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Fish kill reported in Montrose River
2020-08-30
On Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, Conservation Officers received a call from John Lane, Cascumpec Bay Watershed Association coordinator, reporting a fish kill in Alma on the Montrose River. Justice and Public Safety Conservation Officers, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Environment, Water and...
Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
2020-08-28
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2020 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island.
Jacinta Gallant of Innovation for Lawyers received Ignition funding in 2019. Jacinta says the funding helped the company with product...
Family members of seasonal residents can now apply to visit PEI
2020-08-28
The province is easing travel restrictions to allow Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are family members of seasonal residents to travel to Prince Edward Island.
Family members such as children, parents, grandchildren, grandparents, and siblings can now apply online at Apply to Enter...
Schools set to welcome students with updated back to school plan
2020-08-28
As schools prepare to welcome students and staff this fall, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning continues to adapt its school plan to ensure safe and healthy school communities.
Changes being announced today include updates to recommendations for mask use and an optional staggered...
New executive director named for PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
2020-08-26
A new executive director has been hired for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, an organization that helps to inform people about the Island’s rich history and culture.
Dr. Matthew McRae replaces Dr. David L. Keenlyside, who retired after serving as executive director of the PEI Museum and...
New changes to PEI Broadband Fund
2020-08-25
The PEI Broadband Fund has added two new funding streams to help Islanders access improved Internet service.
The two new funding streams are:
Accelerated Internet Service Provider Pilot – funding for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to upgrade or expand their networks to reach...
Statement by Premier King on the passing of the Honourable Nancy Guptill
2020-08-25
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement today on the passing of the Honourable Nancy Guptill:
“I was saddened to learn of Nancy Guptill’s passing yesterday. I have always admired her deep sense of community, love of family and commitment to empowering Islanders, especially women, to...
Province confirms three new cases of COVID-19
2020-08-18
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 for the province.
All three cases are males, two are in their 30s and one in his 40s. They are all essential workers employed in the same non-health care related industry. They travelled to PEI...
Statement by Premier King on the passing of Francis “Junior” O’Brien
2020-08-18
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement today on the passing of Francis “Junior” O’Brien:
“Junior O’Brien was a proud Islander and family man who ably served his community and the people of 2nd Kings as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for many years, and his loss is being felt...
Island organizations invited to host climate interns in 2021
2020-08-17
Organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island can apply to host an intern and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program.
“The ClimateSense Professional Internship Program provides funding for recent post-secondary graduates...