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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...
Recipients of the Anti-Racism Grants and Microgrants
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Monday, April 15, 2024
Seventeen community organizations are receiving a total of $148,518 in provincial funding to deliver activities that support cultural diversity and inclusion in Prince Edward Island.
The Anti-Racism Grants and Anti-Racism Microgrants assist with projects that benefit racialized and Indigenous communities and strengthen the link between racial...
Statement by Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture on National Tourism Week in Canada
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Monday, April 15, 2024
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement:
“April 15-19 is National Tourism Week and this year’s theme is Canada: Powered by Tourism.
This week is a great opportunity to recognize the tourism industry’s economic, social and cultural importance to our country and our province.
Here...
Over 100,000 Pharmacy Plus PEI Assessments
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Friday, April 12, 2024
Pharmacy Plus PEI is celebrating more than 100,000 assessments for certain common ailments or to renew eligible prescriptions since the launch of the program 18 months ago.
Pharmacy Plus PEI is available at 49 pharmacies in 16 communities across the Island.
“Pharmacists have been champions by supporting Islanders closer to home with more...