Frank Ledwell was appointed Poet Laureate in December 2004, serving until December 2007. He died on August 14, 2008, at the age of 78. Tranquility When our children have gone at last, we’ll go and live by the ocean shore on the far side of the lake. We’ll cock our ears to catch...
The official launch of the exhibit, Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island, is 10 a.m. Friday, June 17 at the Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island in Miscouche. The exhibition illustrates the profession of archaeology and features objects that...
Amendments to the Lands Protection Act that were tabled and passed in the Fall 2021 Legislative Sitting will come into force on April 1, 2022. The amendments made during the 1 st sitting of the 66 th General Assembly to the Lands Protection Act could not be brought into force...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced enhanced public health measures that will remain in place until Monday, January 31, 2022. “Our numbers are going in the wrong direction and we are facing a serious situation. We have all been doing our best to...
Clearing Island roads of Fiona-related damage and debris safely remains a top priority of provincial resources. All residents are reminded to keep safety top of mind when working on their own personal property and to be mindful of crews and work sites during the second week of...
Islanders who need laboratory services such as bloodwork at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital now have the option of booking these services online through SkiptheWaitingRoom.com. The service will be expanded to the Prince County Hospital in September and to all community sites this...
The Island’s best published writing has been nominated for the 2022 Prince Edward Island Book Awards. The awards are presented every two years to recognize authors, editors, and book producers in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature and poetry. “The PEI...
The province of Prince Edward Island is introducing a new design for its license plates and for the first time, there will be a distinct plate for electric vehicles. “It has been almost a decade since Prince Edward Island introduced a new license plate design and it is time for a...
October is Women’s History Month, giving Islanders the chance to be aware of and celebrate the many accomplishments of Island women in our proud and rich history. The 2022 Women’s History theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of...
Health PEI advises that all patient services in health centres, COVID-19 testing clinics, Vaccine Booking Line and medical appointments will be available on Monday, September 19, 2022. Administrative offices at 16 Garfield Street and Medicare offices on Douses Road in Montague...