Far too often, Islanders feel the effects and impacts from impaired driving. On December 7, the Province is joining Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) and RCMP to say no to impaired driving. As part of MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon campaign, representatives from the...
Staff at Beach Grove Home are making extra efforts to welcome French-speaking residents and help them to feel as comfortable as possible. Jenneca Pomeroy, project manager of bilingual services said the staff make exceptional efforts to speak French. They’ve established a...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island has once again exceeded one million overnight stays after another highly successful tourism season. Statistics released by Tourism PEI today show 1,013,280 overnight stays recorded at accommodations across the province in 2018...
Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government is encouraging Prince Edward Island tourism operators to add Motion Pay to their electronic payment offerings for Chinese clientele. Motion Pay allows users of Alipay and WeChat Pay to use QR codes on their mobile phones to...
Public and industry feedback is helping set the stage for the continued success of the Island’s agriculture sector. What We’ve Heard: The Next Policy Framework for Agriculture (2018-2023) is now available at Growing Forward 2 Programs. “One of the ways the provincial government...
Island communities are ready to welcome Acadians, francophones and francophiles from around the world for five days of Acadian cheer. Prince Edward Island will be a first-time co-host to the 25th anniversary of the World Acadian Congress with southeast New Brunswick. The Congress...
With this week being National Non-Smoking Week, it is the perfect time to celebrate those who've successfully quit tobacco and vaping and inspire others to do the same. Quitting is a journey and sharing success stories can be a powerful motivator. For Jamie Crawford, quitting...
Investing in infrastructure - Improved Island-wide Internet services will provide faster and better access across Prince Edward Island. The provincial government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for companies to make those enhancements. The objective is to improve...
Supporting Island families - A new culturally informed approach to long-term care is helping Summerset Manor’s Acadian and Francophone residents feel more at home. The pilot project allows people with French as a mother tongue to get housing and care in a French-speaking...
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) introduced a new pet therapy program in its emergency department this week to bring added comfort to patients. Approximately 110 people visit the emergency department every day, many of them with urgent medical needs. “For most, a visit to the...