Dr. Padraig Casey is in the early stages of a medical career and raising a family life. He’s building them both on Prince Edward Island. Casey grew up in Ireland’s County Louth and received his medical training in Dublin. When the time came to enter into medical practice, he saw...
A western PEI company is having great success sharing Prince Edward Island’s abundant wild blueberries with the rest of the world. PEI Juice Works General Manager Jackson Platts says they recognized the opportunity to juice in bulk with the explosion of the craft brew market...
Three years ago, Sydney Powers began volunteering at Hillsborough Hospital. As a psychology student at the University of Prince Edward, she was interested in gaining practical experience. She also wanted to normalize conversations about mental health. “For some reason, there’s a...
More than 1,200 Islanders accessed care during the first week of the program that offers health care at 48 community pharmacies making it a huge success across the province. The Government of Prince Edward Island launched the Pharmacy Plus PEI program on October 18, 2022...
For lawyer Susan Robinson, volunteering through Engage PEI offers the opportunity to provide some clarity for injured workers at a time of uncertainty. Robinson, of Albany, was appointed to the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal after applying through Engage PEI. “I knew the...
Several new physicians are taking up practice in Prince Edward Island this summer. “Continued access to family physicians and specialists is very important to Islanders and we are pleased to welcome five outstanding physicians who are beginning practice here this summer,” said...
The Souris Show Hall, a century-old landmark, may see new life as a local cultural centre thanks in part to funding through programs under the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Souris Show Hall Foundation Ltd. which operates the hall, received a total of $21,500 from...
To help families and school staff plan for the year ahead, the province has released the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes 182 instructional days. The school calendar lays out all the important dates families and the school community need to know for the year...
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2021 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Chelsey Lake of Lake Designs, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund was instrumental in allowing...
Strengthening mental health services - Kings County seniors with complex mental health conditions now have access to a new team of community-based care professionals. Previously available in Prince and Queens counties, a Seniors Mental Health Resource Team is now operating in...