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Premier Dennis King today announced the appointment of Tanya Rowell as incoming Chief Executive Officer of the PEI Public Service Commission. Ms. Rowell has held several senior roles within human resources since joining the provincial public service in 2001. For the past five...
The public is invited to provide input on new draft regulations under the Water Act at a series of public meetings in October. These regulations will control water extraction and outline how much water can be drawn from wells, watercourses and wetlands. Islanders can drop in to...
Islanders are making positive impacts to their communities through their continued engagement on agencies, boards and commissions. Twenty-two Islanders have been appointed and reappointed to three government boards in the month of September. “The many perspectives and solutions...
Students from L. M. Montgomery Elementary planted 200 trees at Wright's Creek and Andrews Pond during National Tree Week to increase urban tree cover, provide clean air and support the environment. Wright's Creek runs under St. Peters Road, just outside the Charlottetown bypass...
Islanders with breast cancer now have help to pay for Ibrance, a life sustaining drug which has been added to the provincial drug formulary effective immediately. Ibrance is a treatment option for people with metastatic breast cancer and is now available for eligible patients to...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to continue delivery of the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance program (PDFAP) for Islanders. The program will provide residents, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with an...
A new committee is exploring ways to help Island farmers better handle farm-related environment issues, strengthen a core sector of the economy and help farm families build a strong future. The PEI Agri Watershed Partnership (PEI-AWP) came together in the winter of 2019 when the...
The accomplishments and contributions of five Island seniors have helped build stronger communities across the province. That is why they’ve been named Prince Edward Island’s 2019 Senior Islanders of the Year. Eileen Chiasson-Pendergast, Patrick Curley, Wanda MacLean, Paul H...
Much more support is now available for Islanders who need to relocate outside the Maritimes for transplant surgery. Every year, several Islanders need to relocate outside the Maritime region to receive a life-sustaining transplant such as a new heart, heart-lung, single or double...
Flu season is almost here and Islanders are encouraged to get their free flu shot early to protect themselves and their loved ones. The vaccine for this year’s flu shots will be distributed free of charge throughout the province beginning next week at public health clinics...