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About the Holland College Board of Governors
2023-06-28
As outlined in the Holland College Act, the purpose of the board is to oversee the Holland College facilities located on PEI, as well as to make necessary appointments and removals of all personnel involved in the operation of these facilities.
Who serves on the Board?
A number of Islanders who...
Meet PEI’s new Poet Laureate – Tanya Davis
2023-04-28
Tanya Davis is a familiar face for many Islanders. The singer-songwriter has performed at venues around PEI, such as The Guild, Trailside Music Hall, and Baba’s Lounge. Davis is also a poet and was recently named PEI’s Poet Laureate.
Davis says she’s thrilled about her new role.
“I’m excited to...
Tanya Davis named Provincial Poet Laureate
2023-02-14
Islanders gathered today at Government House to welcome and celebrate Prince Edward Island’s new Poet Laureate Tanya Davis.
In her new role, Tanya Davis will act as a spokesperson for literature in Prince Edward Island and raise awareness of poetry and the spoken word.
“The Poet Laureate position...
Community Service Bursary amount doubles for students
2023-01-20
Supports have doubled for high school students who volunteer at a registered volunteer organization and receive a Community Service Bursary.
More than $270,300 has been distributed to 260 post-secondary students this school year through the Community Service Bursary.
“This year we doubled the...
Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training to promote skills development and career planning in school, universities and community colleges
2022-10-25
Students in schools, universities, community colleges, and families in Atlantic Canada will now have access to more resources to promote skills development and how these skills can be used to facilitate a successful transition into the job market. These resources can be found in one location at...
Province helping families with child care fees
2022-10-19
The Province is providing support to help with child care costs for parents and families impacted by hurricane Fiona.
“This has been a tough time for many Island families and we recognize the increased burden families faced when schools or early learning and child...
PEI Book Awards 2022 short list
2022-05-06
The Island’s best published writing has been nominated for the 2022 Prince Edward Island Book Awards.
The awards are presented every two years to recognize authors, editors, and book producers in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature and poetry.
“The PEI Book Awards let...
2022 PEI Book Awards open for nominations
2022-01-13
Island authors, editors, and book creators are encouraged to apply for a PEI Book Award before January 31, 2022.
The awards are presented every two years in four categories of writing including, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature, that show excellence in content, design, and...
Child care support for children and families impacted by COVID-19
2022-01-06
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announces further details on school aged child care supports as schools remain closed to in-class learning until at least January 17, 2022 due to Covid-19.
Government recognizes the increased burden to families who require child care while school is...
Women in PEI: Statistical Review: The Fourth Edition now available
2021-05-28
The latest statistical review of women in Prince Edward Island provides valuable information for gender-based analysis.
Women in PEI: A Statistical Review: The Fourth Edition provides a snapshot of the female population in Prince Edward Island based on sex and gender-disaggregated data on...