Communities across the province continue to benefit from the insight and knowledge that Islanders bring through their membership on agencies, boards and commissions. Close to 20 Islanders have been appointed and reappointed to seven government boards in January. “The innovative...
The Acadian and Francophone community will benefit by having access to more French language services. Residents and visitors at Summerset Manor will be better served with newly designated French language services in the following areas: Orientation services Reception services...
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...
Islanders continued to get involved with the provincial government through Engage PEI this month, and there are always vacancies available. In February, another seven Islanders were appointed to three provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions. Engage PEI helps...
Supporting Island families - Sarah McKenna of Sherwood brought her infant daughter Emma home from the hospital on January 3. It was her first child and she had some questions about what to expect about vaccination and breastfeeding. Until newborns arrive with an instruction...
For lawyer Susan Robinson, volunteering through Engage PEI offers the opportunity to provide some clarity for injured workers at a time of uncertainty. Robinson, of Albany, was appointed to the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal after applying through Engage PEI. “I knew the...
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...
Supporting Island Families - Jeff Brant wants Prince Edward Island’s education system to work for every child – especially Indigenous children. “When I came to PEI in grade 10, I was one of two indigenous people at Kensington High School,” said the former resident of Tyendinaga...
Investing in Infrastructure - Improvements in bike infrastructure and laws will make Jenny Melanson’s bicycle commute easier and safer. It’s been three years since she and her partner decided to use pedal power instead of gasoline to get to work. It takes her about a half-hour to...
With added ingredients such as sriracha, craft beer, smoked chilies, and local honey and maple syrup, Rise & Brine Pickle Company’s handmade vegetable and condiment creations aren’t your grandmother’s preserves. “We use local produce and traditional techniques that have been...