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Doctors considering a career in PEI can walk the simulated halls of Island healthcare facilities and experience community landmarks thanks to a virtual reality project to help recruit doctors to the... -
An agreement between the Province of Prince Edward Island and City of Summerside will provide the building site for a new community health centre. Under the arrangement, Summerside will purchase the... -
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on National Construction Day in Canada: “November 30th marks the 3rd annual National Construction Day in Canada... -
The first COVID-19 pediatric vaccine clinic was held on Prince Edward Island today, making the vaccine available to children between 5 and 11 years. “I had the privilege to attend pediatric... -
Seven early childhood centres received an official Early Years Centre designation from the province, which will provide more affordable childcare options for Islanders. Increasing the number of...
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Additional groups recommended to receive booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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Friday, December 3, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced expanded recommendations for booster COVID-19 vaccine doses for Islanders.
“Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines can increase the immune response and offer more protection against infection. As we expand the criteria for those who are eligible for booster doses, we are ensuring that...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on International Day for Persons with Disabilities
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Friday, December 3, 2021
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on International Day for Persons with Disabilities:
“Today is an important day for Islanders living with or supporting someone with a disability.
It’s a day for us to recognize that disability inclusion is essential in upholding human rights, improving the...
Creative recruitment project gives doctors a 3D experience of Prince Edward Island
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
Doctors considering a career in PEI can walk the simulated halls of Island healthcare facilities and experience community landmarks thanks to a virtual reality project to help recruit doctors to the province.
The physician recruitment virtual reality (VR) project gives doctors three-dimensional exposure to what it is like to live and work on PEI...
Precautionary measures regarding Omicron variant; one new case of COVID-19
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced new precautionary and temporary measures in response to the Omicron variant of concern.
“The situation with Omicron is evolving and we will know more about how transmissible this variant is in the coming weeks. I am concerned about the potential impact of the new variant on long-...
Province and City of Summerside land deal to provide space for new community health clinic
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
An agreement between the Province of Prince Edward Island and City of Summerside will provide the building site for a new community health centre.
Under the arrangement, Summerside will purchase the land, located at 425 Granville Street, remove existing buildings and prepare the site for construction. The province will purchase the site for a...
Seven new cases of COVID-19
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced seven new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
Six of the cases are travel related, contact tracing is complete and they are self-isolating. One of the cases, a close contact of a previous case and contact tracing is underway. Four individuals are in their 50s, one is in...
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics now underway; one new case of COVID-19
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics began on Friday, November 26 in PEI, and 523 children have now received their first dose of vaccine.
“Last Friday was a great day as we began immunizing PEI children age 5 to 11 years against COVID-19 with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine, which is specially formulated for children. The pediatric vaccine provides ...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on National Construction Day
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on National Construction Day in Canada:
“November 30th marks the 3rd annual National Construction Day in Canada.
It’s a day for us to recognize the vital role the men and women of PEI’s construction industry play in sustaining, connecting, and growing our...
Additional emergency shelter beds available through referral line
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Additional emergency shelter beds have been allocated in preparation for inclement weather this week.
Islanders in urgent need of shelter can contact the temporary shelter referral line at 1-833-220-4722.
Media contact:
Rebecca...
Islanders invited to provide feedback on Responsible Gambling Strategy
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Islanders can provide their input to update the current Responsible Gambling Strategy through online submissions beginning today.
Through the PEI Lotteries Commission, Government awarded the MRSB group in updating, developing, and delivering the Province’s Responsible Gambling Strategy. MRSB is tasked with engaging many different groups,...