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Islanders interested in helping their communities and neighbours chose to volunteer with the provincial government this month through Engage PEI, and there are other vacancies available for others wanting to get involved. In December, 30 people were appointed to eight government...
Strengthening mental health services - In what is supposed to be the “hap - happiest” season of all, it’s tough to feel sad during the holidays. But for many who struggle with mental health and addictions issues, the holidays can lead to unpleasant memories, substance abuse...
Creating jobs for Islanders - In just over a year, the former Georgetown Timber mill has changed from an empty shell to a magnet that is attracting employers and skilled workers to eastern Kings County. The 40,000 square foot former mill was converted into a multi-tenant facility...
Community-minded Islanders continue to get involved with the provincial government through Engage PEI, and there are always vacancies available. In November, 15 Islanders were appointed to seven government agencies, boards, and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to...
Strengthening mental health services - Every Monday morning, a five-person team meets at M.E. Callaghan Intermediate School in Elmsdale. They have different areas of expertise – a mental health therapist, two nurses and two school outreach workers – but they have a shared goal...
The newest member of Holland College’s Board of Governors is looking forward to her next challenge. Montague resident Candace Cormier has volunteered with the Red Cross, CIBC Run for the Cure, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and she is an auxiliary officer with the RCMP...
Supporting Island families - Alyse Rossiter is a single mom with three kids under 6. Her life is busy with a full-time job and the everyday responsibilities of parenting. She is solely responsible for the financial needs of her family and, even though she works, money is tight...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Haley Ellis admits she didn’t know much about asphalt when she started this past June as a summer student at the provincial government’s Slemon Park road shop. The 2017 Westisle Composite High School graduate did know she would begin studying...
Supporting Island families - The door of the province’s first-ever Children’s Lawyer’s office is wide open, and so far lots of Islanders have come through it to find the help they need. It’s been 100 days since Catherine Chaisson started her new job as a legal representative for...
As Engage PEI nears its second anniversary, 32 more Islanders agreed to volunteer with the provincial government in September. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to fill vacancies on more than 70 government agencies, boards, and commissions. To ensure they are considered when there...