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Islanders to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
2020-06-19
Islanders are encouraged to learn more about the culture, history and heritage of the PEI Mi’kmaq and Indigenous peoples on Prince Edward Island. "National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to reflect on the importance, the deep roots, and the incredible contributions of all Indigenous peoples...
State of the Province Address
2020-02-24
Premier Dennis King delivered his first State of the Province address to Rotary clubs of Prince Edward Island at the PEI Convention Centre on Monday, February 24th. Watch the archived live stream in YouTube. "The three most important priorities that require our attention: first, how we address...
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 Green Isle 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...
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...
Seniors capturing memories and staying connected
2019-11-22
Margaret Howard’s first husband Robert died in a motorcycle accident in 1982 before any of her six children were married. Today, she has 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild who never knew their grandfather. As a member of the Rustico Bay Seniors Club, Howard is hoping to change that by...
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...
Charlottetown Rural High School - home of wetland centre of excellence
2019-11-08
Charlottetown Rural High School recently became the first Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Wetland Centre of Excellence in Prince Edward Island. School alumni joined teachers, students and DUC representatives as well as many generous donors to celebrate decades of work on conservation education at the...
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...
Students dig in during National Tree Week
2019-10-04
Students from L. M. Montgomery Elementary planted 200 trees at Wright's Creek and Andrews Pond during National Tree Week to increase urban tree cover, provide clean air and support the environment. Wright's Creek runs under St. Peters Road, just outside the Charlottetown bypass. The...