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COVID-19 wastewater surveillance expanded to include Alberton, Souris and Montague
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...
Increasing HST rebate for charitable organizations among list of beneficial tax changes for Islanders
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...
PEI Invasive Meningococcal Disease Guidelines
Guidelines for the Management of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in PEI
Residents of West Prince to benefit from a new fuel efficient and accessible vehicle fleet
Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Alberton—Bloomfield, and Sherry Tremblay, Manager of Transportation West Inc., announced more than $735,000 in joint...
Premiers Discuss Healthcare and Sustainable Regional Growth
Atlantic Premiers met virtually to continue their discussion on health care priorities and sustainable regional growth. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia welcomed Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, Premier Dennis King of Prince...
Governments of Canada and PEI make investments in housing in Summerside
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, announced details of federal investments of more than $17.8 million to create housing in Summerside. The federal representatives were...
Prince Edward Island reaches $20-a-day child care
Fees for parents have been reduced and salaries for staff increased at Early Years Centres (EYCs) across the province. This fall, parents and guardians with children in designated EYCs saw child care fees reduced to $20 per day. Staff salaries at EYCs also increased as part of a...