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New supports for community museum and cultural venues
The provincial government is providing funding to help community museums and cultural venues impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Museums and Cultural Venues provides support for operational expenses to help compensate for reduced revenue...
Funding for mussel processors to increase sales to retailers
Funding has been made available to PEI mussel processors that sell directly to retail operators to help them promote and sell their products to existing markets. The PEI Mussel Retail Promotional Support Initiative assists mussel processors with the cost of activities to increase...
PEI Seafood Sector Economic Contribution Study
The PEI Seafood Sector Economic Contribution Study, prepared by Ernst and Young for the PEI Marine Science Organization, examines the indirect impacts of the various sectors within the seafood industry. The outcome of the report is an estimation of the economic footprint
Cleaning Our Shoreline initiative returns
The Cleaning Our Shoreline initiative resumes Monday, June 21, continuing the province’s work to protect the environment and to keep PEI coastal shoreline and waters healthy. Student crews have been hired Island-wide and are ready to remove debris and waste from Prince Edward...
Souris Show Hall spruced up through provincial program funding
The Souris Show Hall, a century-old landmark, may see new life as a local cultural centre thanks in part to funding through programs under the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Souris Show Hall Foundation Ltd. which operates the hall, received a total of $21,500 from...
Islanders receive 2021 heritage awards
Islanders from across the province are being recognized for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. Islanders were invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Awards last fall. The awards are presented each year to individuals or...
Island artists receive grants
Michelle Bouey says receiving an arts grant will help turn her dreams of creating an extended play record (EP) into reality. Bouey is among 24 Island artists who recently received a total of $100,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. “There are times when an artist...