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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. “...
Recent News
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...
Island women and girls benefit from community funding
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Six community organizations will receive funding support to help empower Island women and girls to live safer, better and healthier lives.
Funding is provided through the 2020 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants for the groups to develop a wide range of inclusive programs for women and girls that promote the legal, health, social and...
Atlantic Provinces Form Travel Bubble
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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 Premier Stephen McNeil today in committing to ease travel restrictions in Atlantic Canada as COVID-19 case numbers remain low in each province....
Basin Head Provincial Park and beach closed temporarily
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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 Islanders the park and beach is closed.
The work is expected to be completed by Saturday, June 27.
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Child care spaces are available
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Parents in need of child care are encouraged to reach out to their child care center to inquire about available spaces.
“There are currently 440 vacant pre-school child care spaces available throughout the province. I encourage parents who are looking for licensed spaces to contact their child care center directly or reach out to our staff for...
New affordable housing for Islanders
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Islanders seeking affordable housing through the province’s social housing registry will benefit from 64 new housing units in five island communities.
Financial support, through the Affordable Housing Development Program, is supporting 12 new affordable housing units with private developers in Kensington and Tignish. Additionally, the Province...
PEI to participate in Atlantic travel bubble starting July 3
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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.
“Prince Edward Island has done incredibly well in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19. We have been able to respond quickly and effectively because Islanders...
Islanders invited to online consultation about sustainable communities
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Islanders can take part in an online session to provide input, ask questions and learn more about the Sustainable Communities initiative announced by government earlier this year.
The initiative will help Island communities collaborate and take the lead to find new and sustainable ways of fueling their homes and businesses. The virtual...
Prince Edward Island prepares for Phase 4 of Renew PEI Together plan
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Prince Edward Island will move to further relax restrictions as Phase 4 begins on Friday, June 26.
Dr. Morrison reminded Islanders that continuing to practicephysical distancing, washing your hands with soap and water, staying home when feeling ill, and following other public health measures will continue to be important as restrictions ease. ...
Statement by Premier King to the Class of 2020
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King issued the following statement to the graduating class of 2020:
“To the graduating class of 2020, I offer you my sincerest congratulations on this important achievement in your lives.
While this hasn’t been the senior year you wanted or expected to experience, you have been resilient and creative in...