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News before 1996 is not available online.
The Province, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is offering financial support to Islanders who need help paying for their home heating costs. The PEI Home Heating program is open for applications to eligible Islanders and will now operate on a year-round basis. Starting on...
Government is making the largest investment in the province’s history into social program benefits to positively impact Island households receiving assistance in several different ways. These changes will come into effect on December 1, 2022. Island households receiving...
Islanders who have been impacted by Hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the Province. “We have had devastating impacts from Hurricane Fiona, putting many Islanders in extremely challenging circumstances. Our main priority is to ensure Islanders are safe and have...
Islanders who receive regular monthly payments from provincial Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports programs are being asked to visit their local Social Programs office to pick up their monthly cheques due to the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Islanders who receive payments...
A new program being offered by the Department of Social Development and Housing aims to help male caregivers break the cycle of gender-based violence in their families. Caring Dads is an intervention program for self-identifying men who have abused, neglected, or exposed their...
The children’s food security program will open for registration for families in need of support on June 20. Precooked, reheatable meals will be available for any Island family facing challenges in securing healthy food for their children. Registration is required and meals will...
Family violence and intimate partner violence (IPV) are serious public health issues and have immediate and long-term consequences for victims, including physical, mental, cognitive and financial. Everyone in Canada should be safe and free from physical, emotional and sexual...
The Community Outreach Centre will have a new operator beginning April 18th, 2022. The Adventure Group will lead the day-to-day operations of the Centre with support from partners; the Canadian Mental Health Association – PEI Division, Upper Room Hospitality Ministry and...
The Province is extending the Seniors’ Food Security program until February 11, 2022. Seniors aged 65 plus facing financial challenges with securing healthy and nutritious food can apply for the Senior’s Food Security program. Challenges include significant financial barriers...
The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls program helps Islanders who may be struggling with loneliness and isolation especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of loneliness can cause health issues ranging from high blood pressure to a reduced quality of life and cognitive...