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Hundreds of appointments still available for children 6 months and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before September
2022-08-18
Health PEI is encouraging Island parents of children and students who are not yet up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines to take advantage of appointments still available at clinics across the province this month. Starting today (August 17) and through the end of August, there are more than 250...
Increased KidSport support boosts interest in sports among young Islanders
2022-08-17
Extra funding for Prince Edward Island’s KidSport program is boosting demand from families interested in having their children participate in sport programs. “Our last budget made more funds available for KidSport participants while allowing more families to participate. As a result, we are seeing...
Growth of blue-green algae found in MacLures Pond
2022-08-17
The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of blue–green algae in MacLures Pond, Murray River, Prince Edward Island. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and irritation of the eyes of swimmers. Humans who...
Community Food Security Initiative helping source food for Islanders
2022-08-16
Provincial funding is available for local groups wishing to establish new food resources and increase access to Island food for their community. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is accepting applications, and is providing funding to local community organizations to assist in stocking...
Growth of blue-green algae found in Black Pond
2022-08-16
The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of blue–green algae in Black Pond, Souris, Prince Edward Island. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and irritation of the eyes of swimmers. Humans who ingest water...
Join us for a public meeting in French about virtual health care on PEI
2022-08-16
Health PEI is hosting a public meeting in French about the use of virtual health care on Prince Edward Island. The feedback from this meeting will complement information gathered through the Virtual Care Patient Survey . The perspectives and experiences gathered will help Health PEI as we plan the...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on National Acadian Day
2022-08-15
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on National Acadian Day: “Today is a special day to celebrate the Acadian and Francophone community. August 15 is National Acadian Day and today,...
COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at QEH Unit 7 and Prince Edward Home
2022-08-15
The COVID-19 outbreaks on Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Unit 7 and Prince Edward Home’s Fox Meadow Household have been declared over. Patients in acute care facilities are permitted three (3) Partners in Care and Patients in hospital awaiting Long Term Care and residents in Long Term Care are...
Sharing the message about PEI’s energy efficiency programs
2022-08-15
There has never been a better time to make your home energy efficient. And our Net Zero Ambassadors Aaron Walsh, Johnny MacKenzie, Brandon MacQuillan and Julia Doiron are going door-to-door across the province spreading that message and sharing with Islanders information on the Path to Net Zero...
Fish kill reported in Morell
2022-08-13
Yesterday (August 12), Conservation Officers and staff from the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action responded to a report of dead brook trout in the Morell River. The impacted site is localized to the East Branch of the Morell River. Samples were collected and delivered to...