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Social Worker Spotlight: Cheryl Jamieson
Cheryl Jamieson has spent her career as a social worker supporting children and families – and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She started on the frontlines of child protection work doing focused intervention, which involves working with families when a child is found to need...
Forestry Commission wants feedback from Islanders
Islanders are invited to fill out a new survey on forest policy. Towards A New Forest Policy – a discussion paper by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission contains 13 key issues related to forestry including the future of a legislative framework, sustainability of biomass...
Public feedback wanted on public library services
The province is asking for feedback from Islanders on public library services, programs, and resources across the province to help enhance the library experience for people. An online survey running throughout the months of March and April, seeks input from both library users and...
Rendez-vous de la Francophonie celebrates 26 years
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is celebrating its 26th edition. This year’s theme is Launch into discovery! March is recognized as Francophonie Month around the world to celebrate the French language and culture. Through the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, French...
Minister of sport offers congratulations to Hannah Taylor
Today, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture Cory Deagle issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I would like to congratulate Hannah Taylor of Summerside on qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. With her...
Budget 2024 signals continued focus on healthcare, housing and affordability for all Islanders
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance, presented government’s 2024-25 operating budget to the legislative assembly, outlining $3.2 billion in investments for Prince Edward Island with a continued focus on healthcare, housing and affordability measures. “This budget...
Enhanced ATV registration will generate revenue for private trails
An enhanced ATV registration process will boost revenue for the PEI ATV Federation to connect and build private trails, support public safety and other initiatives. An amendment to the Off Highway Vehicle Act passed second reading in the legislature yesterday. Once passed, the...
Community grant pilot program for seniors meals
Organizations are invited to submit applications for funding to host community meal events for seniors in PEI. The Seniors Community Meal Grant Pilot Program provides one-time funding of up to $5,000 to community-based organizations and groups across the province to provide free...
Network helps home-based child care operators learn together
When you start a new job, it’s helpful to connect with colleagues who have experience in the area. They often have great advice and can help you navigate as you learn and grow in your career. But family home centre operators, who provide child care out of their own house and...
New grant supports training for health care professionals
A new grant is available for education and training initiatives for health care professionals to expand or enhance their scope of practice. The Scope of Practice for Health Care Professionals Grant provides funding for developing education and training programs to expand scope of...