Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is asking Islanders to remain diligent in their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 this weekend. Prince Edward Island still has 22 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, and four individuals are considered recovered. All...
Island schools will be ready to safely welcome students and staff this fall with additional resources and enhanced health and safety measures. Public schools across the province will return to full-time in-class learning on Tuesday, September 8. The plan for the 2020-2021 school...
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement after a teleconference early this morning with Santa Claus and Justice and Public Safety Minister Bloyce Thompson: “Earlier today, I spoke with Santa to go through the pre-travel screening questionnaire before he enters PEI later...
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all Health PEI specimen collection (including blood collection) and diagnostic imaging are now being done by appointment. As noted by Marion Dowling, Health PEI’s Chief Nursing Officer, in today’s media briefing, booking these appointments allows for...
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball, chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, was joined by New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, and Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil today in committing to ease travel restrictions in Atlantic...
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...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island provide an update on government operations and financial supports for Islanders as the province plans for phase 2 of Renew PEI, Together. “Our province has been fortunate in containing the potential spread of OCDI-19 due to the quick...
Although businesses usually try to collect their unpaid bills themselves, if they are unable to do so they may turn your account over to a collection agency. All agencies and their collectors who collect debt from people in Prince Edward Island must have a PEI licence which is...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced additional investments to support essential workers, small businesses, and the fishing and aquaculture industries as the province moves into its renewal phase of the pandemic. This includes a wage top-up for certain essential...
As schools prepare to welcome students and staff this fall, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning continues to adapt its school plan to ensure safe and healthy school communities. Changes being announced today include updates to recommendations for mask use and an...