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Province updates system for registering automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
The PEI Government is using a new system for the PEI Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Program that will improve the experience for people who own AEDs and emergency dispatchers. The new software, called GoodSAM, is an online and app-based tool with an interactive...
Uncover prehistoric PEI at Fossil Day
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is hosting Fossil Day at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown featuring PEI fossils, hands-on activities, and local fossil expert, Laura MacNeil. Take a step back in time at the event on Friday, May 2, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m...
Statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
Hon. Jenn Redmond, Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning & Population, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace: “Each year on April 28, we pause to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or lost...
Statement by Premier Lantz on National Volunteer Week
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week: “Volunteers are the heart of our communities. They share their time, skills, and compassion to lift others up and make our province stronger. This National Volunteer Week...
Statement by Minister Bell on lobster season opening
Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Zack Bell issued the following statement on the opening of spring lobster season: “As we head into our spring lobster season, I want to thank our fishers, processors, and everyone involved in the PEI lobster industry for their...
Lawrence’s legacy lives on through organ donation
Two years ago, Karen Wood lost her husband - her best friend and soulmate, Lawrence Wood. But the decision they made together to register as organ and tissue donors became a light in her darkest of days. “It was something we believed in,” said Karen from her home in Stratford...
New mobile X-ray service for long-term care residents
A new mobile X-ray program is making diagnostic imaging more accessible by bringing services directly to residents in long-term care (LTC) homes across Prince Edward Island. The mobile service, currently offering chest X-rays, is being rolled out to all public and private LTC...
New grants for researchers and entrepreneurs in cleantech
New grants of up to $100,000 per project are available to help develop emerging clean technologies through the Emerging Concepts and Technologies (ECT-PEI) Clean Technology Challenge. As the province works toward its net zero goals, researchers and entrepreneurs are invited to...
Program brings rehabilitation support to residents at Garden Home
For Tulio Vega, a student in Holland College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, his assignment at Garden Home was more than just hands-on training, it was a life-changing experience. One moment in particular stands out for him. “There was...
I don’t need someone to say that I did something great, I’m doing it for the people of my community
“It is a true honour to be recognized in this way. I don’t do the work I do for any type of recognition,” said Susan (Sue) Doucette, provincial palliative home care clinical development coordinator, recipient of the King Charles III medal. “My home-based care team, our Island...