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I extend to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our deepest sympathy on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip. His Royal Highness has been a most dutiful Royal Consort who, in defiance of... -
Devon McGregor is one of the more consistent adults in the life of some of our Island youth. As a member of Prince Edward Island’s Child and Family Services Child in Care Team, Devon serves youth... -
Atlantic Premiers continue to work together to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs chaired a conference call of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, with Premier Iain... -
Beginning this spring, the Government of Prince Edward Island will offer the most generous electric vehicle (EV) incentive in Canada by providing $5,000 to Islanders who purchase a new or used EV.... -
The PEI Liquor Control Commission (LCC) presented cheques to several charitable organizations from across the Island recently as part of its annual Gift of Giving Campaign. The Gift of Giving...
Recent News
One new case of COVID-19 in PEI
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individual is under the age of 19 and is linked to a previously announced case. The individual has been in self-isolation since being identified as a close contact. They will continue to isolate for 14 days and are being followed...
COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna vaccines continuing at new locations
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News Release
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Patients who are scheduled to receive COVID-19 vaccine at the large vaccine clinics run by Health PEI are reminded that clinic locations in Charlottetown and Summerside have changed.
Those who have an appointment in Charlottetown are now advised to go to the Eastlink Centre rather than the Sherwood Business Centre. Your appointment time does not...
Mental health support available for Island fisheries and aquaculture industries
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News Release
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Free mental health services are available to those who work in the fisheries and aquaculture industries on PEI to help support their mental and emotional well being.
The Fisher Assistance Program, and Aquaculture Farm Assistance Program offer fishers, crewmembers, their families, and aquaculturists access to confidential and professional...
Three New Cases Announced; COVID-19 Update for Prince Edward Island
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News Release
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individuals, two people under the age of 19 and one person in their 40s, are linked to a previously announced case. These individuals have been in self-isolation since being identified as close contacts. They will remain in...
Prince Edward Island follows national recommendation to pause administration of AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 55 years of age
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News Release
Monday, March 29, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced that Prince Edward Island will pause the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 55 years of age in the province.
“The risk of developing a health problem after being immunized is very low and serious side effects are extremely rare. We take vaccine safety very...
Grant funding doubled for community based seniors programs
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News Release
Friday, March 26, 2021
Funding to the Seniors Secretariat for community-based seniors programs will double in 2021-22.
Island community groups representing or supporting seniors can access new or additional funds that promote healthy aging and active living, aging in place, social inclusion and age-friendly communities.
“In 2020 the Secretariat had a record number...
Social Worker Spotlight: Devon McGregor
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Featured Story
Friday, March 26, 2021
Devon McGregor is one of the more consistent adults in the life of some of our Island youth.
As a member of Prince Edward Island’s Child and Family Services Child in Care Team, Devon serves youth in foster homes, group homes or those about to age out of the system in a variety of ways. Her work can include teaching life skills to connecting...
Three new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
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News Release
Friday, March 26, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individuals are two men in their 20s and one man in his 40s. All three cases are related to travel outside of the Atlantic region and all tested positive through routine testing. They are all isolating and being...
New program supports families going through divorce
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News Release
Thursday, March 25, 2021
A new therapeutic family justice program will benefit Island families experiencing separation or divorce.
New Ways for Families®is an innovative program that empowers parents with skills and strategies to manage high conflict situations. The free pilot program is available to Islanders by TM referral and complements existing supports offered at...
One new positive case of COVID-19 in PEI
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News Release
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The individual is a female in her 30s, a close contact of a previously announced case. She has been in self-isolation since being identified as a close contact. She initially tested negative, and later tested positive. She...