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Is it compost, waste or recyclable?

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/is-it-compost-waste-or-recyclable
2021-12-15
Tips for sorting waste, Christmas Cards, Packaging and Gift Wrapping Items, Wrapping paper usually goes in compost (don’t worry about a little bit of tape) but foil and cellophane goes in waste. Box board (gift boxes, etc.) goes in compost, not recyclable. Corrugated cardboard boxes are recyclable...

This season, give the gift of Prince Edward Island

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/this-season-give-the-gift-of-prince-edward-island
2019-12-02
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? Take a local approach to gift buying this holiday season and you'll be giving twice. Buying products and experiences that originate right here in Prince Edward Island is the gift that keeps on giving -- to our local economy, that is. When...
PEI Christmas tree farm and trees baled for sale with "Buy Local" badge in middle of the image

Tree growers take it one season at a time

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/tree-growers-take-it-one-season-at-a-time
2019-11-08
Christmas tree grower David Smith is used to planting for the future. Each year he plants a new crop of trees, knowing that he won’t see the results of his efforts for 15 years. Although planting and cutting the trees only happens once, each tree represents years of labour; including pruning once a...
Liz Maynard, vice-présidente du conseil de la Société d’assurance agricole

PEI agriculture is her passion

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-agriculture-is-her-passion
2019-10-25
To say Liz Maynard is a community leader is an understatement. As an active member of three boards; including president of the Prince County Hospital Foundation, and many other ongoing volunteer roles, she demonstrates a dedication to helping others and a passion for rural life. “I’m a firm...

Our culture is still alive and it's relevant

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/our-culture-is-still-alive-and-its-relevant
2019-10-10
Acadian pride isn’t just important to Charlottetown teacher Maxime Duguay – it’s a calling. Duguay, a teacher at Ecole Francois Buote, has made a career educating young Islanders in the French language, but he said he finds it very gratifying when he can help people discover Acadian culture. “As...
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Levees - an Island tradition

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/levees-island-tradition
2018-12-31
(originally posted December 2017) Ringing in the new year with good cheer is a time-honoured tradition for many Islanders. There are nearly 40 levees planned for New Year’s Day across the Island, some starting bright and early in the morning. Although the levee tradition dates back to King Louis...
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Who grows your Christmas dinner?

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/who-grows-your-christmas-dinner
2018-12-17
Celebrate your holiday Island style this season with local ingredients and inspirations grown and produced by fellow Islanders - and consider setting an extra place at your table for a newcomer to experience the spirit of a Prince Edward Island Christmas. Since Prince Edward Island is Canada’s Food...
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Island businesses have reason to be confident

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/island-businesses-have-reason-be-confident
2018-08-31
When Erin McGrath-Gaudet joined the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in 2007, Prince Edward Island had a budget deficit while other provinces were enjoying surpluses. Now the Island has posted its third-straight surplus budget – and boasts impressive growth in population and GDP (...
Congres Mondial Acadien, Caraquet 2016

Excitement already building for Acadian Congrès 2019

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/excitement-already-building-for-acadian-congres-2019
2018-06-14
More than 100,000 people will descend on Prince Edward Island and southeast New Brunswick in 2019 for the Congrès Mondial Acadien (World Acadian Congress) August 10 to 24, and organizer Claudette Thériault says the event will have an earth-shaking impact the region’s culture and economy. Held every...
Georgetown CAO Dorothy MacDonald and Mayor Lewis Lavandier

Wastewater investments give Georgetown room to grow

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/wastewater-investments-give-georgetown-room-grow
2018-02-27
Investing in infrastructure -, Overlooking Georgetown’s bustling harbour a few blocks from town hall is its new wastewater lagoon – a modest feature that will play a big part in the town’s future. “We are really excited about this,” said Dorothy MacDonald, Georgetown’s chief administrative officer...
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