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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. It is also known as Red Dress Day. “We must recognize the violence committed against Indigenous women, girls...
Introducing Mental Health in Agriculture Day
Every spring, farmers across PEI head back into the fields to plant a new crop that will provide top quality food and drive our local economy – but what is not discussed is the toll farming can take. To coincide with our local planting season, as well as Mental Health Week in...
Mobile X-Ray brings comfort and convenience to long-term care residents
When a resident at a local long-term care facility recently became the first to receive a mobile chest X-ray on-site, she couldn’t have been more thrilled. “She was tickled pink,” said Samantha Gaudet, Director of Nursing at Whisperwood Villa in Charlottetown. “She kept telling...
Historic summer day camps for kids at Orwell Corner
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is inviting young Islanders to step back in time and experience Prince Edward Island’s past through summer day camps at Orwell Corner Historic Village. Running weekdays from July 7 to August 29, the day camp program offers hands-on...
National Pharmacare Program begins May 1 in PEI
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province has launched the National Pharmacare Program, providing Island residents with coverage for most contraceptives and diabetes medications, as well as expanded access to blood glucose test strips. The federal and provincial...
Statement by Minister Thompson on the retirement of Chief Sinclair Walker
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Summerside Police Chief Sinclair Walker: “Summerside Police Services has played an integral part in our community public...
Statement by Premier Lantz on National Physician Day
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Physician Day: “Today, on National Physician Day, we recognize and thank the physicians across Prince Edward Island who dedicate their lives to caring for Islanders. Physicians play a...
Double check your appointment time! X-Ray equipment replacement at QEH will have minor impacts on imaging schedule
Health PEI encourages Islanders to double check their appointment times and locations for X-rays at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Three of four of the general X-Ray rooms at the QEH are having technology replaced, which will have minor impacts on scheduling. Patients may...
Government supports allied health services in private long-term care homes
The Prince Edward Island Government has entered into a one-year funding agreement to enhance allied health services for residents at private long-term care homes. A total of $800,000, from the Canada-Prince Edward Island Aging with Dignity Funding Agreement announced in March...
Islanders encouraged to participate in Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week will take place across Canada beginning on May 4th through May 10th and the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is hosting free events for Islanders looking to become better prepared. The theme for Emergency Preparedness Week...