Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed two COVID-19 related deaths in Prince Edward Island. One of the individuals is between the ages of 60 and 79 and the other is over the age of 79 years. “I have been advised that two individuals have passed away...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is recommending a further delay to the opening of public and private schools to in-class learning until January 17, with a further assessment next week. The Chief Public Health Office has prepared Back to School Guidance for...
Island schools are getting set to reopen for in-class learning on Monday, January 31, with heightened health and safety measures in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission for students, staff and families. “As we plan for the reopening of in-person learning, the safety...
Today is Family Literacy Day and Island families can celebrate the benefits of reading and learning together in many ways. The theme this year is, Learning in the Great Outdoors, to encourage families to get outside and have fun while learning at the same time. “Spending time in...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island is announcing funding support to ensure the viability of important community facilities. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls, Rinks and Curling Facilities will provide non-repayable grants of up to $2,500 to...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced that additional public health measures put in place until January 8, will now be extended until January 17. “I am optimistic that 2022 will be the year we find our new normal. This will be the year we transition...
Access PEI Wellington will be closed for the week of January 10-14 due to a temporary staff shortage. Islanders requiring French languages services can visit Access PEI Summerside. All other Access PEI locations will remain open. Islanders needing to renew their motor vehicle...
Health PEI is reducing some non-urgent procedures and services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to ensure staff and bed capacity are available for people who may need life-saving care in the coming days. “Since the Omicron wave began, our staff and physicians have worked hard to...
The Dr. Patrick Gill Asthma Education Centre, named in memory of an Island respirologist and leader in asthma education, has been helping improve the quality of life for islanders living with asthma since 1997. The centre is also a resource to other health care providers. We can...
Access PEI Alberton will be closed the remainder of the week and will resume operations Monday, January 17. All other Access PEI locations, with the exception of Access PEI Wellington, are open. Islanders are reminded that they can renew their motor vehicle registration or driver...