PEI Home Renovation Program

Islanders looking to renovate their homes now have a better chance of getting some financial help.

The province announced changes to P.E.I.'s home renovation program Wednesday.

Homeowners can now receive $6,000 grants, instead of $12,000 loans.

The program will also be based on income now, instead of on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Minister Doug Currie says the funding will be approved based on income level rather than first-come, first-served. (CBC)

Doug Currie, Minister of Family and Human Services says it means more Islanders can now take advantage of the program.

"This time over last year, we'll be doubling the intake, from 75 applicants to 175 applicants," said Currie.

"The application process has been opened up and we'll be able to provide a more open, transparent program which will be more accessible."

The program will also give $8000 grants to help people with disabilities renovate their homes.

Islanders can apply for the program until Nov.13, and applications will open again in the spring.

PASSPORT TO EMPLOYMENT IS COMING TO SUMMERSIDE

Here's an opportunity to find out more about the PASSPORT TO EMPLOYMENT program! This program has been offered to the 55+ crowd for years, and the feedback from participants has been excellent.

VOLUNTEERS STILL WELCOME

READING PALS has begun. We need one volunteer for Wednesday mornings and one for Thursday mornings. We would also love to find another volunteer for French. The commitment is one hour per week at Parkside School helping the kindergarten to Grade Three children one-on-one with their reading. Please give us a call if you are interested. 902 888 2177. Thanks. Gloria

FLU SHOTS

Flu Vaccination Clinics

The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Beginning on October 5, 2015, call 1-855-354-4358 (4FLU) to book an appointment at a flu vaccination clinic in a community near you.

The hours of operation for the flu phone line are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Messages may be left after hours, and calls will be returned the following business day.

You can also contact your local pharmacist, family physician, or nurse practitioner to arrange to get your vaccine.

FluMist (nasal vaccine for children and youth 2-17 years old) will be available after November 1, 2015.


Will I have to pay for a flu shot?
If you are a Canadian living in PEI or visiting from another province, you must pay a $7 administration fee and bring your provincial health card with you. If you are not a Canadian citizen, the fee is $40 for the flu vaccine. This cost is covered if you are an Islander who is:

• a senior age 65+;
• a child age 6-59 months;
• a pregnant woman or any individual living in a household with a pregnant woman;
• a resident of a community care facility; or
• an individual who identifies as Aboriginal.

ATTENTION ANDROID TABLET OWNERS!!

ANDROID TABLETS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, November 4 1 p.m. Room 3 at Credit Union Place
We have had some requests to offer workshops for tablets. Don Anderson will be teaching a workshop to cover the basics of tablets, and he will ask participants at that session what topics they would like to have in future. Please note that android tablets are simply smaller computers that run on a Google-based system. In other words, they are not iPads. (Although we will be offering future iPad sessions too) smile emoticon Please give us a call if you have any questions. 902 888 2177. All EPSI sessions are free and open to anyone. See you there?