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Province partners with PEI Fishermen’s Association to develop e-log solution
2023-03-02
Fishers in Prince Edward Island will soon be using a new homegrown e-log system to help protect ocean resources. To meet the reporting requirements set out by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for Island fishers by 2024, the Department of Fisheries and Communities (DFC) is providing a...
New fund for the anniversary of PEI joining Confederation
2023-01-16
A new fund will support projects that celebrate the 150th anniversary of Prince Edward Island joining Confederation. The PEI 150 Celebration Fund is available for communities and cultural organizations that wish to engage residents and visitors in anniversary activities through any existing...
Province continues investments into rural PEI
2022-12-14
Island community organizations, municipalities, and local development corporations are partnering with the province to help build inclusive, vibrant and resilient communities. The Department of Fisheries and Communities, through the various streams of the Rural Growth Initiative , has committed...
Island artists receive grants
2022-12-07
Elizabeth Iwunwa says receiving an arts grant feels like a pat on the back. Iwunwa is among 13 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. "Artists often have to choose between either creating meaningful work by bringing esoteric,...
Province helps community centres reach net zero goals
2022-11-30
Island community centres can now access additional funding to upgrade their facilities with heat pumps. Through the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action’s Heat Pumps for Community Spaces project and the Community Revitalization Program of the Department of Fisheries and Communities...
Financial aid available for fishery and aquaculture industries; Province launches surveys to assess seafood industry damages
2022-10-26
Island fishers and aquaculturists who have experienced damage due to Hurricane Fiona can access immediate financial supports and request clean-up assistance from the Province. Island aquaculturists and fishers may be eligible for financial assistance through the Provincial Disaster Financial...
New program supports cultural inclusion and community enhancement
2022-09-06
A new pilot program supports projects or initiatives that directly contribute to making Prince Edward Island a more inclusive province. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program will fund a wide range of small and large projects to improve cultural inclusion,...
Youth on Board connects students and community organizations
2022-08-25
Young Island residents can gain valuable experience volunteering with not-for-profit organizations. The Youth-on-Board project has been renewed for a second year and aims to connect 40 high school students with opportunities to get involved in local governments and rural community organizations...
Everyone’s a comedian: Province helps make comedy accessible and inclusive
2022-08-02
Comedy is a serious business. Just ask Tanya MacCallum. “Art is an occupation,” says the local stand-up comedian who uses the stage name Tanya Nicolle . “You may have to tell a joke 50 times before you know if it’s a quality joke.” And with only a handful of venues on PEI where comedians can...
Show your Team PEI spirit
2022-07-27
Island residents, family and friends of the 2022 Team PEI delegation, along with the Province, will be cheering on young athletes at the upcoming Canada Summer Games. “These young Island athletes have worked incredibly hard to be the very best in their sport, and the opportunity to represent our...