Prince Edward Island

• P.E.I. asking Ottawa to change name of Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk Crossing

  Epekwitk is the Mi'kmaw word for ``something lying on the water,'' and it is the traditional name the Mi'kmaq people have long used to describe the Island.

  Canada

  Apr 29
  
• U.S. clears ‘world class P.E.I. potatoes’ to be exported back over border

  Farmers in P.E.I got the all-clear Friday from the U.S. to resume sending some of the world's most celebrated table potatoes back over the Canada-U.S. border.

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
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• P.E.I. boosts aid programs for Islanders struggling with pandemic, high gas prices

  The government said today it will distribute $150 cheques this month to every adult and dependant receiving social assistance or assured income.

  Economy

  Mar 10
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• U.S. to resume shipping P.E.I. potatoes to Puerto Rico after wart ban

  Exports to Puerto Rico and the continental United States have been on hold since November following the discovery of potato wart in two P.E.I. fields.

  Canada

  Feb 8
• No takers on quiz show question on Prince Edward Island

  The brainiac competitors on Wednesday's airing of ``Jeopardy!'' and its all-time winningest champion host had no idea what a "Spud Islander" is.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• Prince Edward Island delays moving to last stage of COVID-19 recovery plan

  Prince Edward Island is once again holding off on moving into the last stage of its COVID-19 recovery plan based on the epidemiology of the pandemic.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2021
• P.E.I. residents advised to avoid non-essential travel outside of the province

  Dr. Heather Morrison says rising COVID-19 case numbers in Atlantic Canada and across the country mean Island residents should 'carefully consider' travel at this time.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2021
• Prince Edward Island to impose COVID-19 vaccine passport starting Oct. 5

  Residents will be required to show proof of vaccination to access most places where large gatherings occur, such as sporting events and concerts.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2021
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• P.E.I. brings back masks, introduces new testing for kids as COVID-19 cases rise

  Prince Edward Island is bringing back its mask mandate and introducing new testing rules for kids as the province reported five new COVID-19 infections today.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2021
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• Health officials report three new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island

  Two new cases involve students under the age of 19 at Stratford Elementary School.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2021