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Every day environmental health professionals are working across Prince Edward Island to proactively protect the health and safety of Islanders from disease and injury. Environmental Health Officers... -
The Access PEI office in Charlottetown will open on Saturday mornings to serve more Islanders and alleviate wait times. Beginning Saturday, September 12 until October 31, the Charlottetown office... -
As schools prepare to welcome students and staff this fall, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning continues to adapt its school plan to ensure safe and healthy school communities. ... -
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2020 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Jacinta Gallant of Innovation for... -
A new executive director has been hired for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, an organization that helps to inform people about the Island’s rich history and culture. Dr. Matthew McRae...
Recent News
Customers are loving savings on energy efficient products
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Monday, September 28, 2020
From September 11 to December 6 participating retailers will be giving instant savings rebates at the register for customers buying ENERGY STAR® LED lights, programmable thermostats, low-flow showerheads and other items.
How do customers feel about saving money while reducing energy consumption?
“They just love it!” said Jill Peters, manager of...
Arts grants applications open to Island artists
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News Release
Friday, September 25, 2020
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the fall 2020 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity
Applications for funding can be submitted at Arts Grants program for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and professional development. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 23...
Charlottetown COVID-19 clinic moving, expanding hours
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News Release
Friday, September 25, 2020
The Charlottetown COVID-19 clinic is moving to a new location on Park Street as of Monday.
Since March, the COVID-19 Clinic in Charlottetown, which includes a testing site and cough and fever clinic, has been located at the Eastlink Centre. Starting Monday, September 28, those services will move to the former Government Garage building located...
New funding for Island businesses to support employees working from home
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News Release
Friday, September 25, 2020
Funding is available for Island businesses and non-profit organizations to help support innovative and smart ways for employees to work efficiently from home.
The Telework Adaptation Fund offers up to $2,500 to eligible businesses and organizations to help ensure their employees have what they need to work from home at least two or three days a...
PEI Emergency Measures Organizations returns to normal operations
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News Release
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Islanders experienced minimal impacts due to post-tropical storm Teddy. As of this morning, PEI EMO returned their operations to routine monitoring.
“I am very proud of how seriously Islanders took EMO’s advice. Today, we’re all breathing a sigh of relief that Teddy was not as damaging as it could have been. We still have many weeks left in the...
PEI welcomes new rheumatologist
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News Release
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Prince Edward Island is honoring September as Arthritis Awareness Month and celebrating with the addition of a new rheumatologist.
Dr. Stephen Morais began caring for Island patients earlier this month at his Charlottetown office.
“Dr. Morais is highly skilled and qualified and he will be a valuable addition to the health care team here in...
Statement by Premier King on Federal Speech from the Throne
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News Release
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King issued the following statement in response to the federal Throne Speech:
“Collectively, as a federation, we need to continue to work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Canadians from the COVID-19 virus, while at the same time rebuilding our country. We can only do this if we work together...
Support healthy Island forests for a healthy future
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News Release
Thursday, September 24, 2020
As part of National Forest Week, Islanders are encouraged to take time to recognize the importance of Island forests and trees to their own health and the Island’s future.
“National Forest Week is a time for all Islanders to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us – clean air, wildlife habitat, renewable forest products, reducing...
Gender equality makes Prince Edward Island stronger
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News Release
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week.
September 20 to 26, 2020 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, #BecauseOfYou, celebrates the many trailblazers, activists and advocates who are...
One new positive COVID-19 case in PEI
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19 in province.
The individual is a woman in her 20s, who travelled internationally to Prince Edward Island for work that is non-health care related. She has been in self-isolation since arriving in PEI on September 20. She...