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Islanders lend expertise to provincial boards
2021-07-30
Communities across the province continue to benefit from the experiences, knowledge and values that Islanders bring to their membership on agencies, boards and commissions. In July, 43 Islanders were appointed or reappointed to 11 agencies, boards and commissions. With over 70 boards across...
Province welcomes new board members
2021-07-02
Through Engage PEI, more Islanders can have their voices heard on provincial boards. Seven boards welcomed 25 new and returning members in the month of June. “Being part of a government board is a great way to get involved in shaping the future of our province. Every Islander has a unique...
Canadian and provincial flags lowered to honour the lives of Indigenous children
2021-06-25
The Government of Prince Edward Island will be lowering flags to remember the lives of young Indigenous peoples found in the unmarked graves in Saskatchewan. All flags flown at all government buildings were flown at half-mast for several weeks to pay our respect to Indigenous peoples across Canada...
Farmers Talk program featured as part of Canada’s Premiers Promising Practices Podcast
2021-05-05
Islanders and other Canadians can learn more about PEI’s FarmersTalk.ca initiative as part of a new podcast series on mental health and addictions support. Members of the farming community are joined by Premier Dennis King, Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson to discuss the challenges...
Premier King announces changes to Cabinet
2020-02-21
Premier Dennis King today announced changes to Cabinet that will put a further emphasis on efforts to conserve the environment and adapt to climate change while delivering on a commitment to building a stronger, healthier province for Islanders. Natalie Jameson, member of the Legislative Assembly...
Islanders continue to join government boards in the new year
2020-02-04
Communities across the province continue to benefit from the insight and knowledge that Islanders bring through their membership on agencies, boards and commissions. Close to 20 Islanders have been appointed and reappointed to seven government boards in January. “The innovative ideas Islanders come...
New French services added for Summerset Manor residents
2020-01-24
The Acadian and Francophone community will benefit by having access to more French language services. Residents and visitors at Summerset Manor will be better served with newly designated French language services in the following areas: Orientation services Reception services Long-term dental...
Is it compost, waste or recyclable?
2019-12-12
On a cold, sunny day during the week before Christmas, staff are hard at work at the GreenIsle recycling plant in Charlottetown. They’re bracing for the busiest week of the year. “A garbage man loves Christmas, but we get the blues on Boxing Day. You really can’t explain how much comes in; you have...
This season, give the gift of Prince Edward Island
2019-12-02
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list? Take a local approach to gift buying this holiday season and you'll be giving twice. Buying products and experiences that originate right here in Prince Edward Island is the gift that keeps on giving -- to our local economy, that is. When...
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...