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Province provides funding to Island firefighters

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-provides-funding-to-island-firefighters
2022-03-31
Upgraded firefighting equipment will soon be in the hands of over a thousand career and volunteer firefighters across Island communities. The Province will be providing a one-time grant of $350,000 to Island fire departments. Each of the 35 Island fire services will receive $10,000 to help them...
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Funding support for Island halls, arenas and rinks now available 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/funding-support-for-island-halls-arenas-and-rinks-now-available
2022-01-07
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island is announcing funding support to ensure the viability of important community facilities.  The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls, Rinks and Curling Facilities will provide non-repayable grants of up to $2,500 to assist with ongoing...

Fisheries and Aquaculture funding program accepting more applications

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/fisheries-and-aquaculture-funding-program-accepting-more-applications
2021-11-09
Island fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing companies can once again apply for financial support through the PEI Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, Innovation and Growth (RIG) Program . The program launched in 2019 to help Island companies in the fisheries and aquaculture industries adopt...

Province working on a seafood environmental impact reduction plan

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-working-on-a-seafood-environmental-impact-reduction-plan
2021-11-03
The provincial government will create a new, robust strategy to reduce environmental impacts of the Island’s seafood sectors.  In partnership with researchers, industry, other provincial departments, and multi-level government partners, the Department of Fisheries and Communities will lead the...

Prince Edward Island looks at new opportunities with the resurgence of redfish

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-looks-at-new-opportunities-with-the-resurgence-of-redfish
2021-10-22
The provincial Department of Fisheries and Communities continues to closely follow the resurgence of the redfish stock in an area of the Gulf of St Lawrence known as Unit 1.  The PEI groundfish industry has been actively involved in the current experimental quota fishery collecting additional...

Economic value of PEI seafood industry exceeds $1 billion

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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...
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Charlottetown restaurant takes home the title

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/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....
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