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Community-based women’s wellness services now available Government’s balanced 2017-18 operating budget provides $1 million for the roll out of the Women’s Wellness Program across the province. Community-based services are available at the Polyclinic in Charlottetown and Habrouside Health Centre in Summerside, including: • post-partum mental health support; • pregnancy loss support; • prenatal care for women without a primary care provider; and • sexual health services for all genders. Referrals are not required. 1-844-365-8258. www.healthpei.ca/womenswellness

Soil Your Undies Campaign

Healthy soil is essential to plant growth and is important to our agricultural industry. The provincial budget reflects this in programs such as the Agriculture Stewardship Program, ALUS, Environmental Farm Plans, and investments in innovative drone technology. As part of the Soil Conservation Council of Canada's Soil Your Undies campaign, Ministers Alan McIsaac and Robert Mitchell buried white cotton underwear earlier today in a PEI farmers field. They will check back in a few months to see how much the fabric has decomposed. A high level of decomposition indicates a healthy and biologically active soil.

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PEI's economy is growing, and the recent balanced budget shows this. Thanks to our growth in the economy and workforce, our diversity and deep respect for the resources of Island taxpayers, there were no tax increases in the 2017-2018 budget. As a matter of fact, government was even able to lower provincial income tax for as many as 85,000 Islanders (by increasing the basic personal exemption by 2%).

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PEI's balanced budget supports the economic health of our #MightyIsland. Just look at the GDP figures released yesterday by StatsCan. In 2016 Prince Edward Island’s Gross Domestic Product rose by 2.4 per cent - that's our largest increase in a decade! It's almost double the national average and is the strongest in the Atlantic Provinces. Working with the many Island businesses that contribute to our economic health, Government will continue to support entrepreneurship and grow our economy.

Yesterday Island students, educators, musicians and parents celebrated Music Monday together with thousands of music lovers across the country. Check out this short video of the activities in Charlottetown. #mightyisland #mightymusic #MusicMonday

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Thanks to the recently delivered balanced budget, the total budget for the Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture will be $256 million - an all-time high. That’s an increase of $5.4 million for K-12 programs and services in the coming year Government is committed to helping Island youth excel in a changing world.

Birchwood prepares to welcome new arrivals | Prince Edward Island

The staff and students at Birchwood are looking forward to welcoming new students next year. Read more about what's being planned here.

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Work will begin on phase 2A of the Trans Canada Highway extension in Cornwall on Monday, May 1. This phase of construction will include: • a new roundabout at the North River intersection; • reconstruction of the highway from the North River intersection to the point near Poplar Island where construction concluded in 2016; • a full median to eliminate left-turns along this section of highway; and • substantial work on the North River Bridge. Temporary detour routes will be used to navigate the North River intersection during construction. Two-way traffic will be maintained through the project. Motorists are advised to expect delays as this work is carried out. This phase of construction is expected to be complete by mid to late

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It’s setting day! Our world famous lobster is one of the reasons Prince Edward Island is known as Canada's Food Island. Wishing a safe and prosperous season to all fishers! Here is a great post from a few years ago, that explains the significance of setting day to Islanders. http://www.tourismpei.com/media/blog/blog/setting-day/ C’est le jour de la mise à l’eau des casiers! Notre homard de renommée mondiale est l’une des raisons pour lesquelles l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard a la réputation d’être une destination culinaire. Nous souhaitons une saison fructueuse et sécuritaire à tous les pêcheurs! Voici un excellent article qui date de quelques années, qui explique l’importance du jour de la mise à l’eau pour les Insulaires. http://www.tourismpei.com/media/blog/blog/setting-day/

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April 28 marks100 years since the last iceboat was used for daily crossing between PEI and NB. For 90 years, iceboats carried mail, passengers, and goods across the ice in the Northumberland Strait. Those who worked and traveled on these iceboats faced tedious conditions, braving frigid water, ice, snow, and the winds of the Northumberland Strait. Watch the video of students Matthew Murphy and Jessica Larsonthe reciting the poem The Iceboat Crew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdZj8fhtmf8&feature=youtu.be

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Day of Mourning – today we honour the memory of workers who have been injured or killed on the job. Each work death or injury impacts loved ones, family, friends and coworkers, changing all of their lives forever. This is also an important opportunity to raise awareness of workplace safety. We must renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace. We must work together to prevent future injuries, illnesses and deaths.

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Kathy Hambly believes in experiential learning, she thinks it gives students better opportunites for employment after graduation. She is a passion for mentoring youth to her new position on University of Prince Edward Island board of governors. Hambly was chosen for the board after applying through Engage PEI. #EngagePEI #engage https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/experiences-prepare-students-careers