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News before 1996 is not available online.
Family Literacy Day is January 27th and Islanders are making special efforts this week to celebrate the benefits of reading and learning together as a family. “As parents, we are our children’s first and most important teachers,” said Education, Early Learning and Culture...
Coughing? Short of breath? A self-assessment may help determine if you should be tested for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a lung disease that causes coughing, wheezing and fatigue. COPD is a major cause of hospitalization on Prince Edward Island, second only to...
Vaping and e-cigarette use may be presented as alternatives to smoking and tobacco use, but health experts are warning that vapes and e-cigarrettes are not healthy alternatives for young people. This year, as part of National Non-Smoking Week, public health officials want to...
Prince Edward Island’s Stroke Care Program is among the first in the country to be recognized by Accreditation Canada with Distinction in Stroke Service status, meeting national standards for stroke care excellence. Achieving Distinction indicates that Health PEI’s Stroke Care...
January 20 – 26, 2019 is National Non-Smoking Week and Islanders are encouraged to join the Canadian wide movement to quit smoking and celebrate those who have successfully quit. “I want to encourage all Islanders who smoke to take the first step to become smoke-free,” said...
Supporting Island families Investing in the well-being of children and youth through enhanced community and government collaboration, service navigation and advocacy will allow Island families to reach their full potential. The Government of Prince Edward Island has named Michele...
A new three-year plan is speeding up access to assessments and supports that help students succeed in school. Since a new $2 million, three-year psychology strategy was announced one year ago this week, investments were made in key areas to assess more students earlier. As a...
Investing in Infrastructure - A new bridge will be built in North Lake Harbour to improve clearance for boat traffic and provide better access to facilities in the area. The provincial government is investing $2.5 million to replace the existing bridge with a taller, more modern...
The biomass heating units at provincial buildings across Prince Edward Island are now fully owned and operated by an Island company thanks to financing provided by the Provincial Government. Atlantic Bioheat Inc now owns 11 boilers with another under construction at Hernewood...
Investing in infrastructure Inter-tidal reefs in Souris are successfully protecting the causeway and shoreline from the effects of climate change and storm surge events. Engineers PEI have recognized this innovative engineering project with the 2018 Environment Award. "The...