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Statement by Honourable Cory Deagle regarding the presence of MSX in Bedeque Bay
2024-07-13
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement:
“Prince Edward Island has received confirmation of the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in wild oyster samples collected in Bedeque Bay.
While MSX...
Podcast explores the hidden history of PEI
2024-06-28
With production on a fifth season now underway, the hidden island podcast has come a long way since its beginnings in 2020.
The podcast, which is released by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, has seen its number of listeners grow with each new season.
“So far the podcast has been downloaded...
Sowing the seeds of culture with new educational project
2024-06-19
With his lunch break barely started, a Grade 5 École François-Buote student grabs a rake and is ready to carry on making a garden bed.
“Can we go back to work now?” he asks Jason MacNeil, who is the programming coordinator for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. It turns out that student isn’t...
New program at Orwell Corner celebrates cultural diversity in agriculture
2024-05-13
A new program launched at Orwell Corner Historic Village will teach Island students about the agricultural traditions of the Mi’kmaq, French Acadians and British settlers.
Agri-CULTURE Seeds of Change, which kicked off last month, is an educational project funded by the federal department of...
Exercise program helping Islanders with chronic illness
2024-05-10
Back in 2022, Debbie Joy was constantly battling with hip and knee pain.
She struggled with mobility and flexibility issues on a regular basis.
But thanks to a free online program called Exercise for Health, the 67-year-old is seeing positive changes that have improved her life significantly....
Statement by Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture on spring lobster season
2024-04-26
Hon. Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement:
“As Island lobster fishers set out tomorrow, I would like to wish them all a very successful season.
Island lobster fishers have played a crucial role in our communities for many generations....
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...