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Recreational fishing season delayed until at least June 1
2020-04-09
To support public health efforts to contain and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the opening of the recreational fishing season on Prince Edward Island is being delayed until at least June 1, 2020. “We understand how important the fishing season is to Islanders. This is not a decision we have...
Chief Public Health Officer urges Islanders to practice physical distancing over long weekend
2020-04-09
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says Islanders should continue following public health guidance over the Easter weekend. Dr. Morrison recognized that many Islanders may be shopping in preparation for the long weekend. She cautioned Islanders to avoid crowding in line ups or...
Province deems Easter Bunny an essential worker
2020-04-09
Premier Dennis King today declared the Easter Bunny an essential worker under the Public Health Act after consulting with Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. , “I have spoken with the Easter Bunny to let him know that he can carry out his duties this weekend, delivering eggs to...
Province supports agriculture and trucking industries
2020-04-09
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced initial assistance for the Island’s agriculture and trucking industries as they deal with the impacts of COVID-19. Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson announced a new $750,000 COVID-19 Strategic Fund for Agriculture under the Canada...
Province partners with local producers to help Islanders
2020-04-08
Island producers are partnering with the Province of Prince Edward Island to support Island families in need with care packages this Easter weekend. Under the Island Producers Helping Islanders initiative, Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL), the PEI Potato Board and provincial government will be...
Chief Public Health Officer confirms three more positive COVID-19 cases for PEI
2020-04-08
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three more confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island, bringing the province’s total to 25. One of the cases is the province’s first that is directly linked to interprovincial travel, where the individual travelled...
Province highlights supports and awareness for family violence prevention
2020-04-08
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island highlighted expanded partnerships and efforts to support safe and healthy families during COVID-19. A Special Cabinet Committee on Family Violence Prevention has been established to ensure parents, children, and individuals at risk of family violence have...
Provincial update on spring fishing season, supports for children and youth
2020-04-07
Today, Minister of Fisheries and Communities Jamie Fox provided an update on provincial efforts to support the Island’s commercial fishing industry and the province’s decision to extend the deadline for jobs for youth. The commercial fishing industry is federally regulated and the Province of...
Chief Public Health Officer says the worst of COVID-19 is not over for PEI
2020-04-06
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says although there are no additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island, the worst is not over. Eight of PEI’s COVID-19 cases are now considered recovered. All 22 cases have been related to international travel. PEI tests...
Chief Public Health Officer asks Islanders to act responsibly this weekend
2020-04-03
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is asking Islanders to remain diligent in their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 this weekend. Prince Edward Island still has 22 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, and four individuals are considered recovered. All cases have been...