National Immunization Awareness Week runs April 20 – 27, 2019 to recognize the important role vaccines play in preserving and protecting public health. PEI’s Chief Public Health Office urges Islanders to ensure their immunizations are all up-to-date as it is the best way to...
Robyn Murphy, an organizer of the Bell Let’s Talk campaign, and an occupational health and safety officer with Health PEI says she’s often witnessed the way people hesitate to engage in discussions around mental health. “Look, if I had broken my leg I wouldn’t have any issue with...
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans by a bite from an infected blacklegged (deer) tick ( Ixodes scaplularis). Ticks attach to the skin and feed on blood. A tick carrying Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria that can cause Lyme disease can transmit the disease...
The PEI Government is committed to digital services that will benefit Islanders, businesses, and government. As PEI moves toward digital services: Islanders are accessing more of the services they need when, where, and however they choose; Businesses are renewing permits and licenses more efficiently; and Government is delivering services more efficiently and more effectively for Islanders. What can I expect from a digital government? The long-term vision is to provide streamlined digital services that will allow each Island resident to access any service from one account. The design will be...
Cameron Courtney may be small but he knows how to make an entrance. Just ask Vicky Blacquiere, who served as telephone coach to Cameron’s parents during his unexpected birth at home in New Perth, PEI. Blacquiere was working as communications officer at Emergency Medical Services...
You must be authorized to substitute for a licensed teacher in Prince Edward Island if you do not hold a valid PEI teacher’s licence. Your temporary permit to be a substitute (non-certified) teacher is valid until June 30 of the current school year and must be renewed each year. Access the online form below to apply for Substitute Teacher (Non-Certified) Permit. Once you are authorized to substitute teach, you may apply online each year to Renew your Temporary Permit to Substitute for a Teacher (Non-Certified). Am I eligible to substitute for a teacher in PEI? To substitute for a teacher in a...
The Public Schools Branch (PSB) is a crown corporation responsible for the delivery of education services to English students throughout the entire province. The PSB has 56 schools from Souris to Tignish and approximately 19,400 students. The Branch has a budget of $200M+ and...
What should I do if I find a dead wild animal on my property? Property owners are responsible for disposing of dead wild animals found on their property. Many simply bury the dead animal on their own property. However if you do, be sure to wear protective clothing such as rubber...
The recently renovated spa at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel and Convention Centre is a tranquil oasis inside a bustling hotel. Dim lights, peaceful music and essential oils welcome clients in the waiting room where they are offered a 'cloud chair' and a refreshment. The peaceful...