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Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2021-04-30
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The new cases include an individual in their 20s, and an individual in their 50s. Both individuals recently travelled outside the Atlantic Region, and tested positive...
Dr. Michael Gardam to be appointed acting CEO for Health PEI
2021-04-29
Dr. Michael Gardam will take on duties as Health PEI’s acting CEO, beginning May 8.
Dr. Gardam was recommended for the position by the Health PEI Board of Directors. In addition, he will continue to provide clinical oversight services as Health PEI’s Infectious Diseases Consultant.
“Dr. Gardam...
More support for food security and shelter programs for Islanders
2021-04-29
Boys and Girls Club in the province will receive more funding to support community programming that improves food security and shelter for people in need of this help.
The provincial government is providing $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside, in partnership with the LifeHouse Group...
Islanders can now receive Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive
2021-04-29
In the Legislative Assembly today, Minister Steven Myers announced that Islanders who purchase an eligible electric vehicle (EV) can receive the Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive retroactive to April 1, 2021.
Any bill of sale on an eligible electric vehicle, plug in hybrid, or fully electric...
Statement from Premier Dennis King on the National Day of Mourning
2021-04-28
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:
“The National Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy. We offer our deepest condolences and our thoughts to the families,...
Aquaculture industry to introduce more environmentally friendly buoys
2021-04-28
A new pilot project is focusing on replacing existing buoys in PEI waterways with more environmentally friendly and sustainable buoys.
The Expanded Polystyrene Replacement Program will work with identified stakeholders in the aquaculture industry to remove approximately 40,000 polystyrene buoys...
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2021-04-28
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island.
The new cases include an individual in their 20s, and an individual in their 40s. Both cases recently travelled outside the Atlantic Region, and tested positive through...
Atlantic Travel Bubble Discussions Deferred
2021-04-28
News Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs chaired a teleconference of the Council of Atlantic Premiers to discuss COVID-19 outbreaks now under way within the region. He was joined by Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island, Premier Iain Rankin of Nova Scotia and Premier Andrew Furey of Newfoundland...
New scholarship supports French-language education
2021-04-27
Students wishing to pursue French-language post-secondary studies will have more financial support options to pursue their education goals.
The new French-language Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship is a multi-year bursary for Island students who wish to pursue their post-secondary education in a...
Enhanced border testing in place starting Monday, April 26
2021-04-26
Enhanced COVID-19 testing will be provided in Borden, Slemon Park, and Charlottetown for workers and commercial truckers starting Monday, with reduced turnaround times for test results.
“All members of the border and testing teams have worked hard this weekend to ensure Prince Edward Island...