Bloyce Thompson, Attorney General of Prince Edward Island, confirms today that Jeffrey E. Lantz has been appointed as the new Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. “Judge Lantz has been an integral part of the provincial bench for the past 15 years. His...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two more positive COVID-19 cases in Prince Edward Island, bringing the province’s total to 11. The cases are two women, one in her 20s and the other in her 50s. Both women are from Prince County and both cases are...
Twelve organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island will host 15 interns and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program. The program provides funding for recent post-secondary graduates to work with host...
Several community organizations across the province will receive funding for housing projects to help Islanders in need of assisted living, shelter and more affordable housing options. Funding is provided through the Community Housing Fund to support initiatives for seniors, the...
To hear appeals regarding the financial aid given to those under the Long Term Care Subsidization Act. What is the function of the organization? The Director shall provide advice and assistance to the Minister with respect to the administration and enforcement of the provisions...
Health PEI testing clinics will continue with extended hours on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Clinics and hours of operation are as follows: • Montague, Montague Legion, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Charlottetown, Park Street, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Summerside, Slemon Park, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. • O...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one additional positive case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is a man in his 20s, a rotational worker who recently travelled to Prince Edward Island from outside of the Atlantic Region. He has...
The provincial government is providing more funding to the Salvation Army to help keep Islanders safe and out of the cold this winter. A total of $3,700,000 over three years will support the Bedford MacDonald House men’s shelter, Smith Lodge and the Community Outreach Center...
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...
Islanders should complete their preparations for Hurricane Teddy today before its arrival in Atlantic Canada. Most communities across the province can expect to see impacts from Hurricane Teddy by mid-day Tuesday. “Although we have heard that Teddy isn’t quite the same as Dorian...