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Beginning December 1, the Government of Prince Edward Island will offer qualified low-income Islanders a free heat pump. This will assist in eliminating the need for fossil burning heat sources in residential homes. “We are working to make it easier and more affordable for...
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the fall fiscal and economic update to inform Islanders of the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2022. The province showed signs of significant recovery through the second quarter of 2021, thanks to...
Health PEI advises that the schedule for the COVID-19 drop-in testing sites and cough and fever clinics will change for the remainder of November including holiday hours for November 11 th. Drop-in testing sites 64 Park Street, Charlottetown Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm Saturday -...
Islanders may know visual artist Renee Laprise’s work from a past group exhibit at The Guild in Charlottetown, called ‘Reclamations.’ This fall, the artist was very excited to have her first solo show on display at The Guild. She says it took her some time to find her voice as an...
During today’s sitting of the PEI Legislature, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Steven Myers announced the launch of a new online mapping tool to help businesses, not for profits, government and all Islanders identify their vulnerability to coastal flooding and...
Island firefighters can access free taxi service to get them home safely after responding to an emergency event. The PEI Fire Ride Program, administered by the PEI Firefighter Association (PEIFFA), is a one-time $15,000 fund to cover full taxi fares for any Island firefighter to...
The provincial government will create a new, robust strategy to reduce environmental impacts of the Island’s seafood sectors. In partnership with researchers, industry, other provincial departments, and multi-level government partners, the Department of Fisheries and Communities...
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 70 cents to $13.70 per hour on April 1, 2022. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to Government after the review is complete. To read the board’s report, visit www...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced one new case of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. The individual is in their 60s and recently travelled outside of Prince Edward Island. Contact tracing is complete, and the individual is self-isolating. There is a...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced the easing of some public health measures, effective immediately. “Given the declining number of active cases in PEI, the region and country, increased access to rapid tests, and limited community transmission, we...