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Excavate and educate: Exhibit showcases Mi’kmaq and Acadian archaeological artifacts
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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 ‘Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Discoveries of Prince Edward...
Provincial ministers meet to advance mental health in agriculture
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News Release
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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 demonstrate the need for increased mental health and well-being...
Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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News Release
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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 contributions of older adults, and we, as a community must also use our...
Islanders invited to free car seat safety check
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News Release
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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 and booster seats in Prince Edward Island.
As part of the hands-...
Join us for a public meeting about virtual health care on PEI
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News Release
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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 from noon until 1 pm;
Tuesday, June 28 from noon until 1 pm;...
New funding available for school playgrounds
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News Release
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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 lifelong friendships. We know having space for children to play...
Online booking now available for rural transit
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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A new online booking system and website will offer riders an easy and convenient way to plan and book their trip with Transit PEI.
The new option will allow riders to create an account and see their transaction history, book multiple trips in one transaction, have a faster payment option, and choose a departure time and route that best meets...
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in 35 new electric-powered school buses From: Infrastructure Canada
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News Release
Friday, June 10, 2022
Investments in key infrastructure build strong and healthy communities across Canada. From roads and buildings – to green energy powered vehicles – reliable infrastructure provides communities with opportunities to grow and develop today so that they are better prepared to overcome the challenges of tomorrow.
Today, Sean Casey, Member of...
External Panel appointed to examine the performance of long-term care during COVID-19 on Prince Edward Island
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Friday, June 10, 2022
An external panel of experts and community leaders will undertake a study of the performance of Prince Edward Island’s public and private long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our long-term care sector showed great effort and resilience in responding to COVID-19, but the stress on our care system also showed that there are areas...
Islanders invited to the launch of Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island
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Friday, June 10, 2022
The official launch of the exhibit, Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island, is 10 a.m. Friday, June 17 at the Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island in Miscouche.
The exhibition illustrates the profession of archaeology and features objects that were unearthed at four Acadian and Mi’kmaq sites on Prince Edward...