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12 organizations to host climate change interns in 2021
2020-10-26
Twelve organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island will host 15 interns and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program. The program provides funding for recent post-secondary graduates to work with host organizations in both...
Working together to support equity in school sports
2020-10-22
A full review of Prince Edward Island School Athletic Association (PEISAA) sports will ensure gender equity for student athletes. “Ensuring equitable opportunities for young women in all levels of sport, and in all areas of life, is important. I want to recognize the courage and leadership of the...
Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation
2020-10-19
A new provincial fund will support creativity and community-led solutions to address climate change. A $3-million commitment being delivered over the next three years, the Climate Challenge Fund will provide up to $100,000 to support projects that either reduce greenhouse gas emissions or help...
Islanders challenged to reduce food waste during Waste Reduction Week
2020-10-16
Many Islanders will likely be shocked to know that each person in Canada is responsible for about 85 kilograms of food waste each year, that food waste and loss is responsible for roughly eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, and the amount of food we waste is...
Applications open for grants to help stop violence against women
2020-10-15
Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in Prince Edward Island. The annual fund of $50,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of violence against women...
Support healthy Island forests for a healthy future
2020-09-24
As part of National Forest Week, Islanders are encouraged to take time to recognize the importance of Island forests and trees to their own health and the Island’s future. “National Forest Week is a time for all Islanders to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us – clean air, wildlife...
Gender equality makes Prince Edward Island stronger
2020-09-23
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week. September 20 to 26, 2020 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, #BecauseOfYou, celebrates the many...
Eastern Kings Wind Farm receives provincial approval subject to conditions
2020-09-02
Minister of Environment, Water and Climate Change Natalie Jameson approved the Prince Edward Island Energy Corporation’s Eastern Kings Wind Farm project under the Environmental Protection Act, subject to 17 conditions that include ongoing monitoring of the impact to the environment. “This decision...
Fish kill reported in Montrose River
2020-08-30
On Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, Conservation Officers received a call from John Lane, Cascumpec Bay Watershed Association coordinator, reporting a fish kill in Alma on the Montrose River. Justice and Public Safety Conservation Officers, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Environment, Water and...
Island organizations invited to host climate interns in 2021
2020-08-17
Organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island can apply to host an intern and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program. “The ClimateSense Professional Internship Program provides funding for recent post-secondary graduates to...