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Her Honour the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, is announcing that nominations are now being accepted for the COVID Warrior Award program from members of the... -
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on National Acadian Day: “For close to 20 years, we have... -
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island continue to invest in local infrastructure during this unprecedented time to meet the needs of communities across the province, enhance quality of... -
The Province is launching an Island-wide initiative that supports healthy aging. Age Friendly PEI Inc. is a community organization that promotes awareness of and supports communities in their work... -
After all the votes were tallied for this year's PEI Lobster Love campaign, a classic version of the lobster roll received the most love from lobster fans. From July 5th to 31st, participating...
Recent News
Sherwood Home closing in early October, residents relocated to PE Home
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Residents of Sherwood Home are moving to Prince Edward Home over the coming weeks to provide a safer location for care.
The nine residents will move on or before October 3. This relocation is due to the current building not meeting National Building Code (NBC) standards for safety. A recent review of the home found it did not meet current NBC...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on National Direct Support Professionals Week
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on National Direct Support Professionals Week, September 12-18, 2021:
“National Direct Support Professionals Week is a time to recognize and express appreciation for all the people who work directly supporting our friends, family and neighbors with intellectual,...
COVID-19 Special Leave Fund for Islanders
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
A reminder to all Islanders that the COVID-19 Special Leave Fund is available to provide temporary support for those not eligible for federal benefits.
The fund provides up to three days of wage supports for workers and self-employed people who:
are unable to work due to illness, COVID-19 testing or are required to self-isolate;
have...
Three new cases of COVID-19 in PEI; pilot project launches in rural PEI for home screening kits for kids
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
One individual is under the age of 10 years and one individual is between the ages of 10 and 19 years. Both are students at Stratford Elementary and are close contacts of a previously announced case. At this time, there...
Five new cases of COVID-19 in PEI
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Monday, September 13, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced five new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
“We have announced 12 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend and have cases in two Charlottetown schools. We have been unable identify a link to travel and consider these cases to be associated with community transmission....
Food Security Program
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Monday, September 13, 2021
The Department of Social Development and Housing is offering food support for Island families impacted by the school closures in Charlottetown. If your family is facing challenges securing healthy food, this program can help. We provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children that are delivered directly to your home for the week of September 14...
COVID-19 outbreak at West Royalty Elementary triggers one week closure; Charlottetown Family of Schools close for three days;...
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Sunday, September 12, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at West Royalty Elementary School in Charlottetown.
Dr. Morrison announced six new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
All six individuals are under 19 years of age (with four of the six individuals under the age of 10 years). All six...
Island schools moving to elevated risk scenario
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Sunday, September 12, 2021
Today, the Chief Public Health Office has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at West Royalty Elementary School in Charlottetown. The school will be closed for in-person learning next week. Learning activities for students will be available on the school’s website on Monday, September 13 and the school will move to remote learning effective Wednesday...
One new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island
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Saturday, September 11, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individual is between the ages of 10 to 19 years and is a student at West Royalty Elementary School in Charlottetown. The case is currently under investigation and a further update will be provided by the Chief Public...
Four new cases of COVID-19 in PEI
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Friday, September 10, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced four new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
One of the individuals is in their 30s and three are under the age of 10 years. All had recently travelled outside of Atlantic Canada. Contact tracing is complete, and the individuals are self-isolating. The children did not...