Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison has announced that all COVID-19 test results received since yesterday after an influx of testing over the weekend are negative. A total of 6,632 COVID-19 tests were completed on Saturday and Sunday. This includes 2,250 results...
Today, Minister of Finance Darlene Compton announced that the Province will support the harness racing industry by paying for testing for the presence of Streptococcal Equi (Strangles) in standardbred racehorses. An Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from the...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement recognizing International Women’s Day: “Today – March 8, 2021 – is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against biases, and take action for equality....
Acadians, Francophones and French-speaking Islanders will be celebrating the French language and vibrant culture with the global Francophone community throughout the month of March. March has been recognized as the month of the Francophonie around the world for over 20 years...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced three new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individuals are two men in their 20s and one man in his 40s. All three cases are related to travel outside of the Atlantic region and all tested...
Pharmacists will soon be able to assess and prescribe for uncomplicated urinary tract infections for eligible Islanders, free of charge. “This publicly funded service will ease the financial burden on Islanders and also alleviate some of the pressure on other providers in the...
Hon. Darlene Compton, Minister of Finance delivered the budget address to the Legislative Assembly of PEI on March 12, 2021. Good Morning Mr. Speaker, Bonjour, Kwe. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise in this Assembly and present the planned spending of the government...
The Province is seeking the views and opinions of children, parents, early childhood educators and education stakeholders on how to deliver a quality pre-kindergarten program for Island children. Pre-kindergarten is an optional play-based program for all Island four-year-olds...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced that Prince Edward Island will pause the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 55 years of age in the province. “The risk of developing a health problem after being immunized is very low and...
Islanders can provide their input for the Child Protection Act review through online submissions beginning today. The Act is reviewed every five years by an advisory committee on behalf of the Minister of Social Development and Housing. Islanders can submit their input at Child...