A young Island couple’s candle business is on fire since landing a big order from retail giant HomeSense. Megan and Sage Grandy run their burgeoning Lighters Candle Co. from their West Royalty garage in Charlottetown and - thanks to a grant from the provincial government’s...
A new strategy has been developed to help create a suicide-safer Prince Edward Island and reduce the painful, long-term effects of suicide on loved ones and communities. The Department of Health and Wellness -- in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association -- has...
The French Language Services Act Annual Report is submitted by the Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to the Legislative Assembly each fiscal year.
The health and wellness of Island seniors is a top priority for the provincial government that a historic new action plan will help to enhance. The province today (May 24) released the first-ever Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health: A Provincial Action Plan for Seniors, Near...
An action plan to ensure seniors of Prince Edward Island lead active, engaged, independent, and productive lives in good health.
Islanders living with diabetes are invited to a series of important conversations next month that will shape Prince Edward Island’s renewed diabetes strategy. Health PEI will hold four focus group sessions across the province from June 5 to 13 to help inform the new multi-year...
The Policy Capacity Development and Mentorship Program (PCDMP) is a career development opportunity at the PEI Department of Agriculture (DA) Every year the program will provide one successful applicant the opportunity to complete a one-year temporary work term in the DA’s...
Ken Williams appreciated being asked to show, through photography, that it can be challenging for aging Islanders to find the services they need. The Ebenezer resident was one of more than 250 Islanders who participated in talks leading to the development of Prince Edward Island...
As the province begins to transition the governance model of the provincial health authority, the current Health PEI Board of Directors has decided to step aside. “It was unfortunate to receive the resignation of the board, however I respect their decision. I want to thank them...