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Levees - an Island tradition
2018-12-31
(originally posted December 2017)
Ringing in the new year with good cheer is a time-honoured tradition for many Islanders.
There are nearly 40 levees planned for New Year’s Day across the Island, some starting bright and early in the morning.
Although the levee tradition dates back to King Louis...
Help keep first responders safe - slow down
2018-12-24
Summerside Police know what they want for Christmas.
It’s for drivers to slow down and pay attention when police are working on the side of the road.
“We’re pretty vulnerable when we leave our vehicles,” Sergeant Jason Blacquiere said. “Drivers get curious to see what is going on at a road stop...
Combining nutrition awareness and Indigenous traditions
2018-12-24
A new cooking class is promoting nutrition in PEI’s Indigenous community by helping participants combine traditional dishes with modern methods.
Melody Hyde, dietitian and health promotion coordinator for the Abegweit First Nation, delivered a program called Slow Cooked Dreams at the Abegweit...
Finding professional fulfillment and a warm welcome in rural health care
2018-12-19
Andrew Fudge found a welcoming community and a fulfilling career when he moved from Newfoundland to work as a registered nurse at Western Hospital in Alberton. After graduating from Memorial University last year, Fudge said he chose Prince Edward Island because it offered a stable full-time...
Who grows your Christmas dinner?
2018-12-17
Celebrate your holiday Island style this season with local ingredients and inspirations grown and produced by fellow Islanders - and consider setting an extra place at your table for a newcomer to experience the spirit of a Prince Edward Island Christmas.
Since Prince Edward Island is Canada’s...
Showing the benefits of supported employment
2018-12-12
For years organizations like Inclusions East in Montague, Community Inclusions in O'Leary and Tremploy in Charlottetown have been helping Island residents with intellectual challenges find rewarding work in their community.
Now, a new video series will show just how valuable their work is to...
Lessons in life, on the baseball diamond
2018-12-07
Sports can be an avenue to friendship and learning for young people, but not everyone has equal access to these opportunities.
A new free program, Girls at Bat, is offering the learning experience to Charlottetown area youth by exposing them to baseball. It’s a collaboration between the Women’s...