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Provincial ministers meet to advance mental health in agriculture
Yesterday, the Province’s of PEI and Quebec hosted a virtual seminar to discuss the importance of mental well-being in agriculture. The Virtual Seminar on Famers’ Mental Health was a joint effort initiated by PEI and Quebec’s Ministry’s of Agriculture to further awareness and...
Excavate and educate: Exhibit showcases Mi’kmaq and Acadian archaeological artifacts
You never know what you can learn until you go digging. Literally. “Archaeology isn’t about what you find. It’s about what you find out,” says Matthew McRae, Executive Director of PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation (PEIMHF). This week, PEIMHF will officially launch its exhibit...
Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The abuse and neglect of an older adult can occur anywhere and can happen to anyone. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a day to bring attention to the issue of elder abuse and recognize that rights don’t get old. “We, as a community, benefit from the...
Islanders invited to free car seat safety check
The provincial government is partnering with IWK’s Child Safety Link (CSL) program to offer the Child Passenger Safety Course to highway safety staff. The training will help staff in offering car seat safety inspections to Island families and ensure the proper and safe use of car...
Monkeypox Disease Guidelines
Guidelines for the management and control of Monkeypox in Prince Edward Island.
Join us for a public meeting about virtual health care on PEI
Health PEI will hold a series of public meetings about the use of virtual health care on Prince Edward Island. The feedback from these meetings will complement information gathered through the Virtual Care Patient Survey. The meetings will be held virtually on: Wednesday, June 22...
New funding available for school playgrounds
Children and families will benefit from new, safe playground equipment as the province establishes a program to support healthy and active lifestyles. “Playgrounds are wonderful learning environments where students can be free to use their imagination, share experiences and build...