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Islanders share skills & knowledge through Engage PEI
2018-06-29
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island –, Islanders continue to dedicate their time and expertise with provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions. Two provincial government boards welcomed four new members in June:, Emergency Medical Services Board, • Darrell Chaisson • Christine...
Plant diagnostic lab re-opens for season
2018-06-29
The PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) plant diagnostic section has re-opened for the 2018 season and is currently accepting samples. The PEIAL serves all commodity farmers, agricultural representatives and greenhouse producers. Crop types accepted include potatoes, cereals, fruit crops and cole...
PEI Liquor Control Commission campaign supports Canadian Red Cross
2018-06-29
For the eighth consecutive summer, shoppers visiting PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) outlets throughout the province will have the opportunity to add a donation to their purchase and support the Canadian Red Cross. “This generous support from the PEILCC customers with the support of...
Islanders with vision loss get more help with drug costs
2018-06-29
Vision loss is very personal to David Hilchey. His daughter lives with a syndrome that will - within this decade - limit her vision to what would be seen looking through a straw. After almost 10 years of volunteering for the national organization that supports Canadians living with vision loss, he...
Province issuing rebates to Maritime Electric residential customers
2018-06-29
Islanders will begin receiving rebates on the cost of household electricity under terms of a new agreement between Prince Edward Island and Maritime Electric. A 10 percent rebate will be applied on the first block – 2,000 kilowatts-hours – of all residential customers served by Maritime Electric....
Government is progressing towards women’s equality
2018-06-27
The provincial government continues to work with the Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women to improve women’s lives in our province. Government received a B- grade on the advisory council's 2018 Equality Report Card, which highlights areas of progress and areas of...
Province takes ‘action’ to grow film industry
2018-06-27
Prince Edward Island’s independent filmmakers now have more support to help them produce quality content and grow the industry. The provincial government has launched two new film initiatives – the Film Media Fund and Film 4Ward program. They are funded by $350,000 from the Department of Economic...