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‘Grown-up science fair’ produces real-world solutions
Atlantic Canada’s first expo dedicated to clean technologies and green and healthy living is taking place this weekend at UPEI. More than 20 student teams are presenting their projects to high school students, industry representatives, and the public at the Atlantic Canadian...
Islanders join government boards in March
Engage PEI helped a half-dozen Islanders get involved with the provincial government this month. In March, cabinet appointed or reappointed six Islanders to five government agencies, boards, and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to volunteer for more than 70 such...
Superfood in a Canadian bottle proves the right mix
A western PEI company is having great success sharing Prince Edward Island’s abundant wild blueberries with the rest of the world. PEI Juice Works General Manager Jackson Platts says they recognized the opportunity to juice in bulk with the explosion of the craft brew market...
Island company helps California town manage historic drought
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...
Anti-Racism Microgrant funding available
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding to support community-led anti-racism projects. Funding will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous...
High-tech farm, high-yield Holsteins
Brian and Amber Craswell fed the cows on their South Rustico farm from the comfort of a Paris hotel room. Being one of the most automated dairy farms in North America has its advantages. Overhead video cameras monitor the barn as the high-tech machinery remotely feeds the herd...