The $112.2-million deficit P.E.I. was projecting in the spring is now expected to come in at just over half that level, according to the fiscal update delivered by the finance minister Friday.
The shutdown of long-term care beds in P.E.I. has led to overcrowding at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, and that's led to a "dangerous situation" in the ER, according to one official.
Dennis King's PC government was pounded over delays and frustrations with the health-care system on the opening day of the fall sitting of the P.E.I. Legislature Tuesday.
P.E.I. Premier Dennis King says he is pleased with the election outcome of a minority Liberal government in Ottawa and four Liberal MPs once again for P.E.I.