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Statement by Premier King on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
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Sunday, April 28, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace:
“Each year on April 28, we pause to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or lost their lives through a workplace tragedy.
Employees in all fields, backgrounds and ages...
Statement by Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture on spring lobster season
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement:
“As Island lobster fishers set out tomorrow, I would like to wish them all a very successful season.
Island lobster fishers have played a crucial role in our communities for many generations. It is one of the key drivers of our province’s...
Sunny mornings, an e-bike and a bike lane make for an easy commute
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Friday, April 26, 2024
For Sean Ledgerwood, the best part about driving his e-bike to work are the mornings.
“The mornings are beautiful, fresh, crisp air.”
Sean, an air and water monitoring supervisor with Environment, Energy and Climate Action, bought his e-bike last year and has been driving it back and forth to work during the summer months.
“The government...
Statement by Premier King on Cyberbullying Awareness Day
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Cyberbullying Awareness Day:
“Today – April 25 – marks the first-ever Cyberbullying Awareness Day for PEI, following passing of Bill 115, Cyberbullying Awareness Day Act, introduced by Souris-Elmira MLA, Robin Croucher, which received all-party support during...
Province adds 144 social housing units through purchases in 2023-2024
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Islanders have access to another 144 social housing units across the province following purchases by the PEI Housing Corporation over the last fiscal year.
Investments in housing have been made in 8 Island communities and include a mix of single-family, duplexes, row houses, mini-homes, and apartment buildings. Purchases include:
Borden – 8...
Students create podcast to keep Island youth informed
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Isaac MacLean, Campbell McNeil and Ethan Reeves gather with their carefully researched notes, questions and recording equipment, ready to interview their latest special guest.
Together the Grade 12 students cohost The Train Station, a podcast that explores pressing issues in Canada, with a focus on topics that affect youth.
“It’s an...
Forestry Commission hosting public meetings regarding a new forest policy
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Monday, April 22, 2024
Islanders are invited to provide input on forestry priorities at upcoming public meetings across the province.
Towards A New Forest Policy, a discussion paper by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission, outlines 13 key issues related to our forests and the forestry sector. These include the future legislative framework, government assistance...
Organizations receive support through Community Housing Fund
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Monday, April 22, 2024
Three community organizations are receiving funding to support new housing projects through the Community Housing Fund.
The fund is a partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and supports the creation of new housing initiatives focusing on affordability, vulnerable populations, assisted living or those who require increased...
Applications open for Ignition Fund
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Applications are open for Innovation PEI’s 2024 spring Ignition Fund, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island.
Since launching the Ignition Fund, 95 Island companies have been awarded $2,375,000 in funding to transform their ideas to market-ready innovations.
“The Ignition Fund process gives start up...
Cleantech 101 with Sandra Moore, PEI’s first director of cleantech
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Monday, April 15, 2024
“What the heck is cleantech?”
Sandra Moore laughs as she repeats the question that she has been asked many times since taking on her role as director of the Cleantech Academy and Innovation Centre with the provincial government.
“It is a good question. I like to think of it as any product, program, initiative, or anything that reduces emissions...