PEI

• Police not amused by fake reports of monkey on the loose in P.E.I. capital

  The Charlottetown Police says while everyone appreciates a good joke, especially during the pandemic, such hoaxes can put a strain on the emergency 911 system.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• New Brunswick extends travel rebate program to all of Atlantic Canada this summer

  The incentive program provides a 20 per cent rebate on eligible travel-related expenses of up to $1,000.

  Canada

  Jun 1
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• Atlantic Canadians mostly satisfied with COVID-19 restrictions: survey

  The majority of the survey's respondents 'agree that the restrictions put in place during the pandemic have been necessary to protect citizens.'

  Canada

  May 31
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• Tourism industry, business community welcome N.B. reopening plan

  The reopening plan announced on Thursday could see some visitors from across the country coming into the province as early as Canada Day.

  Economy

  May 28
• Families separated, weddings postponed: Atlantic residents hoping for travel bubble’s return

  The bubble was to reopen May 3, but Nova Scotia's premier says that won't happen. Atlantic premiers will be discussing new possible bubble dates next week.

  Canada

  Apr 21
• P.E.I. closing borders to non-resident travellers from outside of Atlantic Canada

  Measures include seasonal residents planning to come to P.E.I. in the next four weeks, who will be advised to defer their travel until at least May 17.

  Canada

  Apr 19
• Start of Atlantic bubble delayed by at least 2 weeks, pushed into May

  The bubble, which would have allowed people to travel among the Atlantic provinces without self-isolating for 14 days, was slated to begin April 19.

  Canada

  Apr 13
• P.E.I. suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine among young

  Health officials said in a brief statement the appointments are on hold pending further information expected today from Health Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 29
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• WestJet announces return to Atlantic Canadian airports following COVID suspension

  Flights will be restored at Charlottetown, Fredericton, Moncton, Sydney and Quebec City airports, in May and June. 

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• Atlantic bubble returning by April 19 as long as COVID-19 numbers remain low

  The bubble is conditional upon low COVID-19 case numbers in the region, containment of outbreaks and ongoing advice from the chief medical officers of health.

  Canada

  Mar 18