In 2024, PEI Public Library Services continued to serve Island residents by offering a diverse range of reading materials and programs that promote learning, creativity, and community connection. Island residents borrowed a total of 634,042 library materials, with “None of This...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement after having a call with Santa Claus to confirm arrival plans: “This morning, I had the privilege of speaking with Santa Claus as he made final preparations for his Christmas Eve journey. Santa...
The Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) will be temporarily suspending emergency services on Saturdays beginning January 11 due to staffing challenges. The KCMH Emergency Department (ED) is experiencing a shortage of staff at a time when demand for emergency services is...
Beginning in January 2025, eligible Island families will receive up to $360 per child annually through the PEI Child Benefit (PEICB) to help with the costs of raising children. “This benefit represents an annual investment of nearly $5 million into PEI children. It will provide...
Building on the momentum from the Council of the Federation meeting in Toronto, Ontario, earlier this week, Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, announced several initiatives to help foster stronger ties with the United States of America going into 2025. A special...
“One thing I love about the Community Health Engagement Committee (CHEC) is they’re not stuck on all the things that are wrong with the health care system or all the challenges,” said Ryan Fahey, eastern chair of the CHEC. “They want to help find solutions.” CHECs provide...
The 2023 State of the Health Workforce report released this week by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows significant growth in Prince Edward Island’s healthcare workforce, particularly in nurse practitioners (NP) and family physicians, outpacing national...
Island students continue to receive tuition support for healthcare training to strengthen the healthcare system in Prince Edward Island. The Resident Care Worker Support Program, Licensed Practical Nurse and Paramedic Support Program, and the Marion L. Reid Grant offer financial...
The PEI Transition to Registered Nursing in Canada (TRNC) program celebrates the graduation of 34 internationally educated nurses who are now equipped to help address the nursing shortage in PEI. Since May 2024, the rigorous 14-week TRNC program, has been a key initiative in...
Islanders who want to quit smoking can now access nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) and prescription smoking cessation medications directly from their local pharmacy, making it easier and more convenient to get the help they need. The PEI Smoking Cessation Program, a...