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Influenza and RSV on the rise in PEI; mandatory isolation for COVID-19 ends
As previously advised, as of 11:59 PM on November 30, 2022, the mandatory isolation requirement for COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island will be replaced with strong recommendations to protect yourself, and particularly those who may be at high risk of severe outcomes, from any...
Province helps community centres reach net zero goals
Island community centres can now access additional funding to upgrade their facilities with heat pumps. Through the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action’s Heat Pumps for Community Spaces project and the Community Revitalization Program of the Department of...
New home heating program helps Islanders and the environment
A new pilot program will help Island homeowners upgrade their current heating system to a cleaner, more efficient system, while reducing the carbon footprint. The Residential Home Heating Program will allow homeowners to borrow funds for costs associated with the purchase and...
Residential Home Heating Loan Program
The Residential Home Heating Loan Program (RHHP) will provide Prince Edward Island homeowners, who are approved applicants, with financing to upgrade the current heating system of their personal year-round residence to a cleaner, more efficient heat source while reducing their carbon footprint. The program will assist with the up-front costs associated with the purchase and installation (including electrical service upgrades) of program eligible energy efficient equipment, including: Air source heat pumps that are Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Cold Climate Air-Source Heat Pump...
New reduced COVID-19 testing clinic schedule begins December 5
Health PEI testing sites will operate on new hours beginning Monday, December 5. The new schedule reflects a reduced demand for testing due to the availability of rapid antigen tests across the province. Here is the schedule for December 5 to 18: O’Leary, 14 MacKinnon Drive (O...
Government invests in social and transitional housing for Islanders
Additional social housing and transitional housing units will create more options for seniors and individuals in PEI. The Province is investing in a 39-unit modular seniors complex on Lefurgy Avenue in Summerside to support seniors on the social housing registry. This will be in...
Province invests 50 million into Housing Development Challenge pilot program
The Province is launching a new pilot program with that offers 2% financing along with property tax rebates for the construction of new rental housing. The Housing Development Challenge Pilot Program will support private developers, non-profits, and community-based service...
Government providing supports for housing development
The Government of Prince Edward Island is announcing a new funding program to support the development of housing across PEI. The Residential Unit Development Incentive (RUDI) for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings provides financial support to encourage the development of newly...