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Further opportunities for Islanders to give their input on upcoming Operating Budget announced
2020-12-31
Further opportunities, in the form of a virtual town hall and a public Facebook Live event, have been announced that will provide more opportunities for Islanders to submit their ideas and feedback on the upcoming budget. All pre-budget consultations will be virtual this year and will include a...
Tax changes leave more money in the hands of Islanders and businesses
2020-12-31
A number of tax changes announced within the 2020-2021 Operating Budget will leave more money in the hands of Islanders and businesses now when they need it most. The changes include the increase of the Low-Income Reduction Threshold from $18,000 to $19,000, the increase in the Basic Personal...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2020-12-29
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the province related to travel. The individual cases, which are not related to each other, include a woman in her 30s and a male in his late teens who both arrived in...
COVID-19 testing clinics moving to holiday hours
2020-12-24
COVID-19 drop-in testing sites will be modified over the holidays giving a much-earned break to testing clinic staff. If you require a COVID-19 test that would normally occur on Dec. 24th, 25th, Dec. 31st or Jan 1st, please plan ahead to be tested within the following operational hours : Slemon...
Government Boards Welcome More Islanders
2020-12-24
Islanders continue to have their voices heard on government agencies, boards and commissions through Engage PEI. Over 22 Islanders have been appointed or reappointed to nine boards this month. “It is absolutely tremendous to see that Islanders continue to help their communities and our province...
Premier King speaks with Santa to confirm Pre-Travel Approval
2020-12-24
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement after a teleconference early this morning with Santa Claus and Justice and Public Safety Minister Bloyce Thompson: “Earlier today, I spoke with Santa to go through the pre-travel screening questionnaire before he enters PEI later tonight. Santa...
Three new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2020-12-24
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed three new unrelated positive cases of COVID-19 in the province related to travel. The individuals are two women – one is in her 30s and the other in her 50s – as well as a man in his 50s. They all arrived in...
New online mental health program connects Islanders to mental health and substance use services
2020-12-23
Prince Edward Island has launched a new online mental health service in partnership with Canada Health Infoway. Bridge the gapp is an online resource for Islanders to find mental health and substance use support information and select what best meets their needs. People can connect with local...
Study addresses economic importance of PEI’s potato industry
2020-12-23
The potato industry contributes over $1.3 billion annually to the economy of Prince Edward Island, and is responsible for more than 5,000 full-time equivalent jobs, according to a new study prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Land. Research carried out by Dr. Ziad Ghaith, an economist in...
Funding support for Island community halls available in the New Year
2020-12-22
A new funding program launching in January 2021 will help community halls across the Island with operating costs as part of the province’s ongoing response to COVID-19. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls will provide grants of up to $2,500 to assist community halls with...