Artist Monica Lacey says the Provincial Art Bank supports and validates her career as a professional artist. "I have been fortunate to have several pieces selected for purchase by the art bank over the years. Having my work in a public collection like this is important to the...
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon says her success has its roots in a work ethic she learned as a student and an athlete on Prince Edward Island. Cannon, past president and professor of geomatics engineering at the University of Calgary, received the Distinguished Alumna Award and was...
Anyone who has visited Charlottetown is likely familiar with the work of sculptor Ahmon Katz. The Three Leaves sculpture, which stands prominently at the entrance to the city by the Charlottetown Events Centre, and the Great Blue Heron on the corner of Queen and Water Street in...
Identify the signs of late blight in potatoes and tomatoes for home gardeners.
You must have licence to process fish or fish products for commercial purposes in PEI. This licence expires each December 31st and must be renewed by the zone deadline described below. In addition, you are required to provide yearly statistics on fish processed during the licence period in accordance with the Fisheries Act Regulations. You can use the online forms below to apply for your annual fish processor licence and submit your annual statement. The deadline to apply for a licence is as follows: Area 24 & 26: March 31 st Area 25: July 31 st Processing licences are issued in the following...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is announcing two new programs to deliver short-term relief for the province’s oyster growers and processing sectors in response to industry challenges caused by oyster diseases in the region. The Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program...
The Reception Centre Resiliency Fund provides financial assistance to eligible organizations to retrofit community spaces with the necessary equipment or upgrades so they are able to serve as a designated reception centre for those in their communities when the need arises.This...
If you are a new entrant in the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island, you may be eligible for support through the Future Fisher Program. This program offers training and financial assistance to aid new entrant lobster fishers to become better positioned for success in the PEI lobster fishery. Applications are accepted as a continuous intake and are reviewed first-come, first-served. If the number of applications exceeds budget allocation in a fiscal year, some applications may not receive program funding or will be deferred until the following year. Am I eligible for Future Fisher Funding...