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Island students now among Canada’s best in reading, math, science
2018-04-30
Performance of Prince Edward Island’s Grade 8 students in reading, math, and science has moved from among the lowest to among the highest in Canada, according to a national assessment released today.
The Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) 2016 indicates that more Island students achieved...
PEILCC raises $30,894 in Heart & Stroke 7th Annual Paper Hearts fundraiser
2018-04-30
The PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) staff put their hearts into the annual Paper Hearts campaign in support of Heart & Stroke during February, raising a grand total of $30,894. Dollars raised represent $2 donations from customers in all 17 PEI liquor corporate retail outlets across the...
Lieutenant Governor presents Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
2018-04-27
On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, Her Honour the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, will present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, to a number of residents of Prince Edward Island. The ceremony will...
Province announces details of Rural Growth Initiative
2018-04-26
Rural Prince Edward Island communities can now access funding to grow their population and economy.
The province’s third consecutive balanced budget for 2018-19 provides nearly $2.5 million to promote the growth, prosperity and resiliency of rural communities. Details were announced today in the...
Islanders’ input sought on poverty reduction action plan
2018-04-24
Supporting Island families -
Islanders’ experiences and thoughts about poverty are needed to help develop a collaborative, province-wide poverty reduction plan.
From now through June, the provincial government and the poverty reduction advisory council will gather public input about poverty on...
Help save a life – register to be a donor
2018-04-24
Gordon MacFarlane and Carleigh MacLeod know the power of an organ or tissue donation – and both are encouraging Islanders to change someone’s life by registering to be a donor.
Health PEI has made it easier for Islanders to become organ and tissue donors through an online intent-to-donate registry...
Defibrillator registry saves lives – so register now
2018-04-20
Owners of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are urged to register their devices with a life-saving online database if they haven’t already done so.
There are currently 45 AEDs in the registry, but many more remain unregistered at private businesses, community facilities, and homes across...
Book award nominations revealed
2018-04-19
The Island’s best published writing has been nominated for the 2018 Prince Edward Island Book Awards.
The awards are presented every two years to recognize authors, editors, and book producers in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The awards will be presented at a gala event on May...
Governments support new infrastructure and equipment upgrades for FilmPEI
2018-04-18
A vibrant and professional film community creates opportunity for skilled workers from many disciplines, supports local businesses, and builds on existing tourism and cultural assets in the region. That is why the Government of Canada and the Province of PEI are investing in training and growth in...
New internships prepares graduates for Island careers
2018-04-17
Creating jobs for Islanders -
A new internship program will help prepare Island post-secondary graduates to be the future leaders of Prince Edward Island.
The six-month internship is for graduates in the fields of engineering, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), construction technology and...