PEI public library card holders will no longer have to pay a fee for library materials that are returned late, plus all outstanding overdue fees will be waived. Starting today, public libraries will stop charging late fees, to remove any potential barriers for people and to...
Prince Edward Island is honoring September as Arthritis Awareness Month and celebrating with the addition of a new rheumatologist. Dr. Stephen Morais began caring for Island patients earlier this month at his Charlottetown office. “Dr. Morais is highly skilled and qualified and...
Students will be able to participate in some school sports when school resumes next week. Outdoor sports including field hockey, soccer, senior baseball, and golf can start tryouts on September 14. Indoor sports, as well as cross-country, will remain paused. “Sports play an...
As Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10, comes to an end, Islanders are reminded that there are many mental health and addictions services available year-round to those who need support. “I encourage all Islanders to learn about programs and services available to people so...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced more financial support for Islanders whose income has been impacted as a direct result of the public health state of emergency, as well as additional protocols to keep Islanders safe. The COVID-19 Income Support Program will...
Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2021-22 operating budget. This year, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to meet current public health measures. Islanders can...
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King today issued the following statement recognizing International Day of the Girl: “On International Day of the Girl – October 11 – we celebrate girls across our province and around the world and recognize the importance of working together...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed an additional positive case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to three. The individual is a male in his late teens who arrived to PEI following international travel. He has been...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says it is important for Islanders to continue to be diligent in their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. PEI has one additional COVID-19 case, bringing the province’s total to 22. The individual is...
Premier Dennis King released the following statement today regarding the upset victory by Bugsy Maguire in Saturday’s 52nd running of the Summerside Chrysler Dodge Governor’s Plate at Red Shores Summerside: “I had the great privilege of speaking with Walter Simmons this afternoon...