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Over a half million items were borrowed from the Prince Edward Island library system in 2021, with The Sentinel by Lee Child topping the chart. There are 25 public libraries across the province where Islanders can borrow books, DVDs and other materials, access the Internet and...
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Additional emergency shelter beds have been allocated in preparation for inclement weather tonight and into the weekend. The Community Outreach Centre will remain...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 175 new cases of COVID-19 and 116 recoveries in PEI. These new cases are still under investigation and contact tracing is underway. There are currently 1,550 active cases of COVID-19 and there have been 2,463 cases...
The province is extending the COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers Program and the Emergency Income Relief Program for the Self-Employed to help Islanders get through the continued public health measures. Both programs were scheduled to end January 8, 2022 but will be extended...
Charities and non-profit organizations on Prince Edward Island will be able to screen their personnel and the people they serve for COVID-19 through a program offered by the Canadian Red Cross. The Stop the Spread and Stay Safe! program will provide rapid test kits to community...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 204 new cases of COVID-19 and 91 recoveries in PEI. These new cases are still under investigation and contact tracing is underway. There are currently 1,491 active cases of COVID-19 and there have been 2,288 cases...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announces further details on school aged child care supports as schools remain closed to in-class learning until at least January 17, 2022 due to Covid-19. Government recognizes the increased burden to families who require child care...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 222 new cases of COVID-19 in PEI. “As COVID-19 continues to circulate in Prince Edward Island, it is more important than ever to stay diligent in following public health measures like masking, physical distancing...
The Department of Social Development and Housing will continue to offer food delivery to Island families facing challenges with food security as a result of the Province-wide school closures. The Food Security Program will provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children that...
Access PEI Alberton will reopen today, Tuesday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. Islanders are reminded that they can also renew their motor vehicle registration or driver’s license, request supporting driver abstracts or change their address by calling 1-833-PEI-1873 (1-833-734-1873) or...