An activity booklet inviting children to discover Prince Edward Island archaeology has won a national award. The Canadian Archaeological Association named the provincial government’s Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat the recipient of its 2018 Public Communications Award for...
With more Islanders entering their senior years, health professionals are looking for guidance from those dealing with the challenges presented by an aging population. Nearly 100 people gathered recently at Holland College to ask questions such as “what can we do to better serve...
Engage PEI helped 20 people from all across Prince Edward Island get involved with their provincial government this month. The Islanders were appointed or reappointed to six government agencies, boards, or commissions in August. Engage PEI helps fill vacancies on more than 70...
It has been said that a just society ensures that its children have the proper care to experience childhood as it should be: a time of innocence, wonder, and discovery. Bobby Cameron believes this too, which is what appealed to him about the PEI Child Care Facilities Board. At...
From his brick walled office in Charlottetown’s historic Connolly Building, Keir Pollard is helping a small town on the opposite end of the continent save water during one of the worst droughts in its history. Pollard, who hails from Murray Harbour and runs SpryPoint Solutions...
Miscouche, Prince Edward Island – Acadians, francophones, and francophiles from near and far will gather on Prince Edward Island next summer. 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the World Acadian Congress, which Prince Edward Island will host for the first time along with...
The intended use of social media by the Government of Prince Edward Island is for strategic communications and engagement with citizens and stakeholders. Social media channels are monitored and maintained by moderators. Moderators will remove any or all comments or links posted...
Today is the fourth year of recognizing October 1 as Treaty Day, an important step in the Province’s commitment to reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events for Treaty Day have been cancelled. This significant day...
Like many Islanders, Summerside business person Cora Lee Dunbar spends a lot of time at the rink. Whether she’s cheering on her son or her daughter or playing hockey herself, the single mother says keeping active is part of their family routine. Cora Lee is a committee member of...
Scott Parsons says learning about black history on Prince Edward Island could help Islanders understand more about their own history. The singer/songwriter has told the tale of black Islanders through his music for decades. He says Islanders need to realize that black people have...