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News before 1996 is not available online.
Investing in infrastructure - Islanders needing financial assistance with home renovations can apply for the Prince Edward Island Home Renovation Program until April 6 at 5 p.m. To learn if you qualify, visit princeedwardisland.ca/homerenoprograms or call 1-855-374-7366...
The inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis has been scheduled for April 9 and 10 at the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court. Ms. Gillis, 69, died by suicide at Hillsborough Hospital on February 14, 2010. Dr. Roy Montgomery will hear the inquest, which will examine the...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Training is available for those involved in the Island’s construction industry on how to apply the newly adopted National Building Code. The Construction Association of PEI has collaborated with the Prince Edward Island government and Holland College...
Creating jobs for Islanders Corporate restructuring pushed Roy Abraham toward entrepreneurship, but he credits the Self Employ PEI program – and a conversation with his priest – for helping get his business off the ground. The Indian-born and educated program manager and database...
Strengthening mental health services - Dr. Rhonda Matters knows that parents of children with behavioural challenges might not want to join a group with other parents initially, but once they do attend, they really enjoy it and find it helpful. The Behavioural Support Team is a...
Investing in infrastructure - More than $6.65 million in new bridge and road improvements will help ensure Islanders and Island products get safely where they need to go. The province’s second round of construction tenders was announced today (March 8) and closes March 28...
As a young feminist growing up outside O’Leary, Jillian Kilfoil never dreamed she would be invited to share her perspectives on gender equality and women’s empowerment with an international audience. But Kilfoil -- now the executive director of Women’s Network PEI -- will have...
March’s national colorectal cancer awareness month is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to talk about the importance of early detection. Screening using the FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test) Kit is recommended every two years for those of average risk who are 50...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Advice from Island youth is helping the provincial government make progress on initiatives that are focused on their future success. Input from the Youth Futures Council and annual YDAY events is contributing to efforts to build a more skilled...
Supporting Island families - For the second year in a row, Prince Edward Island’s criminal justice system is the best in the country. According to the MacDonald-Laurier Institute’s second-annual Justice System Report Card, the province is No. 1 in Canada based on key indicators...