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Funding program supports PEI oyster industry
2020-11-19
An innovative and collaborative funding project is helping to sustain the oyster industry and the environment in PEI. PEI Oyster growers were hit hard due to COVID-19 and they had an excess of oysters available this fall. The Oyster Enhancement Fund redistributed more than four million surplus...
Rural development programs continue to support Islanders in rural areas
2020-10-26
Through the department of Fisheries and Communities, the provincial government continues to work with and support people in rural communities across PEI throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, more than $2 million has been invested to deliver 70 projects in various rural areas on PEI. “...
Islanders roll out the love for PEI lobster rolls
2020-08-06
Prince Edward Island is home to some of the tastiest lobster rolls you can find, and the first ever PEI Lobster Love campaign confirmed this. Throughout the campaign, which ran from July 6 to 31, 75 restaurants from across the Island served up their best PEI lobster rolls as they competed for the...
Coast Guard crews enjoy PEI shellfish
2020-08-03
Over 15 Canadian Coast Guard crews were treated to fresh Island shellfish this month. The Department of Fisheries and Communities worked with industry to purchase and donate a variety of PEI oysters and mussels to Coast Guard Crews all over Atlantic Canada, to show appreciation for all they do. “I...
New council to help Island rural development
2020-07-22
Islanders in rural PEI will benefit from a new council that will help ensure government decisions support various aspects of rural Prince Edward Island, such as people, communities, wellness and the environment. The 12 member Rural Communities Council will review government strategies, policies and...
Kensington and Area Soccer Club gets new clubhouse
2020-07-16
The Kensington and Area Soccer Club (KASC) will benefit from a new clubhouse and allow the community to host more soccer tournaments and training events with support from the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Rural Growth Initiative supports the revitalization of rural communities through...
More job opportunities available in rural areas
2020-06-30
The Employment Development Agency will provide funding for an additional 200 employment positions to businesses in rural PEI, through the Rural Jobs Initiative. The Rural Jobs Initiative helps rural business owners to recruit, hire, and train staff and supports innovation in rural communities...
Program connects Islanders with jobs in seafood industry
2020-06-16
Islanders looking for a job can now more easily find work in the seafood industry through a labour program restructured by the Province in partnership with the PEI Seafood Processors Association. Islanders and students who are interested in working in a seafood processing plant can register with...
New initiative to clean-up Island shores, protect the environment
2020-06-05
Today, the province announced the Cleaning Our Shoreline initiative as part of its commitment to protecting the environment and keeping coastal shoreline and waters healthy. The Cleaning Our Shoreline initiative will start on Monday, June 8, in accordance with World Oceans Day. Island students...
Atlantic Canada’s fisheries ministers to collaborate in helping industry weather impact of COVID-19
2020-03-19
Fisheries and Communities Minister Jamie Fox initiated a conference call of the four Atlantic ministers and deputy ministers responsible for fisheries and aquaculture to discuss the impact that COVID-19 is having on the fishing and aquaculture industries Prince Edward Island Minister of Fisheries...