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Island resident’s feedback requested for regulation changes to the Municipal Government Act
2022-09-16
Residents of Prince Edward Island are invited to submit their perspectives on proposed changes to the, Municipal Government Act, (MGA) regulations. In preparation for the upcoming municipal elections, Municipal Affairs has drafted updates to the code of conduct bylaws regulations. The changes...
Health P.E.I. services for September 19, 2022
2022-09-15
Health PEI advises that all patient services in health centres, COVID-19 testing clinics, Vaccine Booking Line and medical appointments will be available on Monday, September 19, 2022. Administrative offices at 16 Garfield Street and Medicare offices on Douses Road in Montague will be closed....
Western Hospital Collaborative Emergency Centre to remain closed until at least late October; review of service underway
2022-09-15
The Western Hospital Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) will remain closed until at least late October 2022 due to ongoing staffing challenges, with a possibility of the closure extending into November if staffing conditions persist. This closure does not affect the emergency department service....
Access PEI Charlottetown open Saturday mornings this fall
2022-09-13
Charlottetown’s Access PEI will open Saturday mornings, starting September 17, to meet the needs of Island residents and alleviate wait times. Access PEI Charlottetown, located at 33 Riverside Drive, will be open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from September 17 to November 26 for driver’s license renewals and...
Day of Mourning to be marked as Statutory Holiday on Prince Edward Island
2022-09-13
The day of the Commemorative Ceremony (September 19, 2022) for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned as the Queen of Prince Edward Island and Canada for 70 years, will be considered a one-time statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island. In response to the federal announcement, earlier today...
Accession proclamation ceremony held at Government House
2022-09-12
Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry presided over the accession proclamation ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III at Government House this morning in Charlottetown. In the presence of Premier Dennis King, members of the Executive Council, an Indigenous leader and senior government officials,...
Historic Fanningbank to be lit up in blue for Mourning Period
2022-09-10
Historic Fanningbank, the residence of the Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry, will be lit up in blue as a sign of mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Starting this evening and concluding on September 19th, the day of the commemorative ceremony, historic Fanningbank will be lit up in...
Changes to Requirement for COVID-19 Isolation
2022-09-08
The Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced changes to Prince Edward Island’s legal order from seven days of isolation to now requiring five days of isolation for positive cases of COVID-19 (10 days of isolation for immune compromised cases) and are required to wear a mask for...
Statement from The Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
2022-09-08
Her Honour the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, received the sad news today from Her Excellency the Governor General of Canada, confirming the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada. Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry extends...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on the Demise of the Sovereign
2022-09-08
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the Demise of the Sovereign: “On behalf of the people of Prince Edward Island, I extend to the Royal Family and to all subjects of Her Majesty throughout the Commonwealth, our deepest sympathy on the passing of Her...