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PEI suspends participation in Atlantic Bubble for two weeks
2020-11-23
Premier Dennis King has announced that Prince Edward Island’s participation in the Atlantic Bubble will be suspended for two weeks effective Tuesday, November 24 at 12:01 a.m. “As we continue to see a rise in COVID-19 cases across the country and within the Atlantic Provinces as a result of the...
Capital Budget lays the foundation for Prince Edward Island to become net-zero
2020-11-20
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton tabled government’s capital budget outlining $195.9 million in planned spending on vital infrastructure in 2021-2022 that will continue to support Islanders and move the province towards net-zero. “This has been a year of challenges,...
Funding program supports PEI oyster industry
2020-11-19
An innovative and collaborative funding project is helping to sustain the oyster industry and the environment in PEI. PEI Oyster growers were hit hard due to COVID-19 and they had an excess of oysters available this fall. The Oyster Enhancement Fund redistributed more than four million surplus...
Tignish to welcome new Family Medicine physician
2020-11-19
Early in 2021, a new physician will be joining the health care team in Tignish. Dr. Peter Entwistle will begin his full time practice at the Tignish Health Centre in February 2021. He will take over the practice of the community’s former family physician, Dr. Declan Fox. “I am extremely pleased...
Nominate an environmental change-maker for an award
2020-11-18
Nominations are open for the environmental awards recognizing Islanders who make outstanding contributions to protecting and enhancing Prince Edward Island’s environment. There are three award categories: individual, organization and school. Nominations are open until January 15, 2021 at...
Access PEI Summerside Closing for Remainder of Day
2020-11-17
The Access Summerside building will be closing immediately due to air quality issues associated with boiler operations. All other departments in the building will also close for the day. Access Summerside will re-open tomorrow for regular business hours, 8:30am to 5:00pm. For more information...
Masks to become mandatory in Prince Edward Island
2020-11-17
Effective November 20, 2020, non-medical masks or face coverings will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces in Prince Edward Island. Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says the change is, in large part, due to the surging COVID-19 cases across the country. “While many Islanders...
Reminder to book appointments for blood and sample collections
2020-11-17
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all Health PEI specimen collection (including blood collection) and diagnostic imaging are now being done by appointment. As noted by Marion Dowling, Health PEI’s Chief Nursing Officer, in today’s media briefing, booking these appointments allows for more spacing...
Physicians Recruiting Physicians initiative will strengthen the recruitment and retention process
2020-11-13
The Medical Society of Prince Edward Island (MSPEI) has now entered into a contract with the Department of Health and Wellness to implement a physicians recruiting physicians model. “This is an important step forward as we work to enhance physician recruitment in Prince Edward Island. This joint...
One new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2020-11-11
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in the province. The individual, a male in his 30s, is a rotational worker who recently returned to PEI from domestic travel outside the Atlantic Bubble. This individual tested negative...