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News before 1996 is not available online.
The PEI Public Library Service has added assistive technology to its Library of Things collection to help make reading more accessible for everyone. The new technology includes C-Pens - portable scanning pens that read printed text out loud using an embedded camera, real-time...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is asking Islanders to provide input on a reliable, affordable, and accountable energy future for the province. The PEI Energy Blueprint Discussion Paper, developed to show the status of energy in PEI, will kick off a public engagement...
The provincial government is expanding the Seniors’ Food Pilot Program to Murray Harbour and Murray River. This expands the Kings County Pilot outside of the Georgetown area where it was initially launched. PEI seniors in Murray River and Murray Harbour, aged 65 and older, can...
Hon. Cory Deagle, minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement recognizing Tourism Week in Canada, April 24-30, 2023: “Tourism Week in Canada is an opportunity to recognize the tourism industry’s economic, social and cultural importance to our...
Since the launch of Pharmacy Plus PEI six months ago, more than 21,000 Islanders visited their community pharmacists to access care for common ailments or renew eligible prescriptions. “Based on what we are seeing in the first six months, this program is proving to be successful...
Approximately three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Health PEI is changing how COVID-19 testing is accessed across the province. The move reflects the continuing decline in the use of testing clinics by members of the public. All stand-alone community testing clinics...
Wayne and Veronica Guindon love hosting family and friends in their home. When their kids grew up and moved out, they thought it would be a great opportunity to welcome guests on a more long-term basis, which is why they decided to become a host family for international students...
The eligibility of the Meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccine program for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is expanding to include more higher risk individuals. Beginning April 2023, the Men-B vaccine (two doses) will be available to students attending a post...
As of today, April 21, Health PEI has removed the requirement to wear a mask in Health PEI buildings, including hospitals, health centres, and long-term care. Masking requirements are now the same as before the COVID-19 pandemic. People who are sick or have any symptoms of COVID...
The Office of Seniors is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to hold a series of Tech N Talk digital literacy events for seniors (65 years or older). The next Tech N Talk will be held April 22 at 10 a.m. at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Each senior attending...