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Fish kill reported in Montrose River
On Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, Conservation Officers received a call from John Lane, Cascumpec Bay Watershed Association coordinator, reporting a fish kill in Alma on the Montrose River. Justice and Public Safety Conservation Officers, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and...
Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2020 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Jacinta Gallant of Innovation for Lawyers received Ignition funding in 2019. Jacinta says the funding helped the...
Family members of seasonal residents can now apply to visit PEI
The province is easing travel restrictions to allow Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are family members of seasonal residents to travel to Prince Edward Island. Family members such as children, parents, grandchildren, grandparents, and siblings can now apply online...
Schools set to welcome students with updated back to school plan
As schools prepare to welcome students and staff this fall, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning continues to adapt its school plan to ensure safe and healthy school communities. Changes being announced today include updates to recommendations for mask use and an...
New executive director named for PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
A new executive director has been hired for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, an organization that helps to inform people about the Island’s rich history and culture. Dr. Matthew McRae replaces Dr. David L. Keenlyside, who retired after serving as executive director of the...
New changes to PEI Broadband Fund
The PEI Broadband Fund has added two new funding streams to help Islanders access improved Internet service. The two new funding streams are: Accelerated Internet Service Provider Pilot – funding for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to upgrade or expand their networks to reach...