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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 ...
New trapping restrictions announced for public lands
2016-11-24
New trapping restrictions set aside public areas for both trappers and non-trappers to enjoy the outdoors, while also helping to prevent injuries to domestic animals.
Trapping will be restricted on an additional 800 hectares (1,977 acres) of public land identified by the Government of Prince...
Capital budget invests in priority areas
2016-11-24
The provincial government will invest more than $96 million to build and maintain schools, manors, hospitals and highways and other priority infrastructure over the coming year.
Prince Edward Island’s 2017-18 Capital Budget, which Finance Minister Allen Roach presented in the Legislature today...
Sometimes, what’s old is new again
2016-11-24
Jack Dwyer now knows how many places the Stanley Cup visits each year; Payton Smith found out there is a piece of Canada on the moon.
The two Island elementary-school students took a fresh look at a couple of well-known topics for their school Heritage Fair projects and have received national...
Safe places provided for supervised child visits
2016-11-23
A new supervised access and exchange program will provide safe spaces for children of separated or divorced parents.
Government is partnering with CHANCES and PEI Family Resource Centres to provide safe and neutral places for children to be picked up or to spend time with a parent. There are now...
Booklet will educate off-highway riders
2016-11-23
A new guidebook will educate how to operate off-highway vehicles safely and legally and prevent costly damage to Island agriculture.
The booklet was developed in response to multiple instances of crop damage on farms across Prince Edward Island due to snowmobiles and ATVs. It is a joint effort of...
Stronger economic growth results in lower deficit
2016-11-23
A provincial economic update and second-quarter budget forecast both contain positive news for Islanders.
The economic update and second-quarter forecast were tabled in the legislature today by Finance Minister Allen Roach. At $7.9 million, the projected 2016-17 deficit is $1.7 million lower than...
Bonshaw trail naming honours Mi’kmaq heritage
2016-11-22
The traditions and history of Prince Edward Island’s First Nations will be recognized with the naming of the main trail at the newly-expanded Bonshaw Provincial Park.
Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar joined Chief Brian Francis of Abegweit First Nation and Chief...
SkillsPEI connects new, former residents to Island workforce
2016-11-21
Cheryl Burns and Jean-Claude Barabe both credit SkillsPEI programs offered through Tremploy for helping them transition into the Prince Edward Island workforce.
A former Islander living in Ontario, Burns participated in the 12-week Career Bridges program offered in Charlottetown. The program gave...
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...