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Statement by Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture on National Tourism Week in Canada
2024-04-15
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement:
“April 15-19 is National Tourism Week and this year’s theme is Canada: Powered by Tourism.
This week is a great opportunity to recognize the tourism industry’s economic, social and cultural...
Pop-up fairs to highlight the importance of volunteering
2024-04-12
April 14 – 20, 2024 is National Volunteer Week and to celebrate, Meals on Wheel and the Voluntary Resource Council, in partnership with the Province of Prince Edward Island, will be hosting a series of volunteer appreciation pop-up fairs.
The pop-up fairs will be set up in a trade show format,...
Increasing funding for rural community growth
2024-04-10
More funding is available to community non-profits, indigenous organizations and municipal governments for projects that enhance rural communities in Prince Edward Island.
Under the Community Capacity Building stream of the Rural Growth Initiative, projects that are eligible may receive funding...
Callbeck House receives heritage designation
2024-03-28
The Callbeck House in Central Bedeque has been designated a Provincial Heritage Place under the PEI Heritage Places Protection Act.
The designation means the property must be preserved and the building cannot be altered in a way that would detract from its historical significance. It is located on...
Islanders receive 2024 Heritage Awards
2024-03-22
Several Islanders were recognized recently for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage.
PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, along with Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry, presented the 2024 Heritage Awards to groups and individuals in several categories at Eptek Art &...
Minister of sport offers congratulations to Hannah Taylor
2024-03-01
Today, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture Cory Deagle issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I would like to congratulate Hannah Taylor of Summerside on qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
With her recent victory...
Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park will host several Jack Frost Winterfest activities
2024-02-15
While the temperatures are dropping things are heating up for this year’s Jack Frost Winterfest, running February 16-19.
It’s a popular family event in PEI for both locals and visitors and with many of the snow activities taking place at Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park in Brookvale, it’s gearing...
Book club celebrating Black authors
2024-01-31
The Beaconsfield Book Club: BIPOC Speculative Fiction Society is celebrating the works of three Black authors.
Culture critic and diversity specialist Evelyn Bradley and writer and historical interpreter Caitlyn Paxson will be reading and chatting about:
The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope...
Helping students learn about the history of Black Islanders in PEI
2024-01-19
Debbie Langston immigrated to Prince Edward Island in 2004 with her young family. In 2018, while working in a local school and doing research for Black History Month, she came across the story of The Bog.
Langston was excited to learn more about the Black community that has existed in PEI since...
Beaconsfield Historic House announces winter concert series
2024-01-15
Beaconsfield Historic House will be presenting a limited series of 10 concerts at the facility’s Double Drawing Room.
The fundraising event promises an intimate musical experience, with only 15 tickets available for each show.
“Don't miss this amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in the world...