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Reminder of minimum wage increase
As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase twice in 2023. The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. The second increase will be 50 cents on October 1, 2023 to $15.00 per hour. The Employment Standards Board...
2022 Agriculture Market Report
2022 Agriculture Market Report compiled each week for livestock and crop prices
Virtual Health Care Survey Results 2022
In 2022, to better understand Islanders’ use of virtual care services and what was working or not working, Health PEI carried out a province-wide virtual care patient survey and a series of community meetings.
Out-of-Province Liaison Program
The PEI Liaison Program provides Island patients and their families with a registered nurse contact to help connect them to other health care professionals, programs and services related to out-of-province medical treatment. The Liaison Nurse also assists with transition of...
Premier King speaks with Santa Claus and confirms PEI is ready for his arrival
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement after having a call with Santa Claus and Doug Newson, Chief Executive Officer of the Charlottetown Airport: “Early this morning I spoke with Santa Claus to review our annual checklist to ensure that...
Municipal and Fire Services Numbers
Municipal and Fire Services Numbers If your situation is an emergency, call 911. Your local fire service might be able to provide extra assistance during large storms. Fire Departments (Link is most up to date) Ahead of a weather event and if you live in a municipality, your...
Health care options available during the Holiday Season
With the Holidays about to start, and while some health care providers are taking a well-earned break, Health PEI is reminding Islanders there continue to be many options to access care when needed over the holidays. Emergency Services As always, 24-7 services remain open...
COVID-19 testing clinic hours December 22 to January 8
Health PEI testing clinics and booking lines for COVID-19 tests will be closed December 25, 26, 27, as well as January 1 and 2. Here is the schedule for December 22 to January 8. Clinic hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. O’Leary, 14 MacKinnon Drive (O'Leary Health Centre)...
More public transit routes for Prince County travellers
An extra round trip per day will be added on rural public transit routes between Tignish and Summerside and between Charlottetown and Summerside starting Thursday, December 29. Going from two round trips per day to three will improve options for Prince County residents using...