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Tourism sees strong September numbers
2018-11-20
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Numbers released today by Tourism PEI for September show that 2018 will likely be the fifth straight record season for tourism visitation to the province.
At Treetop Haven in Albany, owner Sheila Arsenault has had very little time to wind down after a successful...
Dundas plowing match grounds receive upgrade
2018-11-09
The grounds of the historic Dundas plowing match event in eastern PEI were upgraded through funding from the Department of Rural and Regional Development’s Community Revitalization Program.
“The improvements and expansion to the horse shoe ring and show area have truly changed the grounds” said...
Keeping the great trail safe
2018-10-31
If something happens on the Confederation Trail, chances are Charles Easter is among the first to know.
The Island’s longest serving trail volunteer, Easter has been pedaling the trail – keeping close eyes and ears on all the happenings - since he retired a decade ago.
Clad in a neon yellow...
Montrose community hall gets extensive upgrades
2018-10-25
Residents of Montrose in western PEI have a bigger and better place to enjoy social gatherings and activities thanks to major expansions and upgrades to their local community hall.
The renovations added 16 feet to the facility and include new washrooms, kitchen, appliances and tables and...
Renovations will ‘up the game’ at Terry Fox sports fields
2018-09-11
Renovations to the turf fields at Cornwall’s Terry Fox Sports Complex will help the high-use fields continue to host provincial, regional, and national-level competitions.
The Prince Edward Island government contributed $100,000 to the project through the Rural Growth Initiative’s Community...
Poor weather fails to dampen travelers’ spirits in June
2018-08-02
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Tourism numbers were strong in June, despite a full month of relatively poor weather.
All entry points to Prince Edward Island, including the Confederation Bridge, The Charlottetown Airport, and Northumberland Ferries, reported traffic close to par with last June,...
Community facilities receive funding for repairs
2018-08-02
Two new projects have been approved for funding under the provincial government’s $2.5 million Community Revitalization Program, as follows:
The York Point Historical Society will receive $3,570 towards the total cost of $7,141 to replace shingles on the roof of the York Point Community Centre;...
Sending her music across the Atlantic
2018-07-27
Jenni Roberge wants to introduce her music into the Iceland and Scandinavian markets, and she hopes a mystical, live-performance video shot in historic St. Mary’s Church will help her do just that.
The 28-year-old musician’s efforts will get a boost from a $5,000 grant from the provincial...
Province awards Arts Grants
2018-07-25
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Singer-songwriter Jenni Roberge will produce three live-performance music videos with the Atlantic String Machine with the $5,000 Arts Grant she received from the Prince Edward Island government.
Roberge is among 12 Island artists who recently received a total of $50...