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New public transit routes along Prince Edward Island’s north shore will support Island tourism operators and employees this summer. Two routes – one from Summerside and one from Charlottetown – will each provide four round trips daily, seven days a week. “As north shore tourism...
Health PEI testing sites will be closed on Monday, May 30, due to required electrical system upgrades. In order to accommodate Islanders who require a COVID-19 test at a testing clinic, additional hours are being added to testing sites across the province on Sunday, May 29. The...
Health PEI has updated its COVID-19 visitor protocol to align with the changing COVID-19 situation. “Our new visitor protocol increases access to partners in care and family for patients, residents and clients, which is an important aspect of care,” said Marion Dowling, Chief...
The following statements were issued by Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Stephanie Arnold, Chair of Anti-Racism Table on recent local, national and international events involving racism that have occurred in the recent weeks: “In recent weeks there have been...
Agriculture is a vital part of the region’s economy and workforce and an important contributor to local food supply. Today, May 26, Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow hosted his colleagues from the other three Atlantic provinces to discuss approaches for the next agricultural...
Paramedics who have put in demanding and stressful hours protecting the health of Islanders were honoured today at the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Exemplary Service Awards. Health and Wellness Minister Ernie Hudson joined paramedics and managers of Island EMS to recognize...
A suite of substance use treatment medications will be available, at no cost, to Islanders under the Canada-PEI Improving Affordable Access to Prescriptions Drugs initiative, which was announced in August 2021. Beginning June 1, Island residents receiving treatment for alcohol or...
The provincial government is providing additional funding for community groups to access locally sourced food supplies, equipment and infrastructure so they can help people in need. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is a $200,000 provincial investment that will...
For many, learning is a lifelong process – even for educators. That’s just one reason government established the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – or IEAC – last year. “Teachers have to learn how to teach students about Indigenous issues,” says Jack Headley, a Social...
To help Islanders with the rising cost of living, the Province of Prince Edward Island is lowering the cost of monthly transit passes for all transit routes in the province. Beginning in June, and until the end of September 2022, the cost of a monthly transit pass will be: $20...