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Call for nominations – Senior Islanders of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Senior Islanders of the Year Award. "This respected award is given to Island seniors who are leaders and mentors in Island communities. These awards are about recognizing and celebrating the significant contributions of Island seniors...
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Q and A with the Island's new Seniors Navigator – Melanie Melanson
How would you explain the role of Seniors Navigator to Islanders? I like to think of the Seniors Navigator role as a “one-stop shop” to assist seniors. I help seniors navigate programs, supports and services through municipal, provincial and federal government departments...
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Feedback on the Development of a Provincial Climate Adaptation plan
Results from a collaborative engagement approach to hear from people on Prince Edward Island, Indigenous communities, municipalities, industry and experts about the impacts of climate change that they were most concerned with and actions proposed to address those impacts.
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Seniors recognized for outstanding contributions to Island communities
Six Island Seniors have been awarded the Senior Islander of the Year for 2022. The Senior Islanders of the Year Awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship, fundraising, community participation and career...
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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...
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Compendium of Research and Engagement Findings – Foundational work for the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse
Compendium of Research and Engagement Findings – Foundational work the the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse provides a summary of findings from the information gathering exercises and engagement activities during the development of 'A
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PEI Diabetes Trends Report 2018
Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by defects in insulin production or insulin use. This leads to high blood sugar levels, which can damage organs, blood vessels, and nerves. Diabetes is caused by a number of genetic, environmental, and biological risk factors.
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Park Street Emergency Shelter opens today
A new low barrier 50 bed shelter will open its doors tonight at 68 and 72 Park Street in Charlottetown. The first 25 beds at Park Street Emergency Shelter will open this evening, December 9, at 8 p.m. providing overnight shelter to people experiencing homelessness. The next 25...
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Caring Dads program aims to break abuse cycle
A new program being offered by the Department of Social Development and Housing aims to help male caregivers break the cycle of gender-based violence in their families. Caring Dads is an intervention program for self-identifying men who have abused, neglected, or exposed their...