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Three new cases of COVID-19; one additional hospitalization
2021-04-18
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new positive cases of COVID-19 and the province’s second hospitalization related to COVID-19. The new cases include a child less than 10 years old, an individual in their 30s and an individual in their 50s. All three cases are...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on National Volunteer Week 2021
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/statement-premier-dennis-king-national-volunteer-week-2021
2021-04-18
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement recognizing April 18-24 as National Volunteer Week 2021: “Volunteers look beyond their circumstances to be there for others. They offer their time and skills to help make our province a better place and that hasn’t...
Statement by Premier King regarding Ontario’s request for support
2021-04-17
Premier King issued the following statement after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford in response to the request from Ontario for assistance with health human resources: “This afternoon I spoke with Premier Ford and subsequently with Prime Minister Trudeau about the...
National Advance Care Planning Day reminds Islanders to talk about their future health care wishes
2021-04-16
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day, a day for Islanders to have a conversation about wishes and values for their future health care. This year’s theme is, Advance Care Planning: An Essential Conversation for Everyone, . Advance Care Planning is about having discussions with close...
Arts grants applications now open to Island artists
2021-04-16
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the spring 2021 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity. Applications for funding can be submitted online at Arts Grants program for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and professional...
New support for Prince Edward Island hog producers
2021-04-16
Hog producers in Prince Edward Island (PEI) have been impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks and disease control measures at processing plants, and many producers are being forced to keep hogs on-farm beyond their standard lifecycle. This has resulted in extraordinary feed and maintenance costs which have...
Statement by Premier King on the passing of former MLA Roger Soloman
2021-04-16
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA Roger Soloman: "Roger was a passionate community member and leader. As a teacher and principal, he inspired his students to achieve and succeed. As an MLA, he always tried to be...
Prince Edward Island remembers the 22 lost Nova Scotians
2021-04-16
The Province recognizes the anniversary of Canada’s deadliest tragedy and honours those who lost their lives in Nova Scotia last April. “It’s hard to believe it was almost this time last year that the massacre happened in our sister province. On this one-year anniversary, with heavy hearts, we are...
Prince Edward Island reports first COVID-19 hospitalization
2021-04-16
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the province’s first hospitalization related to COVID-19. “The rates of hospitalizations and ICU admissions are increasing across the country, so it is not surprising that PEI has reported its first hospitalization today,” said Dr....
Province funds 24 affordable housing units for individuals and families
2021-04-15
Another 24 affordable housing units will be available for individuals and families in need of housing in PEI. The Province is partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association of PEI and Habitat for Humanity PEI on two projects to build the affordable units. “The Canadian Mental Health...