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The province is working alongside the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI (CHBA-PEI) to provide training to Island builders. Training sessions will help builders learn important information on... -
Island correctional workers, volunteer and career firefighters, search and rescue volunteers, paramedics, police officers and public safety communicators can access a new, free, online mental health... -
Thanks to the Ignition Fund an Island-owned company, Irrigation Management Pro, will be able to serve clients across North America. "This grant gives us the ability to engage with growers so we can... -
The province is providing the PEI Watershed Alliance with $2 million so that individual member groups can apply for project funding. The funding will go to the Alliance and individual member groups... -
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island is announcing funding support to ensure the viability of important community facilities. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls,...
Recent News
One additional death related to COVID-19 in PEI; 267 new cases and 309 recoveries
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News Release
Friday, January 21, 2022
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one additional death related to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is between the age of 60 and 79.
“I am deeply saddened that another person has passed away due to COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island,” said Dr. Morrison. “I offer my sincere condolences to this...
Province partners with Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI to help reach net zero
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News Release
Friday, January 21, 2022
The province is working alongside the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI (CHBA-PEI) to provide training to Island builders. Training sessions will help builders learn important information on how to build more efficient homes.
The four-day training will be held virtually from Monday, January 31 to Thursday, February 3, 2022.
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Province transfers land to Abegweit First Nation
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Friday, January 21, 2022
The Government of Prince Edward Island has transferred three parcels of Crown land to the Abegweit First Nation.
The Government of Prince Edward Island is committed to meaningful reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq and is always exploring opportunities to address shared goals with First Nations in PEI. The three parcels being transferred are...
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments available to Islanders across PEI this week
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News Release
Friday, January 21, 2022
With nearly 3,200 appointments available at clinics across the province over the coming week, eligible Islanders are asked to make an appointment to get their first, second or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect themselves and their families.
Beginning this Saturday, there are more than 750 available appointments at Health PEI-...
249 new cases of COVID-19 and 292 recoveries in PEI
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News Release
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 249 new cases of COVID-19 and 292 recoveries as of 8:00 am on Thursday, January 20.
These new cases are still under investigation. There are currently 2,471 active cases of COVID-19 and there have been 5,361 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Over the last seven days there...
Expanding support for education and early years
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News Release
Thursday, January 20, 2022
The province is expanding child care support as COVID-19 public health measures tighten in Prince Edward Island.
“As we move through this next stage of the pandemic, we recognize that some families are choosing to keep their children home from early years centers to help decrease their risk of exposure. We want to support these parents and...
New mental health supports available for public safety partners
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News Release
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Island correctional workers, volunteer and career firefighters, search and rescue volunteers, paramedics, police officers and public safety communicators can access a new, free, online mental health support program.
In partnership with the University of Regina and the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT), the...
New Seniors’ Food Security program and more funding to food banks
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News Release
Thursday, January 20, 2022
The Province is providing funding to food banks who are not members of the Association of Island Food Banks and is introducing a food security program for seniors.
Seniors aged 65+ facing financial challenges with securing healthy and nutritious food can apply for the Senior’s Food Security program. Challenges include significant financial...
Province offers wage rebate for impacted industries and extends programs
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Thursday, January 20, 2022
The province is launching a new COVID-19 support program for industries impacted by the latest public health restrictions.
The Wage Rebate for Impacted Industries provides a 25 per cent wage rebate on payroll for businesses of impacted industries, such as full-service restaurants and fitness centers, for the period of January 19 to 31, 2022. To...
Applications open for Women’s Secretariat Grants
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News Release
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Funding from the Province’s Women’s Interministerial Secretariat is available to support women and girls in leadership roles, increase their participation in fields like science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and engage boys and men in gender-based violence prevention.
“Girls interests and achievements are often shaped by their...