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Modified Red Restricted Measures for Prince Edward Island; five new cases announced
2021-02-28
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison have announced new modified red level restricted measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 as the case count continues to rise in the province.
Effective midnight tonight, for a three-day period, ending at midnight on...
Modified Red Restricted measures for schools and childcare
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/modified-red-restricted-measures-for-schools-and-childcare
2021-02-28
Schools in Prince Edward Island will be closed as of Monday, March 1 for a 72-hour period.
These measures are being taken out of an abundance of caution and to allow sufficient time for COVID-19 test results to come in. There is currently no indication that any schools have been affected in the...
Circuit breaker announced for PEI as new cases of COVID-19 announced
2021-02-27
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Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison have announced new circuit breaker measures to curb and contain the spread of COVID-19 in PEI as new cases are identified.
Dr. Morrison announced six new cases in the...
COVID-19 Testing Clinic hours expanded due to new cluster
2021-02-26
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In response to the recent cluster of cases in the Summerside area that were announced on Feb. 25 by the Chief Public Health Office, Health PEI Is expanding hours for the COVID-19 testing clinics in Summerside and O’Leary.
Expanded hours are...
Young people in Summerside area urged to be tested for COVID-19
2021-02-26
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Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is calling on youth in the Summerside area to be tested for COVID-19, even if they are not experiencing symptoms of the virus.
“I am concerned about the number of...
Restart for province focuses on social and economic well-being
2021-02-25
The second session of the Sixty-sixth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
The speech outlines a path forward for Prince Edward Island as the province...
Three new positive cases of COVID-19 in PEI
2021-02-25
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed a cluster of three new positive cases of COVID-19.
The individuals are three males in their 20s. The cases are currently under investigation and contact tracing is underway.
The investigation is at a...
Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation
2021-02-25
Fifteen groups will receive close to a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways.
Projects funded in the first year of the program range from...
Wastewater Delivery System Nearing Completion
2021-02-24
The Town of Stratford Wastewater Delivery System is almost complete. The Town’s wastewater is now flowing to the Charlottetown Pollution Control Plant and, once adequate time is elapsed to ensure there are no issues, the final decommissioning of the existing lagoons will begin this spring. ...
Employers can apply for wage support under Jobs for Youth
2021-02-24
Employers on PEI can apply for wage support to create summer job opportunities for Island students.
The Jobs for Youth Program supports non-profit organizations, municipalities, and public and private businesses with funding to create summer jobs for students aged 15-29 who plan to return to...