Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Zack Bell issued the following statement on Special Olympics: “Competing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games is a monumental achievement that highlights athletic talent and dedication. I’d like to extend a huge...
If you own a designated heritage property outside Charlottetown or Summerside, you may be eligible for assistance for some of the approved costs to conserve the building. Contact the municipal planning office directly, if your property is located in Charlottetown or Summerside...
Just ask Tanya MacCallum. “Art is an occupation,” says the local stand-up comedian who uses the stage name Tanya Nicolle. “You may have to tell a joke 50 times before you know if it’s a quality joke.” And with only a handful of venues on PEI where comedians can practice their...
Anytime you want to know what’s going on in rural Prince Edward Island, you talk to a rural Islander. And when government wants to understand how its policies and decisions affect rural Islanders, they can turn to the Rural Communities Council. “I call it rural-proofing,” says...
Following a successful first season, Island Digital Voices is returning for season 2. The launch of the new season takes place Nov. 14 at Upstreet Craft Brewing Taproom, 41 Allen St. in Charlottetown, from 6-7:30 p.m. “Storytelling is engrained in this province’s culture and I’m...
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...
Today, the province announced the Cleaning Our Shoreline initiative as part of its commitment to protecting the environment and keeping coastal shoreline and waters healthy. The Cleaning Our Shoreline initiative will start on Monday, June 8, in accordance with World Oceans Day...
Island not-for-profits and municipalities can access new funding to support community safety and resiliency. Through the Government of Prince Edward Island’s, Reception Centre Resiliency Fund, eligible non-profit community groups and municipalities can access funding for...
Island residents, family and friends of the 2022 Team PEI delegation, along with the Province, will be cheering on young athletes at the upcoming Canada Summer Games. “These young Island athletes have worked incredibly hard to be the very best in their sport, and the opportunity...
Summer residents and rural tourism operators can test their internet speeds in June as part of the provincial government’s efforts to improve Island-wide internet service. The first phase of the speed test in April captured data from just over 4,300 households and businesses...