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Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two additional positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to five. The two additional cases... -
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three additional positive COVID-19 cases in the province, bringing the province’s total to 30. The three cases are all Islanders and... -
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball, chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, was joined by New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, and Nova Scotia... -
Starting Thursday, June 25, Basin Head Provincial Park and beach will be closed to the public for dredging of the channel. Provincial park staff and lifeguards will be on site daily to inform... -
Premier Dennis King today confirmed that more Islanders will soon be able to travel throughout the region as the four Atlantic provinces move forward with a travel bubble starting July 3. “...
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Two more positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Prince Edward Island
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Sunday, July 5, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two additional positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to five.
The two additional cases are both men in their 20s and residents of PEI. They are both close contacts of one of the cases reported yesterday, an individual who travelled to...
Three additional COVID-19 cases in Prince Edward Island
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Saturday, July 4, 2020
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three additional positive COVID-19 cases in the province, bringing the province’s total to 30.
The three cases are all Islanders and are related to travel within Canada. None of the cases are related to seasonal residents or the opening of the Atlantic Bubble. All three individuals...
Agreement to grow protected areas and urban forest
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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Islanders will see more protected greenspace in the Hillsborough Park area as part of an agreement to offset construction impacting the Royalty Oaks protected area.
“We engaged with residents of Hillsborough Park and surrounding communities, as well as local conservationists and watershed groups, to come up with a plan that adds to our...
Prince Edward Island prepares for Atlantic travel bubble
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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Islanders will join residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador in an Atlantic travel bubble starting Friday, July 3.
Prince Edward Island will begin welcoming family, friends and visitors from Atlantic Canada at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 3. Atlantic Canadians will need to complete an online self-declaration form before...
Province releases plan to safely return students to school in September
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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Prince Edward Island’s new Welcome Back to School plan supports the safe return of all K-12 students and staff to school in September.
Under the guidance of the Chief Public Health Office, the plan outlines protocols to support physical distancing, enhanced hygiene and the safe flow of students through the school.
“Students are telling us that...
Statement by Premier King on Canada Day
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King issued the following statement recognizing Canada Day:
“Today, we join Canadians from coast to coast to coast in celebrating the country we love and call home.
As Canadians and Islanders, we are fortunate to live in a country that affords us freedom, supports democracy, embraces diversity and...
More job opportunities available in rural areas
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
The Employment Development Agency will provide funding for an additional 200 employment positions to businesses in rural PEI, through the Rural Jobs Initiative.
The Rural Jobs Initiative helps rural business owners to recruit, hire, and train staff and supports innovation in rural communities across the province.
The Rural Jobs Initiative...
Provincial park campgrounds reopening additional sites
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Provincial Park campgrounds will reopen for two-night minimum stays on Wednesday, July 8.
Provincial Park campgrounds opened for the season on June 26 for seasonal sites only. Starting Friday, July 3, campers who want to book a two-night minimum stay at provincial campground can do so by visiting Provincial Parks.
“We received a lot of calls...
No swimming at Cabot Beach Provincial Park
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Monday, June 29, 2020
Effective immediately, swimming is prohibited at Cabot Beach Provincial Park due to extremely dangerous currents.
The swimming ban is in effect for the duration of the 2020 summer season.
The beach remains open for Islanders to relax and play in the sand.
Provincial lifeguards will continue to be on duty for the 2020 summer season to educate...
Government announces newest Provincial Court Judge
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Attorney General Bloyce Thompson confirmed today the appointment of Krista J. MacKay, Q.C., as the newest judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island.
“As a long-time and an active member of the Summerside and PEI legal community with over 20 years of experience, Judge MacKay will be an incredible addition to the provincial bench. The...