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The province is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory, effective immediately, for Georgetown. The municipality of Georgetown is reactivating their water system today and as a precautionary measure, residents are asked to bring their water to a rolling boil for two minutes...
As the province responds to the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, all schools in the English and French school boards will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday of this week, September 26 and 27. Officials continue to assess any impacts from the storm to school properties. A further...
Provincial crews, community organizations and partner agencies like Maritime Electric are travelling across the Island to begin initial damage assessments to roads and critical infrastructure. The health and safety of residents will remain a top priority as part of provincial...
Residents of the Island will be able to report damage caused by Hurricane Fiona online to support provincial restoration efforts on Sunday, September 25. Information collected will help transportation, forestry, and partner agencies identify and prioritize necessary repairs to...
As our province prepares for Hurricane Fiona, Islanders are reminded they can report road issues such as washouts, flooding and downed trees or powerlines to Department of Transportation and Infrastructure dispatch offices. Dispatch offices in all three counties will be staffed...
Residents of the Island are advised that as of 8:00 a.m, PEI E mergency Measures Organization (EMO) has partially activated to Level 2. Level 2 partial activation means that EMO staff and broader identified government departments, agency partners, municipal council and community...
Residents can take easy fire prevention steps that can help save personal property, homes, and lives. With recent fires after weeks of dry weather, and in advance of Hurricane Fiona preparation, residents and visitors are encouraged to take some fire prevention measures to keep...
Prince Edward Island has extended coverage for the Cystic Fibrosis medication Trikafta for eligible children six years of age and older. “Patients with cystic fibrosis and their families have advocated for provincial coverage of Trikafta. In November 2021, Prince Edward Island...
P.E.I.’s Out-of-Province Medical Travel Support Program now includes a gas card for eligible Islanders travelling off-Island to receive specialized health care services. As of September 12, 2022, Islanders who receive travel support will get an ESSO gas card worth $100 as a...
Hon. Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing issued the following statement after IRAC released their decision on rental increases for 2023: “Now is not the time to introduce record high rental increases in this province. Full stop. After learning about the...