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Statement on recent racist incidents
2022-05-26
The following statements were issued by Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Stephanie Arnold, Chair of Anti-Racism Table on recent local, national and international events involving racism that have occurred in the recent weeks: “In recent weeks there have been incidents locally,...
Paramedics honoured for service to Islanders
2022-05-25
Paramedics who have put in demanding and stressful hours protecting the health of Islanders were honoured today at the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Exemplary Service Awards. Health and Wellness Minister Ernie Hudson joined paramedics and managers of Island EMS to recognize paramedics who have...
Province announces increased funding for community food supports
2022-05-25
The provincial government is providing additional funding for community groups to access locally sourced food supplies, equipment and infrastructure so they can help people in need. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is a $200,000 provincial investment that will provide funding to local...
Substance use treatment medications to be covered under Canada-PEI prescription drug coverage
2022-05-25
A suite of substance use treatment medications will be available, at no cost, to Islanders under the Canada-PEI Improving Affordable Access to Prescriptions Drugs initiative, which was announced in August 2021. Beginning June 1, Island residents receiving treatment for alcohol or opiate dependency...
Education and empathy: Teaching the truth of Canada’s Indigenous peoples
2022-05-20
For many, learning is a lifelong process – even for educators. That’s just one reason government established the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – or IEAC – last year. “Teachers have to learn how to teach students about Indigenous issues,” says Jack Headley, a Social Studies and Innovation...
Transit fares lowered
2022-05-20
To help Islanders with the rising cost of living, the Province of Prince Edward Island is lowering the cost of monthly transit passes for all transit routes in the province. Beginning in June, and until the end of September 2022, the cost of a monthly transit pass will be: $20 for adults; $10 for...
Mask mandate for schools, early learning and child care centers to end May 24th
2022-05-20
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced that Prince Edward Island will be ending the mandate for students and staff to wear masks in early learning and child care centers, K-12 public and private schools and on school buses on May 24, 2022. “The number of cases of COVID-19 in...
Province announces expanded eligibility for Free Heat Pump Program, New Free Hot Water Heater and Insulation Programs
2022-05-19
The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced further initiatives to provide Islanders with long term solutions to their energy needs and address the cost of heating and cooling their homes. The existing Free Heat Pump Program will expand eligibility to include income qualified Islanders...
Province partners with local agriculture groups to offer support packages
2022-05-19
The provincial government is partnering with several local groups in PEI’s agriculture sector to offer food support packages for Islanders. In light of the increases in costs-of-living due to global events, the provincial government is collaborating with valued partners such as the PEI Potato Board...
Glucose Sensor Technology available for Islanders living with Diabetes
2022-05-18
A new program will help fund sensors that allow people with diabetes and their health care team better monitor their sugar levels. Over 15,000 Islanders live with diabetes, a chronic disease where the body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. On average, 860...