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Tree growers take it one season at a time
2019-11-08
Christmas tree grower David Smith is used to planting for the future. Each year he plants a new crop of trees, knowing that he won’t see the results of his efforts for 15 years. Although planting and cutting the trees only happens once, each tree represents years of labour; including pruning once a...
PEI agriculture is her passion
2019-10-25
To say Liz Maynard is a community leader is an understatement. As an active member of three boards; including president of the Prince County Hospital Foundation, and many other ongoing volunteer roles, she demonstrates a dedication to helping others and a passion for rural life. “I’m a firm...
Our culture is still alive and it's relevant
2019-10-10
Acadian pride isn’t just important to Charlottetown teacher Maxime Duguay – it’s a calling. Duguay, a teacher at Ecole Francois Buote, has made a career educating young Islanders in the French language, but he said he finds it very gratifying when he can help people discover Acadian culture. “As...
Update - Public Consultations - Independent Child and Youth Advocate Office
2019-09-10
New dates will be announced for the three public consultations postponed this week. Due to clean up after the weekend storm, the following consultations on the creation of an independent Child and Youth Advocate Office are cancelled and will be rescheduled:, Monday, September 9th- Hernewood...
Islanders lending their voices to government boards
2019-09-04
Government agencies, boards and commissions continue to seek Islanders’ knowledge and skills through Engage PEI. In August eight Islanders joined four different agencies, boards and commissions to share their knowledge, time and energy. “Dynamic communities are fueled by Islanders’ commitment to...
Princess Takamado returns to PEI
2019-08-20
Her Imperial Highness, Princess Takamado of Japan will visit Prince Edward Island from August 27 to 29, 2019 as part of the official events to commemorate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada. Her Imperial Highness will be meeting with provincial officials,...
Celebrating l’Acadie together
2019-08-05
Island communities are ready to welcome Acadians, francophones and francophiles from around the world for five days of Acadian cheer. Prince Edward Island will be a first-time co-host to the 25th anniversary of the World Acadian Congress with southeast New Brunswick. The Congress has developed an...
Government boards welcome new members in June
2019-06-28
Islanders continue to dedicate their knowledge and time to provincial agencies, boards and commissions. Through Engage PEI, eight Islanders have joined five different provincial councils and committees this month. With over 70 boards, Islanders can find their fit to contribute their skills and...
Prince Edward Island Premier and new cabinet sworn in today
2019-05-09
Prince Edward Island’s 33 rd Premier Dennis King and new members of Executive Council were sworn in during a ceremony in Georgetown today. “I am honoured to serve as Premier of Prince Edward Island, and I look forward to working with the new members of cabinet,” said Premier King. “We have been...
A step into prehistoric Prince Edward Island
2019-02-21
Islanders will soon get additional insights into the prehistoric landscape of PEI with the recent discovery of a fossilized trackway or series of footprints of a reptile-like mammal that lived 100 million years before dinosaurs. Found near Cavendish PEI National Park in May of 2018, the large...