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News before 1996 is not available online.
Island community organizations, municipalities, and local development corporations are partnering with the province to help build inclusive, vibrant and resilient communities. The Department of Fisheries and Communities, through the various streams of the Rural Growth Initiative...
Elizabeth Iwunwa says receiving an arts grant feels like a pat on the back. Iwunwa is among 13 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. "Artists often have to choose between either creating meaningful work by bringing...
Island community centres can now access additional funding to upgrade their facilities with heat pumps. Through the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action’s Heat Pumps for Community Spaces project and the Community Revitalization Program of the Department of...
Island fishers and aquaculturists who have experienced damage due to Hurricane Fiona can access immediate financial supports and request clean-up assistance from the Province. Island aquaculturists and fishers may be eligible for financial assistance through the Provincial...
A new pilot program supports projects or initiatives that directly contribute to making Prince Edward Island a more inclusive province. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program will fund a wide range of small and large projects to improve...
Young Island residents can gain valuable experience volunteering with not-for-profit organizations. The Youth-on-Board project has been renewed for a second year and aims to connect 40 high school students with opportunities to get involved in local governments and rural...
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...
Island residents, family and friends of the 2022 Team PEI delegation, along with the Province, will be cheering on young athletes at the upcoming Canada Summer Games. “These young Island athletes have worked incredibly hard to be the very best in their sport, and the opportunity...
Jeana MacIsaac says receiving an arts grant allows her to make theatre accessible to everyone. MacIsaac is among 16 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. She will use her grant to offer Pay-What-You-Can admission at...
The Cleaning Our Shoreline team will work with industry and community partners to clean Island beaches this summer. The PEI Aquaculture Alliance (PEIAA) and local watershed groups began clean-up efforts earlier this year, and the Cleaning Our Shoreline student crews will join...