP provides residents, small business, not...