Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, June 3, 2016 -- Four Islanders have been appointed to the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation Board to add new community voices to decision-making about Island museum and heritage sites, says Education, Early Learning and...
They say necessity is the mother of invention. Seeing someone he loved suffer with chronic nerve pain that wasn’t responding to oral pain medication led Dr. Joseph Gabriele to invent Canada’s best selling topical pain relieving cream. With a PhD in molecular pharmacology...
I am pleased that the contract is now in place, as it is another step forward in the transformation of our education system to improve student learning. Islanders know the value of education and we all value the voice of teachers, as one of our many important partners in ensuring...
The 2016 Chief Public Health Officer’s report on health trends was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness as part of its responsibility to monitor and report to the public on the health of the population. Like other provinces, the majority of PEI’s disease burden...
New engineering grads get the kinks out of potato farming Inside Prince Edward Island’s sleek new engineering school, students are putting their heads together to save the spuds. Members of at University of Prince Edward Island’s School of Sustainable Design Engineering’s first...
Cyclists using Island roads this summer may risk a fine if they are caught without a helmet, but wearing a bike helmet could earn them a treat from Island businesses, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Helmets are required by law when riding on...
June 1st marks the launch of Prince Edward Island’s Best of Sea restaurant promotion and culinary competition, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “Throughout the month of June local restaurants are being challenged to create unique seafood dishes that...
Less than a year after opening its doors, Upstreet Craft Brewing is expanding to meet the growing demand for its beers in Prince Edward Island and beyond. “The success of its products and brand has already allowed Upstreet Craft Brewing to gain interest from off-Island markets,”...
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved the following petroleum pricing decisions, effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2016: • There will be no change in the price of gasoline, furnace oil, stove oil or diesel; • Propane prices will increase by 2.1 cents per...
Brian and Amber Craswell fed the cows on their South Rustico farm from the comfort of a Paris hotel room. Being one of the most automated dairy farms in North America has its advantages. Overhead video cameras monitor the barn as the high-tech machinery remotely feeds the herd...