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Islanders go ‘back to school’ to government board
The University of Prince Edward Island’s board of governors welcomed new members this month as the school welcomed its new and returning students. James Bradley, Bertha Campbell (re-appointment) and Brian Thompson joined the board in September. Engage PEI helps Islanders...
Hope, family are constant companions on Alzheimer’s journey
Lynn Loftus first volunteered with the Alzheimer Society of PEI because of her father’s Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis – but even 30 years spent getting involved and learning about the illness couldn't fully prepare her to be diagnosed herself. “I started with the Alzheimer...
More child-care spaces benefit Island children, families
Supporting Island families - Early learning and child care are becoming more accessible to Island families with the opening of 358 new child-care spaces over the past six months. The Prince Edward Island government is working with community partners to improve an early childhood...
Guidelines for Disposal of Cull Potatoes
These guidelines are designed to reduce the risk of contamination of land and water resources which may result from the improper disposal practices. The permanent disposal or temporary storage of cull potatoes on the ground surface may constitute an environmental or public health...
Learn ‘Just the Facts’ about cannabis use
Islanders should know the facts – and avoid the fiction -- when it comes to the federal government’s legalization of recreational cannabis. The provincial government’s new public awareness campaign “Just the Facts” (www.justthefactspei.ca) will bring Islanders information on the...
Government releases July tourism indicators
Creating jobs for Islanders - This July’s Prince Edward Island tourism numbers show a variety of results for the industry compared to 2017. Numbers of visitors through the Island’s points of entry were close to the record numbers from July 2017 and 2017 year to date. However...