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Porktoberfest spotlights local chefs, Island food, October 1-31
2016-09-30
Prince Edward Island pork products will be the big winner when Island chefs compete to be the best of Porktoberfest 2016.
The October 1 to 31 campaign will include 20 Island restaurants serving pork burgers, bratwurst, pulled pork, sausages, pork tenderloin, ribs, bellies, schnitzel, chops, and...
School review data and public consultation schedule now available
2016-09-30
Details on the public information and consultation process on the school review are now available at Better Learning for All.
The website includes information on the review process, data on each school in the Public Schools Branch, information presented to the board on September 27th, and the...
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...
Smoother service, prepared clients to speed commercial vehicle registrations
2016-09-30
Changes are coming that will make it easier and faster to register a commercial vehicle in Prince Edward Island.
Beginning October 3, Access PEI customer service representatives will follow a new process that will reduce red tape and address steps that could delay the registration process. The...
Post-secondary infrastructure investment of $20.84 million
2016-09-30
The following is courtesy of the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
The Government of Canada values the role of post-secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a...
The Humble Barber success is turning heads with help from Self Employ PEI
2016-09-29
Sean Aylward, owner and operator of The Humble Barber, is the epitome of a hardworking Island entrepreneur.
Opening in downtown Summerside in March 2015, Aylward’s barber shop received support through SkillsPEI’s Self Employ PEI program during its first year of operation. He recently opened a...
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...
Statement on the passing of Anthony Francis “Tony” Carter
2016-09-29
The following is a statement from Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac:
“On behalf of the province of Prince Edward Island, I wish to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Tony Carter.
“Mr. Carter, a fisherman out of Red Head Harbour in Morell, was a leader in the...
Business to business marketplace promotes Atlantic Canada to tour operators from around the world
2016-09-29
The following is distributed at the request of the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership
This Sunday, tour operators from around the world and tourism providers from Atlantic Canada will gather in Fredericton, New Brunswick for Atlantic Canada Showcase (ACS) with the goal of bringing more visitors...
Tourism operators across Prince Edward Island benefitting from record August
2016-09-29
A record August for tourism helped increase overnight stays in every region of Prince Edward Island.
From tip to tip there were increases compared to August 2015 in both room nights sold and site nights sold at local campgrounds, according to statistics released today from the Department of...