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Sixteen year-old proud to cast historic vote
2016-09-30
Taylor Kember just celebrated her 16th birthday – a big milestone in any teenager’s life. It’s also a Canadian milestone as she will be one of the first-ever 16 and 17-year-olds registered to vote in electoral reform plebiscite this fall.
“I want to vote,” the effervescent grade 11 Grace Christian...
Adam Ross never stops working for youth
2016-09-29
After a third person Adam Ross knew sent him an application to join the new Youth Futures Council, he realized he should seriously consider becoming a member.
The 26-year-old applied online and was pleasantly surprised when he got the call telling him he had been chosen through Engage PEI to be a...
Committee fits Donald DesRoches passion for education
2016-09-23
Donald DesRoches believes lifelong learning is the key to success in the modern workplace – and a fundamental right.
“Change is constant and continuous learning is the best way to manage,” he said.
The president of Collège Acadie practices what he preaches. Last June he donned a mortar board and...
Three things to teach your child about school fire drills
2016-09-20
In the coming weeks, students and staff of Island schools will hear the peal of the alarm bell and take part in school-wide fire drills. It’s a familiar routine most will remember from bygone school days, but for some younger students it may be a new experience. The drills are just as important for...
Health PEI board is natural fit after long nursing career
2016-09-16
Dr. Rosemary Herbert of Charlottetown was looking for ways to continue contributing to her community after a long and distinguished nursing career. “I have 39 years of experience in nursing and health education and I wanted to help out and give back,” she said.
When the calls from Engage PEI came...
Helping PEI grow inspires active mom and entrepreneur
2016-09-08
Like many Islanders, Summerside business person Cora Lee Dunbar spends a lot of time at the rink. Whether she’s cheering on her son or her daughter or playing hockey herself, the single mother says keeping active is part of their family routine.
Cora Lee is a committee member of the Heart and...
Preserving our natural history
2016-09-01
When Diane Griffin considered opportunities to get involved with any of nearly 70 government agencies, boards and commissions through Engage PEI, she knew exactly where she fit: the Museum and Heritage Foundation.
Many people might not realize it but the Museum and Heritage Foundation board is...