Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards. The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to heritage on Prince Edward Island. The deadline for nominations is November...
Members of the Island’s diverse seafood industry will gather in Charlottetown in April to network and learn from each other at the first Minister’s Seafood Symposium ever to be held in the province. The Minister’s Seafood Symposium will be held April 8, 2020 at the Delta Prince...
The department supports science-based fishery management measures and values opportunities to collaborate with all levels of government and industry stakeholders to conduct science and research related to the main commercial species landed in Prince Edward Island. Science and...
If something happens on the Confederation Trail, chances are Charles Easter is among the first to know. The Island’s longest serving trail volunteer, Easter has been pedaling the trail – keeping close eyes and ears on all the happenings - since he retired a decade ago. Clad in a...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is seeking public input on proposed legislation that would regulate professional and amateur boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts events across the province. The Combative Sport Commissioner Act would create a clear legal framework for...
Today the Honourable Zack Bell, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, issued the following statement on Jumpstart Month: “As Minister of Sport for Prince Edward Island, I am proud to recognize June as Jumpstart Month celebrating the incredible impact that accessible...
April 14 – 20, 2024 is National Volunteer Week and to celebrate, Meals on Wheel and the Voluntary Resource Council, in partnership with the Province of Prince Edward Island, will be hosting a series of volunteer appreciation pop-up fairs. The pop-up fairs will be set up in a...
Some people might describe themselves as having two left feet, but Stephanie Calberry insists that dance is for everyone. Calberry is a social worker and has also taught dance for several years. “I love watching people discover their love of dance and seeing how happy it makes...
The seafood industry has an economic contribution of $938 million to the Island’s economy and a further $262 million in other provinces for a combined economic impact of $1.2 billion, according to a study by Ernst and Young. The PEI Seafood Sector Economic Contribution Study was...
Chefs from all over North America and Europe are testing their skills, competing for prizes, and exploring Canada’s Food Island this weekend during the PEI International Shellfish Festival’s Garland Canada International Chef Challenge. “The Chef Challenge is not only a great...