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1,279 Press Releases
  • Published on July 15, 2024 - 19:27 GMT

    New benefit provides financial support to primary caregivers

    CANADA, July 15 - Islanders with a high likelihood of admittance to long-term care may qualify for a new benefit that would enable them to stay in the comfort of their home while receiving ongoing care from a primary caregiver.  The At Home Caregiver …

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  • Published on July 13, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

    Statement by Honourable Cory Deagle regarding the presence of MSX in Bedeque Bay 

    CANADA, July 13 -  Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement: “Prince Edward Island has received confirmation of the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in wild …

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  • Published on July 13, 2024 - 13:16 GMT

    Government releases Digital Health Strategy

    CANADA, July 12 - A new strategy will guide investments in secure digital health technologies and improve the use of health information in PEI over the next five years to help build a healthier future for Islanders.   The Digital Health Strategy 2024-2029 …

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  • Published on July 13, 2024 - 06:52 GMT

    Statement by Premier King on PEI Pride Festival 2024

    CANADA, July 12 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the PEI Pride Festival 2024: “The PEI Pride Festival, organized by Pride PEI, begins today and gives all of us the chance to celebrate the Island’s …

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  • Published on July 13, 2024 - 00:17 GMT

    Bloom of blue-green algae alert

    CANADA, July 12 - The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of a blue–green algae bloom in Ponds Road Pond, Belle River. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 17:19 GMT

    Inquest called for Arsenault death

    CANADA, July 12 - The Coroner’s Office of PEI has announced that the inquest into the death of Mary Angela Arsenault is scheduled for September 16, 17 and 18. Ms. Arsenault died while involuntarily admitted in the Prince County Hospital on February 17th, …

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  • Published on July 10, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

    Allied Health Professionals eligible for recruitment incentive

    CANADA, July 10 - The province is increasing the financial recruitment incentives for allied health professionals to improve the healthcare system for people in PEI. The Allied Health Professional Recruitment Incentive will provide up to $10,000 with a …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 22:56 GMT

    Bottle deposit increase requires legislative change

    CANADA, July 9 - The provincial government wants to encourage beverage container recycling so people will return more cans and bottles for recycling to help reduce litter on Island roadways.  A review of beverage container deposit and refund amounts is …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 15:05 GMT

    Applications open for Wellness Grant Program

    CANADA, July 9 - Live Well PEI is now accepting applications for funding for new projects that can reduce barriers, increase supports, and enhance resources to make healthy living an easier choice for all Island residents.  Organizations, Indigenous …

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  • Published on July 8, 2024 - 17:57 GMT

    The PEI Public Library Service extends hours of French service libraries

    CANADA, July 8 - Island residents can now visit French service libraries more often with new extended hours this summer. The PEI Public Library Service is extending operating hours at all three French service libraries effective July 9, 2024. These new …

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  • Published on July 5, 2024 - 23:44 GMT

    Feedback wanted on upcoming legislative changes

    CANADA, July 5 - The Province is inviting members of the public and stakeholder groups to share their opinions on changes to provincial laws in PEI.  As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, …

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  • Published on July 5, 2024 - 16:16 GMT

    Annual Statistical Review shows PEI economy continues to grow

    CANADA, July 5 - The 50th Annual Statistical Review shows that PEI still has the fastest growing economy among provinces, second only to the territory of Nunavut, despite economic expansion slowing for the second consecutive year. “We are marking 50 years …

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  • Published on July 4, 2024 - 19:21 GMT

    Government developing plan for a Provincial Food Waste Reduction Strategy

    CANADA, July 4 - Department of Agriculture 5th Floor, Jones Building 11 Kent Street, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-4880 Fax: 902-368-4857 Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) Agriculture Information Desk 1-866-PEI FARM (734-3276) …

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  • Published on June 29, 2024 - 11:16 GMT

    Testing due to infection control breach at podiatry clinic

    CANADA, June 28 - Former clients of Johnson Podiatry who are looking to get tested due to a breach in infection control measures are advised to contact the Chief Public Health Office for testing at: footcaretesting@ihis.org or 1-800-958-6400. Today's  …

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  • Published on June 29, 2024 - 05:56 GMT

    Statement by Premier King on Canada Day

    CANADA, June 28 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement recognizing Canada Day: “On July 1st, we will join Canadians from coast to coast in celebrating Canada Day. Prince Edward Island has a proud place in the …

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  • Published on June 28, 2024 - 23:54 GMT

    Horses return to Confederation Trail

    CANADA, June 28 - Equestrians will once again have access to designated rural sections of the Confederation Trail from July 1 to October 31.  Equestrians can use the following designated areas on the Confederation Trail from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 …

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  • Published on June 28, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

    Podcast explores the hidden history of PEI

    CANADA, June 28 - With production on a fifth season now underway, the hidden island podcast has come a long way since its beginnings in 2020. The podcast, which is released by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, has seen its number of listeners grow …

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  • Published on June 25, 2024 - 20:17 GMT

    Driving Progress: Atlantic Premiers Focus on Affordability, Housing, Health Care and the Economy

    CANADA, June 25 - Atlantic Premiers met virtually today to discuss shared priorities and progress on collaborative work in areas of importance to Atlantic Canadians. This includes initiatives to improve affordability, housing, and health care, along with …

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  • Published on June 24, 2024 - 17:31 GMT

     Infection Control Breach at Podiatry Clinic

    CANADA, June 24 - The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) is investigating a break in infection prevention and control measures at Johnson Podiatry, 142 Longworth Avenue in Charlottetown, which occurred between January 1st, 2022 to April 8th, 2024.   …

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  • Published on June 22, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

    Statement by Premier Dennis King on National Indigenous Peoples Day

    CANADA, June 21 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement:  “Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and …

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