Colton Curtis says receiving an arts grant will allow him to create art he’s wanted to make for a long time. Curtis is among 14 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. “I feel so lucky to be able to call PEI home. This...
Several Islanders were recognized recently for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, along with Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry, presented the 2024 Heritage Awards to groups and individuals in several categories at...
Caroline LeBlanc grew up appreciating the deep emotional bond that horses and humans share. Today, as a registered psychologist, she is harnessing the animals’ empathetic nature to help people in need of emotional healing. Her Serene View Ranch offers equine therapy from a...
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...
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In the first edition of Sandstone Comics, readers see Prince Edward Island populated by super-powered humans, brooding cops, hyper-intelligent apes and extraterrestrial travelers. Artists and storytellers Greg Webster, Sandy Carruthers and Robert Doan have each created graphics...
Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program The Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program is designed to provide financial stability to eligible oyster growers who experience significant revenue declines due to the unforeseen, uncontrollable factors associated with MSX and/or...
Jeana MacIsaac says receiving an arts grant allows her to make theatre accessible to everyone. MacIsaac is among 16 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. She will use her grant to offer Pay-What-You-Can admission at...
As one of the first chairs of the province’s new regional economic advisory councils, Jason Ramsay will have the chance to work with others who share his passion for helping his community succeed. Ramsay, who will chair the West Regional Economic Advisory Council, is one of four...
In Prince Edward Island, there are three types of heritage recognition for historic properties based on level of significance, as follows: National Historic Site – a property deemed significant on a national level and recognized by Government of Canada. Provincial Heritage Place...