If you own a designated heritage property outside Charlottetown or Summerside, you may be eligible for assistance for some of the approved costs to conserve the building. Contact the municipal planning office directly, if your property is located in Charlottetown or Summerside...
Provincial funding is available for local groups wishing to establish new food resources and increase access to Island food for their community. The Island Community Food Security Initiative is accepting applications, and is providing funding to local community organizations to...
Just ask Tanya MacCallum. “Art is an occupation,” says the local stand-up comedian who uses the stage name Tanya Nicolle. “You may have to tell a joke 50 times before you know if it’s a quality joke.” And with only a handful of venues on PEI where comedians can practice their...
Anytime you want to know what’s going on in rural Prince Edward Island, you talk to a rural Islander. And when government wants to understand how its policies and decisions affect rural Islanders, they can turn to the Rural Communities Council. “I call it rural-proofing,” says...
The Province is fulfilling its commitment to reinstate an elected school board for the Public Schools Branch (PSB). Amendments to the Education Act were brought forward today in the provincial legislature. “Our children deserve a world-class education system and a key element of...
Growing a skilled workforce is critical to ensuring a strong, resilient future for all Atlantic Canadians and the success of Indigenous organizations, businesses and communities is essential to building a strong, innovative, and inclusive Atlantic Canadian economy. Inspiring...
More Islanders are engaging with their communities and sharing their experiences by participating in provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. There were 19 people appointed to four government boards in September. “Islanders are making a difference by contributing...
Residents of the Island will be able to report damage caused by Hurricane Fiona online to support provincial restoration efforts on Sunday, September 25. Information collected will help transportation, forestry, and partner agencies identify and prioritize necessary repairs to...
With rolling hills, roadside market stands, busy harbours and animals big and small, Prince Edward Island’s primary industries are a great inspiration for beauty. The Department of Agriculture and Land is inviting Islanders to showcase and enjoy that beauty by participating in...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement in reaction to the 2022-2023 Federal budget released today: “I would like to congratulate Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland for introducing the 2022-2023 federal...