PEI Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous artists in PEI are being recognized as the successful applicants for the new Indigenous Art Bank and Indigenous Arts Grants programs. “In the spirit of friendship and reconciliation, today we celebrate Indigenous artists for their significant...
A new online wellness program is encouraging Islanders with chronic disease to get active during the pandemic. The free online program allows Islanders to participate from the comfort of their own homes. Each group will have its own webinar-style offering and participants will...
Students in rural areas of PEI can experience the value of volunteerism, learn how a board or council operates and develop new skills by working with community organizations. The Youth On Board program offers up to 25 rural high school students a chance to become members of...
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...
PEI Lobster Festival to take place in Souris June 25 The Prince Edward Island food brand is recognized locally and internationally for its excellence, due in part to the rich abundance of fresh quality seafood accessible in Island waters. The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s...
These days Karen Milligan is busy preparing the rooms and grounds at The Inn at St Peters for a 2017 tourism season that promises to beat the record set at her operation last year. Operators like Milligan from across the province are reporting increased bookings compared to 2016...
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...
Artist Rilla Marshall says having her work selected for the Art Bank means a lot to her because it will be part of a collection that represents Prince Edward Island. Marshall’s work was one of 12 pieces selected for purchase by a peer-review jury out of 59 submissions. The Art...
The design and construction of a new landing site at Keir’s Shore will address safety concerns and enhance the economic vitality of Prince Edward Island’s shellfish aquaculture industry. The navigational channel leading into Malpeque Harbour and Darnley Basin frequently fills in...