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Daughters of the Vote engages youth
2017-02-24
Four young Island women will represent Prince Edward Island at a national event marking the 100th anniversary of some women attaining the right to vote in Canadian federal elections.
Jillian MacIntyre, Sarah Crosby, Payton Jadis, and Taya Nabuurs will represent the Island’s four federal ridings...
Bringing history home
2017-02-23
Stacy MacInnis remembers bundling up on cold winter mornings when he was five years old and going next door with his mother to stoke the coal stove for waiting passengers at the Elliott family’s train station in Pleasant Valley.
Fast forward more than 50 years – it’s a summer day and MacInnis, now...
Committed to kindness
2017-02-23
“The face of Englewood School” was surprised with an Extra Mile award this week for her love and commitment to the schools’ students. Administrative assistant Cathy Cairns was “shocked, touched and emotional” when her colleagues announced her win at an assembly on Pink Shirt Day.
“I’m still...
Week celebrates teachers and staff
2017-02-15
This week Islanders are encouraged to thank teachers and staff for supporting our Island’s children and youth.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week February 13 to 17 recognizes teachers, administrators, and staff for the contributions they make to the lives of students. Parents and students...
Week celebrates school counsellors
2017-02-06
School counsellor Mike Peterson says there’s no such thing as an average workday for him.
On a given day, Peterson’s role at Colonel Gray High School puts him in contact with many different students on an equally different number of issues. He is one of 64 counsellors working at 59 English and...
Spring Park Elementary School closing early following threat
2017-02-02
Following a telephone threat, Spring Park Elementary School has been evacuated. All students and staff are safe and police are onsite assessing the threat.
Students have been sent home for the remainder of the day. All students will follow their early closure procedures.
Students have been...