CANADA, July 19 - Health and Wellness Minister, Mark McLane; Health PEI CEO, Melanie Fraser; and Medical Society of Prince Edward Island President, Dr. Krista Cassell issued the following joint statement regarding the Tentative Agreement reached this week …
CANADA, July 17 - “I did my training and started my career in Ontario, where I had consistent access to consult with specialists,” said Amber Johnston, a nurse practitioner in Charlottetown. “And while I had access here on PEI for referrals, what I was …
CANADA, July 16 - The Province announced today a new ministerial directive on restricting cell phone use in Island schools following national trends and the feedback heard from Island educators. To enhance student focus and to create more conducive …
CANADA, July 16 - The provincial government is making it easier than ever for people to find information about tender award results. PEI’s procurement website now offers the results of public tenders all in one area. This will save people time and effort …
CANADA, July 16 - Morell River is a warm water system, which can be a challenge for two of PEI’s native fish: Atlantic salmon and brook trout, because they prefer cold water. But the Morell River Management Cooperative (MRMC) is helping the fish by …
CANADA, July 15 - PEI’s highways will be safer for everyone with the introduction of mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new Class 1 commercial driver’s license applicants. Starting August 5, 2024, passing the MELT program will become a prerequisite …
CANADA, July 15 - Islanders with a high likelihood of admittance to long-term care may qualify for a new benefit that would enable them to stay in the comfort of their home while receiving ongoing care from a primary caregiver. The At Home Caregiver …
CANADA, July 13 - Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement: “Prince Edward Island has received confirmation of the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in wild …
CANADA, July 12 - A new strategy will guide investments in secure digital health technologies and improve the use of health information in PEI over the next five years to help build a healthier future for Islanders. The Digital Health Strategy 2024-2029 …
CANADA, July 12 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the PEI Pride Festival 2024: “The PEI Pride Festival, organized by Pride PEI, begins today and gives all of us the chance to celebrate the Island’s …
CANADA, July 12 - The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of a blue–green algae bloom in Ponds Road Pond, Belle River. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and …
CANADA, July 12 - The Coroner’s Office of PEI has announced that the inquest into the death of Mary Angela Arsenault is scheduled for September 16, 17 and 18. Ms. Arsenault died while involuntarily admitted in the Prince County Hospital on February 17th, …
CANADA, July 10 - The province is increasing the financial recruitment incentives for allied health professionals to improve the healthcare system for people in PEI. The Allied Health Professional Recruitment Incentive will provide up to $10,000 with a …
CANADA, July 9 - The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways. A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is …
CANADA, July 9 - Live Well PEI is now accepting applications for funding for new projects that can reduce barriers, increase supports, and enhance resources to make healthy living an easier choice for all Island residents. Organizations, Indigenous …
CANADA, July 8 - Island residents can now visit French service libraries more often with new extended hours this summer. The PEI Public Library Service is extending operating hours at all three French service libraries effective July 9, 2024. These new …
CANADA, July 5 - The Province is inviting members of the public and stakeholder groups to share their opinions on changes to provincial laws in PEI. As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, …
CANADA, July 5 - The 50th Annual Statistical Review shows that PEI still has the fastest growing economy among provinces, second only to the territory of Nunavut, despite economic expansion slowing for the second consecutive year. “We are marking 50 years …
CANADA, July 4 - Department of Agriculture 5th Floor, Jones Building 11 Kent Street, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-4880 Fax: 902-368-4857 Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) Agriculture Information Desk 1-866-PEI FARM (734-3276) …
CANADA, June 28 - Former clients of Johnson Podiatry who are looking to get tested due to a breach in infection control measures are advised to contact the Chief Public Health Office for testing at: footcaretesting@ihis.org or 1-800-958-6400. Today's …
