Jeers to Health P.E.I. for fumbling its contract with Island physicians. Photo by File /The GuardianArticle contentJeers to Health P.E.I. for fumbling its contract with Island physicians. In August, the Government of Prince Edward Island, its health authority and the P.E.I. Medical Society lauded a new physician service agreement that had the support of 84 per cent of voting doctors. Ten months later, and all that goodwill is gone because of a draft operation guide that directs family doctors to carry a patient load of 1,600 and see an average 24 patients a day. You don’t have to be a doctor to see that those numbers are untenable for a profession that already experiences burnout and stress.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentCheers to the City of Charlottetown for finally taking possession of the former Irving Oil site on the corner of Queen and Euston streets with plans to refurbish the property. The former gas station has been an eyesore, left in a state of disrepair for about 20 years after a car rental service in the building moved out. The structure has unique heritage features designed by architect Samuel Roy in the 1930s, including a corner tower, so it will be nice to see those touches preserved in its next iteration as an EV charging station.Article content Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown said because the old Irving Oil gas station at the corner of Euston and Queen streets is a heritage property the original architecture will be preserved. The two service bays will stay in place as will the office space. The gable roof will also be preserved. Photo by Dave Stewart /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentCheers to the federal government for following through on a promise to make national park admission free this summer. National parks were included in the Canada Strong Pass that also gives free or discounted access to historic sites, museums and Via Rail travel. Many Islanders were eagerly awaiting this announcement, which was first promised during the federal election campaign. P.E.I. National Park is a vital part of the province’s tourism industry, and free admission can only help to boost the number of visitors. Meanwhile, P.E.I. residents continue to wait for the Liberals to follow through on their promise to reduce bridge and ferry tolls.Article contentArticle content The Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to all national parks administered by Parks Canada this summer. 123RF Stock PhotoArticle contentArticle contentCheers to entrepreneur Lacey Koughan for her years of inspiring and teaching students through her dance studio 24STRONG. Koughan was 16 years old when she started the studio that grew from a group of 10 kids to 300 students attending weekly. Since those early days, she also branched out and started a talent agency. Koughan’s work has helped give girls and young women opportunities and experiences outside of P.E.I. Although Koughan said things were going well with the business, it was time for her to move on. Running a successful business is no small feat and what Koughan managed to do at such a young age is impressive.Article content Lacey Koughan started 24STRONG when she was 16 years old. Almost 10 years later, she’s closing that chapter. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle content
CHEERS AND JEERS: Jeers to Health P.E.I. for untenable benchmarks for family doctors
