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Five parcels of privately-owned land across Prince Edward Island are now designated as protected under the provincial Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA), says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. "Today we announced five parcels of land that will now be...
Organizations wishing to hire youth are encouraged to apply for funding through the Employment and Social Development Canada's (ESDC) Skills Link program, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “Funding through Skills Link provides job opportunities to...
A new certified professional dog training school, Unleashed Potential K9 Academy, has officially opened its doors. Current and future clients were welcome to check out all that the academy has to offer, including training in puppy management, off leash training, obedience...
Beach Grove Home residents are getting more active thanks to new go!PEI programming for seniors. “Engaging in physical activity is important for Islanders of all ages, and even more so as we get older,” said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “Getting moving for...
The Honourable Francis (Buck) Watts, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island was pleased to sign a Parliamentary Partnership Agreement with the Honourable Robert S. Hall, Speaker of the Parliament of Turks and Caicos Island. The signing ceremony took place...
The Government of Prince Edward Island will donate a parcel of provincially-owned land to the Town of Georgetown allowing the community needed space to expand services, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “This week government agreed to give...
People who seek out gluten-free products have had more reason to lick their lips over the last ten years, thanks to Duinkerken Foods Inc. Brenda and Wayne vanDuinkerken created the popular flour and baking mix brand, and are now looking to diversify the product line and increase...
With roots dating back to 1870, MacAusland’s Woolen Mills Ltd. is one of the longest-operating businesses on Prince Edward Island. Since 1932, they have been keeping people from all over Canada and the United States warm with their traditional blankets made from 100% virgin wool...
Cabinet has approved three changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act regulations addressing liquor licensing and consumption. The approved amendments align Prince Edward Island with the rest of Canada and specifically: 1. allow an individual or business to hold a liquor-agency...
Islanders are experiencing better access to emergency health services through improved ambulance response times. As of June 30, the average ambulance response time across the province is 8 minutes and 23 seconds, an improvement from 9 minutes and 12 seconds as reported three...