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PEI liquor laws modernize
The modernization of PEI’s liquor laws and regulations is taking another step forward with recent changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act. Changes made in the 2021 fall session of the Legislative Assembly come into effect December 18, 2021 and include: the ability for...
Ten new cases of COVID-19; new public exposure notifications
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced ten new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. “Islanders are reminded that COVID-19 continues to circulate in our province. Similar to other jurisdictions we are seeing transmission of the virus occurring very...
New rural transit routes and expanded service for Islanders
The Province of Prince Edward Island is expanding its Rural Transit Pilot Program beginning Monday, December 20. Midday runs will be added between Souris and Three Rivers along with more stops for riders including to the University of Prince Edward Island, Sherwood Business...
11 new cases of COVID-19
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. “It is very important that anyone who was at the public exposure locations announced in the last week to monitor closely for symptoms, even if they are mild. If any...
Social program rates to increase in addition to December top up
Islanders receiving provincial social program benefits who have school aged children will see their winter school aged allowance doubled for this year. This one-time increase will support 1,345 school aged children. For December 2021, families with children aged 4-11 will receive...
Referral incentive involves family and friends in nurse recruitment
A new incentive will provide a cash reward to people who help bring experienced registered nurses into Prince Edward Island’s healthcare system. The PEI Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Referral Program encourages Islanders to promote the benefits of living and working in PEI to...
Islanders invited to give their input during pre-budget consultations
Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2022-23 operating budget. This year again, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to adhere with public health and safety...