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Islanders appointed to boards in November
2016-12-05
In November, 20 Islanders were appointed or reappointed to represent the public's interests through Engage PEI. New vacancies are created on provincial government agencies, boards, or commissions each month when terms expire. Islanders serving on more than 70 boards represent the diversity...
Sharing his cultural perspective
2016-12-01
Abegweit First Nations Chief Brian Francis has seen more interest in incorporating First Nations people’s stories and history into Prince Edward Island culture. “People are finally paying attention,” Francis said. “And it can’t come too soon.” This is a photo of Abegweit First Nations Chief Brian...
The world wants more Anne
2016-11-30
Canada’s most successful and critically acclaimed new musical in recent memory is about a Prince Edward Island icon, and has a cast full of Islanders. Anne & Gilbert is based on the novels, Anne of the Island, and , Anne of Avonlea, by L.M. Montgomery, both sequels to the classic Anne of...
She’s brought her learning back home
2016-11-25
Dr. Bonnie Stewart is home in Prince Edward Island now, but she spent the first decade of her career travelling and working as an educator around the globe. She continues to work around the world, delivering keynote speeches at digital innovation conferences in the United States, Europe, the Middle...
These spuds make mighty great chips
2016-11-25
There’s a good chance that the next bag of Frito Lay potato chips you tear open will contain chips from Prince Edward Island-grown potatoes. Historic Freetown-based Monaghan Farms is Frito Lay’s largest supplier of raw product for export and were their top Canadian supplier in 2007. They ...
An advocate for small business
2016-11-18
Many people who live in the Charlottetown area know Jennifer Evans. The general manager of Ocean 100 and Hot 105.5 radio stations can also be found chairing the Gold Cup Parade committee and serving on the boards of Junior Achievement, the Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Holland...