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News before 1996 is not available online.
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Islanders in urgent need of shelter can contact the temporary shelter referral line at 1-833-220-4722 or dial 2-1-1. Media contact: Rebecca Gass Senior...
Islanders in need of affordable housing, assisted living or additional housing supports will have increased options through a continued community-led housing initiative. The provincial government is investing another $3 million in the Community Housing Fund, a partnership with...
PEI’s home repair programs for families, seniors and Islanders in need of support are doubling immediately and are retroactive to April 1, 2021. The 2021-22 provincial operating budget includes $2 million for the PEI Home Renovation, Seniors Home Repair, and Seniors Safe at Home...
Another 24 affordable housing units will be available for individuals and families in need of housing in PEI. The Province is partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association of PEI and Habitat for Humanity PEI on two projects to build the affordable units. “The Canadian...
The amount of funding available to Islanders for grants through home repair programs is increasing. The 2021-22 provincial budget includes a $678,000 investment for incremental increases to the following programs over a three-year period: eligible grant amount for Seniors Safe at...
Chief Administrative Officers (CAO) for municipalities across Prince Edward Island now have access to a series of free training sessions to support them in their jobs. The new Municipal CAO Education and Training Project is ideal for current and incoming CAOs who wish to expand...
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Islanders in urgent need of shelter can contact the temporary shelter referral line at 1-833-220-4722 or dial 2-1-1. Media contact: Rebecca Gass Senior...
Island seniors will benefit from an additional 16 social housing units that will be built on Lions Crescent in Charlottetown. Construction for a new 32-unit senior’s complex will begin this spring thanks to a partnership with the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club. With funding from...
A new 30-unit development will give Island seniors more options for affordable housing units in Charlottetown. The new 30-unit social housing development on Beach Grove Road will help to ensure seniors have a safe and affordable place to live. Funding for the project was approved...
The provincial government is providing more funding to the Salvation Army to help keep Islanders safe and out of the cold this winter. A total of $3,700,000 over three years will support the Bedford MacDonald House men’s shelter, Smith Lodge and the Community Outreach Center...