Prince Edward Island is always in need of physicians, and Sheila Kerry is working to let prospective doctors know that the Island is the place for them. As the province’s physician recruitment coordinator, she is part of a team that works to attract and retain health...
A time-honoured symbol of teachers and students, even the humble apple can be an all-day learning opportunity at Wee the West early childhood centre in Bloomfield. “We picked apples and talked about how they come in all shapes and sizes and colours,” Wee the West director Katie...
It takes skilled work and planning to replace a bridge in a sensitive wetland area. Blooming Point is a beloved Prince Edward Island beach, accessible by a single road. When it came time to replace a bridge on that road, the job had to be done quickly and had to respect the...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Craig Harris is using the skills he honed as an innovator and job creator in Vancouver’s “Hollywood North” to help frame the future of film and video on Prince Edward Island. As co-owner of video production company Furrow Content and operator of the...
More than 100,000 people will descend on Prince Edward Island and southeast New Brunswick in 2019 for the Congrès Mondial Acadien (World Acadian Congress) August 10 to 24, and organizer Claudette Thériault says the event will have an earth-shaking impact the region’s culture and...
A dedicated group of Islanders were recognized today for protecting the environment. The annual Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards were presented to winners in three categories: individual, organization, and school. The awards are given annually by the Environmental...
Investing in infrastructure - Nearly 200 more Islanders than last year will get financial help with home renovations from the Prince Edward Island government. Increased funding for the provincial government’s Home Renovation Program means everyone who applied this spring - and...
Investing in infrastructure A planned roundabout will mean the end of an intersection residents of Oyster Bed Bridge consider a hazard to the lives and safety of travelers. This month, the Prince Edward Island government issued a tender for construction of a new roundabout at the...
Investing in infrastructure - Islanders needing financial assistance with home renovations can apply for the Prince Edward Island Home Renovation Program until April 6 at 5 p.m. To learn if you qualify, visit princeedwardisland.ca/homerenoprograms or call 1-855-374-7366...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Chris Francis is enthusiastic about coffee, coffee culture, and the impact that ethical sourcing can have on the developing-world farmers who grow coffee beans. “I was always a lover of good coffee,” says Francis, who co-owns Receiver Coffee in...