Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says although models are not crystal balls to predict what will happen, they do help to inform planning and support decision making. “Although we are still in the early stages of this pandemic, the actions of Islanders appear to...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced enhanced employment and economic opportunities for Island students impacted by COVID-19. In total, the Province will support the creation of 1,000 new job placements for Island high school and post-secondary students through...
Considerations on Implementing a Farmland Bank in Prince Edward Island
Submitted to the Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy
December 19, 2019
Kevin J. Arsenault, PhD
Law enforcement agencies of Prince Edward Island are working to capture two escapees from the Provincial Correctional Centre. On April 12, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Murray James Todd, age 31, and Brandon Jeffery Quinn, age 22, both serving time for non-violent offences...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says 23 of the province’s 25 COVID-19 cases have now recovered, but this is not the time to become complacent. The province does not have any new confirmed cases and there have been 175 negative results received since Saturday...
Premier Dennis King today declared the Easter Bunny an essential worker under the Public Health Act after consulting with Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. “I have spoken with the Easter Bunny to let him know that he can carry out his duties this weekend...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says Islanders should continue following public health guidance over the Easter weekend. Dr. Morrison recognized that many Islanders may be shopping in preparation for the long weekend. She cautioned Islanders to avoid crowding...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced initial assistance for the Island’s agriculture and trucking industries as they deal with the impacts of COVID-19. “The health and well-being of our communities depends on ready access to high-quality, healthy, safe food and...
To support public health efforts to contain and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the opening of the recreational fishing season on Prince Edward Island is being delayed until at least June 1, 2020. “We understand how important the fishing season is to Islanders. This is not a...