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News before 1996 is not available online.
The province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on cancer prevention and treatment as health officials develop a provincial cancer action plan for Prince Edward Island. The provincial government is committed to developing an action plan with goals that include...
There were a lot of people stepping inside Island classrooms for the first time last month – but it wasn’t only students. “We’ve hired over 50 French teachers,” says Angie MacCaull, Human Resource Manager for the Public Schools Branch. Earlier this year, the Province made a...
The Public Library Service is inviting Island children and youth to enter its library card design contest. The winning design will be featured on a limited-edition library card and the winner will receive a $25 gift card to The Bookmark. Submissions will be accepted until...
The COVID-19 testing site at Slemon Park remains closed due to structural damages from post-tropical storm Fiona. Additional testing hours have been added to the clinic at O’Leary. Here are the testing clinic schedules for October 23 to 30: Charlottetown, 64 Park Street: Mon to...
Reaching out for help or support can be difficult for many people. It can be even more difficult for unpaid caregivers who regularly provide that help and support to others. “A primary caregiver might be a good support system themselves, but they still get burned out,” says...
Six Island Seniors have been awarded the Senior Islander of the Year for 2022. The Senior Islanders of the Year Awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship, fundraising, community participation and career...
The nomination period for mayoral or councillor candidates has been extended for the following municipalities: Abram Village Annandale-Little Pond-Howe Bay Bedeque and Area Clyde River Crapaud Eastern Kings Hazelbrook Hunter River Kinkora Miminegash Mount Stewart Murray River...
As provincial crews continue to clear large debris from the Confederation Trail, some sections of the Confederation Trail are now clear for public use however, Islanders are reminded to keep safety top of mind. Pedestrians and cyclists should avoid work sites or places where...
Island residents are invited to have their say on the Employment Standards Act. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel began reviewing the act in October 2021 and is now seeking feedback from the public. The panel has prepared an interim report to help guide...
Islanders have lined up to become resident care workers following an announcement by the provincial government that tuition costs will be paid in full for students in any Resident Care Worker training program on Prince Edward Island. Through the Resident Care Worker Support...