Premier Dennis King issued the following statement on the resignation of Premier Dwight Ball: “I’ve had the privilege of working with Premier Ball over the past number of months. As a member of the Council of Atlantic Premiers and Council of the Federation, his leadership and...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced supports for early learning centres, learning opportunities for Island students and financial relief for post-secondary provincial loans, as well as an update on aid programs for businesses and employees. “This has been a week...
Residents of West Prince now have faster access to emergency department (ED) care at Western Hospital with an innovative, on-line technology. The creative approach to care provides patients with non-critical needs, who meet a certain criteria, the option to immediately connect...
Through the department of Fisheries and Communities, the provincial government continues to work with and support people in rural communities across PEI throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, more than $2 million has been invested to deliver 70 projects in various rural...
Imagine working as part of a team on an island of breathtaking views, white sandy beaches, red soil, friendly communities, world-famous seafood, and year-round adventure. Health PEI is looking for caring, dedicated health professionals who share in our mission to provide safe...
Thousands of Islanders living in rural Prince Edward Island will soon benefit from having access to faster, more stable Internet service. The Province has signed federal-provincial agreements with Bell Canada and Xplornet, as well as a funding arrangement with local Internet...
Spouses of long-term care residents will be able to stay in their own homes and communities longer with updates to long-term care regulations that will allow them to retain more of their family income. Effective February 1, 2020, changes to the long-term care subsidy assessment...
The provincial government is increasing funding for non-government organizations that provide community-based supports and services to help Islanders. “Now more than ever, the supports that these organizations provide are critical for Islanders. We know there is an added strain...
Artist Monica Lacey says the Provincial Art Bank supports and validates her career as a professional artist. "I have been fortunate to have several pieces selected for purchase by the art bank over the years. Having my work in a public collection like this is important to the...
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the province related to travel. The individual cases, which are not related to each other, include a woman in her 30s and a male in his late teens who...