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Acadians, Francophones and French-speaking Islanders will be celebrating the French language and vibrant culture with the global Francophone community throughout the month of March. March has been... -
The second session of the Sixty-sixth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of... -
All Islanders are invited to participate in Family Violence Prevention Week February 14-20 to raise awareness and learn more about how to help prevent family violence. This year’s theme is... -
Islanders are encouraged to celebrate and thank school educators and staff for going above and beyond to improve the lives of students. School Staff Appreciation Week, February 14-20, gives... -
Shannon Dumville, new Chief Training Instructor, is preparing the next generation of Island firefighters from across the province with the education and training fundamentals to keep everyone safe...
Recent News
Grants for community groups will help support inclusion and leadership for women
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Eight community organizations will receive funding support to create greater opportunities for Island women and girls.
Funding through the 2021 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants is for community group projects that focus on encouraging women and girls to pursue opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering + Math (STEM), skilled...
One new positive case of COVID-19 in PEI
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Friday, March 5, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individual is a man in his 50s, a close contact of a previously announced case. The man tested negative initially, but after developing symptoms tested positive. He has been in self-isolation and is being followed daily...
Islanders celebrate les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Acadians, Francophones and French-speaking Islanders will be celebrating the French language and vibrant culture with the global Francophone community throughout the month of March.
March has been recognized as the month of the Francophonie around the world for over 20 years. French speaking communities organize annual events through the national...
One new positive case of COVID-19 in PEI
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individual is a man in his 60s, a close contact of a previously announced case. The man tested negative initially, but after developing symptoms tested positive. He has been in self-isolation and is being followed daily...
PEI to move out of Modified Red Level Phase at midnight; one new case of COVID-19
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, have announced that Prince Edward Island will move out of the Modified Red Level Phase and back to the Circuit Breaker at midnight tonight.
Effective midnight tonight, until March 14 at 8:00 am, the Circuit Breaker measures will include:
Each household can identify up...
Four new COVID-19 cases in PEI; vaccine update
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison has announced four new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
“The current outbreak is a reminder of how quickly COVID-19 can spread. We continue to focus on limiting the extent of the outbreak and containing further spread of COVID-19 in our province,” said Dr. Morrison. “We need to work...
All COVID-19 test results received since yesterday are negative
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Monday, March 1, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison has announced that all COVID-19 test results received since yesterday after an influx of testing over the weekend are negative.
A total of 6,632 COVID-19 tests were completed on Saturday and Sunday. This includes 2,250 results from the Three Oaks Clinic in Summerside, which was set up for...
Province announces supports for impacted workers
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Monday, March 1, 2021
The province is launching supports to help Islanders get through the latest modified red level restricted measures related to COVID-19.
The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500 payment for workers and self-employed Islanders who have completely lost their income or will have their hours reduced by at least 12 hours a week...
Modified Red Restricted Measures for Prince Edward Island; five new cases announced
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison have announced new modified red level restricted measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 as the case count continues to rise in the province.
Effective midnight tonight, for a three-day period, ending at midnight on Wednesday, the entire province will move to red level...
Modified Red Restricted measures for schools and childcare
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
Schools in Prince Edward Island will be closed as of Monday, March 1 for a 72-hour period.
These measures are being taken out of an abundance of caution and to allow sufficient time for COVID-19 test results to come in. There is currently no indication that any schools have been affected in the recent COVID-19 positive cases.
School will resume...