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First responders better equipped to treat opioid overdoses
2017-10-27
Rod MacDonald says he is glad that Prince Edward Island’s first responders now have a valuable tool to help people who have overdosed on dangerous opioid drugs.
This fall, Island medical first responders, firefighters and police departments received kits containing naloxone – a medicine used to...
L’avocate des enfants est de protéger les besoins et l’intérêt des enfants
2017-10-04
Appui pour les familles insulaires
La porte du bureau de la nouvelle avocate des enfants est grande ouverte – et jusqu’à présent, beaucoup d’Insulaires l’ont passée pour trouver l’aide dont ils ont besoin.
Cela fait maintenant une centaine de jours que Catherine Chaisson a assumé ses nouvelles...
Child and family-friendly spaces - a valuable resource in a difficult time
2017-09-08
Supporting Island Families -
When family ties are strained by a divorce or another difficult situation, Kaileigh Smith says her job is to focus on one thing,
“It’s always got to be about the child – listening to them, making sure they feel safe and comfortable.”
Smith is an access supervisor...
Protecting natural resources is a national effort
2017-06-27
The men and women who protect Canada’s natural resources, including Prince Edward Island conservation officers, gathered recently in Stanley Bridge.
The theme of the conference was officer safety and training officers to meet both old and new challenges.
While visiting the province, the...
Preparing for an emergency costs little – or nothing
2017-05-03
Being ready for an emergency doesn’t mean spending a lot of extra money – especially when you compare it to the potential cost of not being ready if a power outage, hurricane, or a long snow storm hits.
A 72-hour emergency preparedness kit can begin with what is already in your home. Having extra...
Think of crops when snowmobiling
2017-02-23
Prince Edward Island is world famous for its food, but damage to fragile farmland in winter puts that in jeopardy.
Even when fields are covered in snow the Island’s agricultural land is extremely valuable and needs to be protected. If you’re heading out to snowmobile this weekend, some simple tips...
Enforcing the rules that protect people and the environment
2017-02-03
There’s something extra special about spending time outdoors in winter. Snowmobilers, hunters and trappers understand the value of spending time in nature experiencing the hidden parts of the Island that many never have the opportunity to see. Whether it’s skiing, ice skating, or snowmobiling, a...