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Statement by Premier Lantz to the Class of 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement to the graduating Class of 2025: “To the Class of 2025, Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s a moment that reflects the work you’ve put in and the challenges you...
Honouring the people who make long-term care feel like home
It takes a special kind of person to work in long-term care. From cooks and cleaners to care workers and recreation teams, every person who walks through those doors becomes part of a larger story, and it’s a story filled with compassion and joy. These are the people who show up...
Statement from Honourable Barb Ramsay on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15: “This Sunday, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please take some time to reflect on the issue of abuse of older...
Mental Health Intensive Day Program Provides Support to Islanders
“Late in 2024 I spent two weeks in hospital. That’s where I heard about the Mental Health Intensive Day Program (MHIDP),” said Shawn MacIsaac, a paramedic with PTSD. “I thought it would be a good fit for me. It could allow me to learn some new coping skills, different types of...
New guide highlights health careers for Island students
Grade 9 students at Stonepark Intermediate were recently encouraged to explore health care careers in a whole new way, thanks to a team from the Department of Health and Wellness. Clint Maramag, one of the team members giving the presentation, kicked off the session with a myth...
New Health PEI Mobile Dental Clinic to expand access to dental care across PEI
Health PEI is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Mobile Dental clinic, which will enhance access to oral health care across Prince Edward Island. The mobile clinic represents a significant milestone in Health PEI’s ongoing commitment to improving equitable access to...
Province launches land buy-back program for potato producers
Following a commitment in the 2025 Speech from the Throne, the Province is offering a new program to purchase designated potato wart index fields from producers and agricultural operations. The PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program will add to existing investments and initiatives to...
Major Investments Result in Fewer Islanders Facing Food Insecurity
Major investments aimed at reducing food insecurity on Prince Edward Island are having a positive effect, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. Those numbers show that the overall provincial food insecurity rate improved from 28.6% in 2022, to 24.6 % in 2023, the...
Stay in the loop with 511: the go-to source for traffic and construction information
It’s easier than ever for Islanders and visitors to keep up to date about traffic and road construction across the province. Anyone can receive road construction alerts by email and text when they create a free account on Prince Edward Island 511 and add their most-travelled...
Udderly unexpected: The dairy side of the PEI Analytical Laboratories
If you’ve ever had your soil or water tested, you might be familiar with the PEI Analytical Lab. While the lab is well-known for its environmental testing on soil and water, it’s less known for the role it plays in supporting the province’s livestock industry, particularly in the...