Statement by Premier King on the passing of John Horgan

Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of former British Columbia Premier and former Canadian Ambassador to Germany, John Horgan:  “I am deeply saddened to learn of the...

Statement from Health PEI Board Chair Diane Griffin and Health PEI CEO Melanie Fraser on their Responds to Auditor General’s Findings on Executive Compensation

Health PEI acknowledges and accepts the findings of the recent audit conducted by the Office of the Auditor General on executive leadership compensation. We accept all the recommendations, which are being implemented right now, with an...

PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program open for applications

Agriculture producers in PEI who are interested in adopting clean technologies can once again apply for the PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program.  The PEI Agriculture Energy Systems Pilot Program (PEIAgESP) is a provincial investment into...

Living Life with Arthritis

“I was walking with two canes prior to being diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis,” said Samuel (Sam) Buchanan.  Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine and large joints, resulting in stiffness and...

Double the amount of funding available for Anti-Racism Microgrant

Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant with a total of $100,000 available – up from $50,000 in the last round of funding. The funding will support community-led anti-racism projects and will...

Be a Halloween hero: drive safely for our trick-or-treaters

As Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air with costumes, pumpkins, decorations, and treats. However, it’s essential to remember that safety must remain our top priority, especially on this festive night. Since 2021, PEI has seen 19...

Meant to be – Careers in Palliative Care

After many years working in the fast-paced environment of a surgical unit, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Tonya Crosby never imagined she would find joy working in palliative care.  “I didn’t know much about the Provincial Palliative...

Statement by Premier King on World Polio Day

Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on World Polio Day:  “World Polio Day is an opportunity to raise awareness in the fight for a polio-free world. Polio is a debilitating...

Input wanted for new Five-year Seniors Action Plan

The Provincial Government wants to hear from Island residents to help inform the next Five-year Seniors Action Plan. 

Pharmacy Plus PEI program marks two-year anniversary

This month marks the two-year anniversary of Pharmacy Plus PEI, with more than 143,000 assessments conducted since the program started.  The Pharmacy Plus PEI program supports 50 participating pharmacies in 16 communities across the province to...