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Work and Study Hubs will be available to Islanders in 13 communities across Prince Edward Island. The hubs are a space where Islanders can bring their own device to access free, reliable internet to... -
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19. One of the cases, a female in her 20s, is linked to travel outside of... -
Increased access and convenience to battery drop off locations will help safeguard our environment. Beginning this week, Islanders can drop off their used batteries at any of Prince Edward Island’s... -
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement after a teleconference early this morning with Santa Claus and Justice and Public Safety Minister Bloyce Thompson: “Earlier today, I spoke with... -
Prince Edward Island has launched a new online mental health service in partnership with Canada Health Infoway. Bridge the gapp is an online resource for Islanders to find mental health and...
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Feedback wanted on Temporary Foreign Worker Act
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News Release
Friday, January 22, 2021
Government invites the public to have their say on a proposed Temporary Foreign Worker Act.
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a federal program that allows employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available.
“Temporary foreign workers play a very important role in helping address the...
PEI eases public health measures
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Friday, January 22, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced the further easing of public health measures within the province starting this weekend.
Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, the following public health measures will come into effect and are expected to remain in place until February 16, 2021:
Organized gatherings, such as...
Statement from Minister Bloyce Thompson – IRAC Investigation Report into the Red Fox Acres Limited land acquisition
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Friday, January 22, 2021
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture and Land issued the following statement after receiving advice and recommendations from the Information and Privacy Commissioner on the release of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) Investigation Report into the Red Fox Acres Limited land acquisition:
On January 5, 2021 Prince...
Work and Study Hubs opening soon
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News Release
Friday, January 22, 2021
Work and Study Hubs will be available to Islanders in 13 communities across Prince Edward Island.
The hubs are a space where Islanders can bring their own device to access free, reliable internet to work and learn.
“We know COVID-19 has greatly impacted the way Islanders work and learn as more of us are doing it all at home. Because of this,...
Health PEI announces new leadership structure
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
A new leadership structure is coming to Health PEI, one that will help to streamline decision making, break down barriers between programs, improve overall coordination of the health care system and provide responsive services to the increasing health needs of Islanders.
“No matter where or how you access health care in our province – be it at...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI; Vaccine update
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19.
One of the cases, a female in her 20s, is linked to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The other, a woman in her 40s, is a close contact of a previously reported case. Both individuals are self-isolating and are being...
Additional social housing coming for Island seniors
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News Release
Monday, January 18, 2021
A new 30-unit development will give Island seniors more options for affordable housing units in Charlottetown.
The new 30-unit social housing development on Beach Grove Road will help to ensure seniors have a safe and affordable place to live. Funding for the project was approved in the 2020-21 Capital Budget in support of government’s...
Four new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island
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News Release
Monday, January 18, 2021
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed four new positive cases of COVID-19.
Three of the cases are linked to travel outside of Atlantic Canada – a woman in her 20s, a man in his 40s and a man in his 50s. The fourth case, a woman in her 50s, is a close contact of a previously reported case. All...
Smoking cessation program helps Islanders quit
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News Release
Monday, January 18, 2021
The province’s smoking cessation program has assisted over 1,700 Islanders in quitting smoking or using tobacco products over the last year.
The PEI Smoking Cessation Program offers Islanders who are ready to quit using tobacco with a minimum of 12 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine gum, lozenges, patches, and inhaler, or...
Government releases volume one of Public Accounts for 2019-2020 fiscal year
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Friday, January 15, 2021
The Province today released Volume one of the 2019-2020 Public Accounts that show the audited financial results for government from the 2019-2020 fiscal year, including a surplus of $22 million.
Public Accounts is an annual summary and accountability report of the Government of Prince Edward Island, audited by the Auditor General.
"These...