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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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

The province is releasing the fiscal and economic update that outlines the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2023. The Economic and Fiscal Update is an annual reflection provided after second quarter outlining what the Provincial Government expects its...

Strong winds and intermittent rainfall are expected to impact Island communities as early as tomorrow evening. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is monitoring the upcoming weather system and has engaged internal and external partners to ensure emergency plans are...

The Government of PEI is making changes to taxation initiatives which will leave more money in the pockets of vulnerable Islanders and charitable organizations. The changes being announced will further fulfil government’s commitment to Islanders and will be effective January 1...

Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reports that wastewater collection for COVID-19 (SARS-Co V-2) testing has expanded surveillance to include Alberton, Souris and Montague. Wastewater sample collection began in Alberton on November 2nd and included Montague and...