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Prince Edward Island Celebrates National Child Day
November 17, 2006

November 20th is National Child Day. This day commemorates the United Nations Convention on...

Minister Announces Appointments to PEI Social Work Registration Board
November 6, 2006

Hon. Chester Gillan, Minister of Social Services and Seniors is pleased to announce that Marie...

New Affordable Housing Project Approved for Summerside
September 29, 2006

A sod turning ceremony was held today to celebrate the approval of seven new units of affordable...

Progress Report Outlines Next Steps to Improve Prescription Drug Access and Cost
September 21, 2006

Provincial and territorial governments today released the National Pharmaceuticals Strategy...

Prince Edward Island Host to Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors
September 14, 2006

Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors met in Roseneath, Prince...

Premier Presents Three Champion for Children Awards
June 28, 2006

Premier Pat Binns and Dr. David Wong, Chair of the Premier’s Council on Healthy Child Development...

June 15 Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Prince Edward Island
June 12, 2006

For the first time, June 15 has been proclaimed as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In Prince...

Government Announces Support for National Childhood Literacy Research Conference in PEI in Recognition of International Family Day
May 12, 2006

International Family Day is Monday, May 15, 2006 and today in the Prince Edward Island Legislature...

Clinic Promotes Healthier Smiles For Islanders
May 8, 2006

Members of the Dental Association of PEI and the Dental Hygienists Association of PEI; staff...

Volunteers Recognized During National Volunteer Week
April 25, 2006

Volunteers of community-based social services were recognized as the foundation of Prince...

Social Services and Seniors Budget to Improve Supports for Island Children, Families, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
April 20, 2006

In the Legislature today, Minister Chester Gillan highlighted budget estimates for the Department...

Province to Add Seven New Drugs to PEI Drug Programs
April 11, 2006

Hon. Chester Gillan, Minister of Social Services and Seniors today in the Legislative Assembly...

Government of Prince Edward Island Intends to Increase Funding to the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
April 4, 2006

Hon. Chester Gillan, Minister of Social Services and Seniors today in the Legislative Assembly...

Minister of Health Issues Condolence to Family And Friends of Dr. Harry Callaghan
March 13, 2006

Today, Chester Gillan, Minister of Health and Social Services and Seniors, expressed his...

Social Workers Helping to Advance and Strengthen Communities
March 9, 2006

March 13 to 17 is Social Work Week in Prince Edward Island and the Department of Social Services...

February 12 to 18, 2006 is Family Violence Prevention Week in Prince Edward Island
February 9, 2006

February 12 to 18, 2006 marks Family Violence Prevention Week in Prince Edward Island and...

Early Learning Programs and Educators Receive $1.5 Million for Christmas
December 21, 2005

This month government will invest approximately $1.5 million into the Prince Edward Island...

Minister Announced the Seniors' Secretariat is Now a Reality
December 7, 2005

Hon. Chester Gillan, Minister of Social Services and Seniors, announced today that a new Seniors...

Habitat for Humanity Opens New Affordable Housing in Charlottetown
November 10, 2005

The Honourable Shawn Murphy, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable...

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