Recent News
Statement by Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture on spring lobster season
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...
Sunny mornings, an e-bike and a bike lane make for an easy commute
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...
Statement by Premier King on Cyberbullying Awareness Day
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...
Province adds 144 social housing units through purchases in 2023-2024
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...
Students create podcast to keep Island youth informed
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...
Forestry Commission hosting public meetings regarding a new forest policy
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...
Organizations receive support through Community Housing Fund
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...
Applications open for Ignition Fund
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...
Cleantech 101 with Sandra Moore, PEI’s first director of cleantech
“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...
Recipients of the Anti-Racism Grants and Microgrants
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...