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Economic value of PEI seafood industry exceeds $1 billion
2021-10-13
The seafood industry has an economic contribution of $938 million to the Island’s economy and a further $262 million in other provinces for a combined economic impact of $1.2 billion, according to a study by Ernst and Young. The PEI Seafood Sector Economic Contribution Study was prepared for the...
Statement on the passing of Joe Van Den Bremt
2021-09-16
Fisheries and Communities Minister Jamie Fox issued the following statement on the passing of Joe Van Den Bremt: “On behalf of the province of Prince Edward Island, I wish to express my condolences to the family and friends of Joe Van Den Bremt. Joe was a pioneer of the mussel industry on Prince...
New program to boost youth engagement in rural community boards
2021-09-10
A new pilot program is offering learning opportunities for up to 20 high school students in rural communities across the province by getting them involved in rural municipality boards and NGOs. The Youth on Board program is offered by the provincial Department of Fisheries and Communities. The...
Charlottetown restaurant takes home the title
2021-08-05
After all the votes were tallied for this year's PEI Lobster Love campaign, a classic version of the lobster roll received the most love from lobster fans. From July 5th to 31st, participating restaurants across the Island were vying for the title of 'Most Loved Lobster Roll'. While...
Souris Show Hall spruced up through provincial program funding
2021-07-16
The Souris Show Hall, a century-old landmark, may see new life as a local cultural centre thanks in part to funding through programs under the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Souris Show Hall Foundation Ltd. which operates the hall, received a total of $21,500 from provincial government....
Program helps new fishers prepare to join industry
2021-07-13
The provincial government is renewing the Future Fisher Program to continue providing assistance and advice to new entrants to the Island lobster industry. The program offers mentoring and financial support for new entrants to the Island lobster fishery and helps them become knowledgeable on...
PEI Lobster Love returns this July
2021-07-05
As Prince Edward Island continues to welcome more and more people to our shores, a signature PEI Lobster dish is once again ready to 'roll out' the welcome matt with the return of PEI Lobster Love. From July 5th to 31st, participating Island restaurants are serving up their best takes on...
Atlantic Provinces Sign New Memorandum of Understanding for Aquaculture
2021-06-16
The ministers responsible for aquaculture in the Atlantic Provinces have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the ongoing development and management of their industries, based on common principles. This extends the previous MOU signed in 2008. Aquaculture is an important economic...
Cleaning Our Shoreline initiative returns
2021-06-14
The Cleaning Our Shoreline initiative resumes Monday, June 21, continuing the province’s work to protect the environment and to keep PEI coastal shoreline and waters healthy. Student crews have been hired Island-wide and are ready to remove debris and waste from Prince Edward Island’s coasts. “...
Aquaculture industry to introduce more environmentally friendly buoys
2021-04-28
A new pilot project is focusing on replacing existing buoys in PEI waterways with more environmentally friendly and sustainable buoys. The Expanded Polystyrene Replacement Program will work with identified stakeholders in the aquaculture industry to remove approximately 40,000 polystyrene buoys and...