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Horses return to Confederation Trail
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Friday, June 28, 2024
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 minutes before sunset:
Prince County: Harper to Alma, and O’Leary to Piusville
Queens County: Kinkora to...
Podcast explores the hidden history of PEI
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Friday, June 28, 2024
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 with each new season.
“So far the podcast has been downloaded over 15,000 times,” says PEI Museum and Heritage...
Statement by Premier King on Canada Day
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Friday, June 28, 2024
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 story of Canada, from the Charlottetown Conference to the present day.
We recognize that Canada was built on...
Testing due to infection control breach at podiatry clinic
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Friday, June 28, 2024
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 testing clinics at QEH are fully booked, additional times, by appointment only, have been added for next week....
Statement by Minister of Education and Early Years on the last day of classes
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Today, the Minister of Education and Early Years Natalie Jameson issued the following statement to congratulate students and staff on completing another successful school year:
“As we bring the school year to a close, I would like to take a moment to highlight the wonderful milestones so many of you have reached on your education journey this...
Driving Progress: Atlantic Premiers Focus on Affordability, Housing, Health Care and the Economy
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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 opportunities to address labour shortages and strengthen the region’s economy.
As Chair of the Council of...
Infection Control Breach at Podiatry Clinic
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Monday, June 24, 2024
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.
Although the issues have been corrected, clients may have undergone procedures in which equipment was improperly...
New funds for municipal infrastructure
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Friday, June 21, 2024
A $200-million federal government investment over ten years will help PEI’s communities build and revitalize essential infrastructure for community well-being, growth and housing.
The Government of Canada and the Province signed the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) agreement for 2024 to 2034. Municipalities across PEI can use the funding...
Prince Edward Island expands recycling program, adds electronics like smart watches
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Friday, June 21, 2024
After having continued success in small appliance expansion, the Government of Prince Edward Island will be adding more electronics to its recycling program.
Effective October 1, 2024, electronics used in sports or physical fitness and small wearable electronic devices will be eligible to be recycled. These include e-bikes, steppers, ellipticals...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Friday, June 21, 2024
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 Métis peoples.
National Indigenous Peoples Day was first proclaimed in Canada in 1996 and is an important...