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Senior Islanders celebrated on National Seniors Day
October 1, 2013

Today is a special day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Island seniors,...

Past, Present, Future: storytelling contest launched
September 3, 2013

Everyone is encouraged to participate in Prince Edward Island’s Intergeneration Week storytelling...

Nominations invited for 2013 Senior Islanders of the Year
July 5, 2013

Community groups, organizations and the public are encouraged to nominate senior citizens...

Equality Report Card recognizes collaborative efforts
June 26, 2013

The release of the Equality Report Card by the Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the...

Saturday, June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 13, 2013

Caring community members, support services, health professionals, law enforcement and community...

Progress report highlights achievements toward strengthening social well-being
June 7, 2013

The first progress report on the provincial Social Action Plan outlines achievements in the...

Tyne Valley seniors complex named for Hart and Jean Lidstone
May 29, 2013

Hart and Jean Lidstone have been posthumously honoured for their community contributions,...

Child sexual abuse protocol provides for coordinated approach
April 25, 2013

The overriding goal of the provincial Child Sexual Abuse Protocol is the protection of children...

Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign new agreement for affordable housing investments
April 19, 2013

The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced a new agreement for affordable...

Funding supports community projects that benefit girls and women
April 10, 2013

The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat provides funding to community organizations to assist...

Cybersafe Girl initiative presented at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
March 15, 2013

Atlantic Ministers responsible for the Status of Women shared their new Cybersafe Girl initiative...

New members named to Advisory Council on the Status of Women
March 8, 2013

In recognition of International Women’s Day, three new members have been named to the Prince...

New guide helps victims and perpetrators of abuse seek help
February 14, 2013

The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat and Department of Community Services and Seniors...

Premier declares February 10 to 16 as Family Violence Prevention Week
February 8, 2013

All Islanders have an important role to play in family violence prevention, says Premier Robert...

Family Violence Prevention Week contest for Prince Edward Island youth
January 22, 2013

The Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention Youth Engagement Working Group...

Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in affordable housing in Alberton
October 26, 2012

The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island gathered in Alberton today to announce...

National Foster Family Week is October 21 to 27
October 19, 2012

October 21-27 is National Foster Family Week and an opportunity to celebrate and recognize...

Atlantic Provinces Launch Initiative to Keep Girls Cybersafe
October 11, 2012

In celebration of the first International Day of the Girl, the Atlantic Ministers Responsible...

Atlantic Canada Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women Meet in St. John’s
October 10, 2012

Provincial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women in Atlantic Canada met in St. John...

A Celebration of Generations - Contest Winners Announced
October 5, 2012

Several Islanders who channeled their creativity to celebrate the unique wisdom and learning...

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