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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...
Pop-up fairs to highlight the importance of volunteering
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Friday, April 12, 2024
April 14 – 20, 2024 is National Volunteer Week and to celebrate, Meals on Wheel and the Voluntary Resource Council, in partnership with the Province of Prince Edward Island, will be hosting a series of volunteer appreciation pop-up fairs.
The pop-up fairs will be set up in a trade show format, with tables allowing organizations to share...
Financial supports for agriculture industry housing temporary foreign workers
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Province is launching a grant program for agricultural operations looking to make improvements to living quarters located on the farm.
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) in Agriculture Housing Improvement Program will provide eligible agriculture operations with grants of up to $15,000 to improve living conditions for TFWs in PEI’s...
New grants to expand Early Years Centres
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
The provincial government is announcing two new funding grants to support the expansion of child care spaces within Early Years Centres (EYCs) across the province.
The new EYC Expansion Capital Grant and the EYC Architectural Fee Reimbursement Grant build on government's commitment to ensuring that every child has access to high-quality early...
Increasing funding for rural community growth
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
More funding is available to community non-profits, indigenous organizations and municipal governments for projects that enhance rural communities in Prince Edward Island.
Under the Community Capacity Building stream of the Rural Growth Initiative, projects that are eligible may receive funding to cover up to 75 percent (up from 50 percent) of...
PEI invests almost $25 million in long term care
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Today, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, announced an agreement has been reached with private long term care operators which will result in a record investment of almost $25 million dollars.
The investment will include opening 54 new beds in the coming...
Supporting outdoor learning
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Island students are learning while outdoors and having fun at the same time thanks to more than 100 projects funded through new grants from the Department of Education and Early Years.
The Outdoor Learning Grants are funding all sorts of outdoor activities, including day trips, conservation projects, outdoor classrooms and play spaces, weather...
West Prince Curling Club celebrates grand opening
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Monday, April 8, 2024
Curlers are celebrating a new beginning at the West Prince Curling Club in Mill River.
The picturesque Mill River Resort, best known for golf, is now home to the newest curling venue in Prince Edward Island. The Government of Canada contributed $2.3 million through its Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program while PEI invested $1.9 million,...
Provincial grants for student housing study
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Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing support for a study to improve understanding of evolving student housing needs and expectations at the province’s post-secondary institutions.
The Post-Secondary Student Needs Assessment Project is receiving $55,000 from the provincial government through the Departments of Housing, Land and...