A new pilot program is offering learning opportunities for up to 20 high school students in rural communities across the province by getting them involved in rural municipality boards and NGOs. The Youth on Board program is offered by the provincial Department of Fisheries and...
The Youth-on-Board Program is an opportunity for 25 rural PEI high-school students to be part of a rural non-profit board to inspire youth volunteerism in rural communities, learn how a board or council operates, and build the capacity of non-profit boards and municipal councils to engage with youth. Why Should I Apply? Youth accepted into the program will be provided with the opportunity to: Deepen their understanding of non-profit functionality; Participate in board governance training Connect with a mentor from a non-profit that will provide mentorship, guidance and education on board...
After all the votes were tallied for this year's PEI Lobster Love campaign, a classic version of the lobster roll received the most love from lobster fans. From July 5th to 31st, participating restaurants across the Island were vying for the title of 'Most Loved Lobster Roll'...
The Town of Three Rivers has given Islanders a great example of healthy active lifestyles by being named PEI’s most active community in the national ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge that took place June 1-30, 2021. The Town of Three Rivers earned the provincial title by...
The Mussel Monitoring Program (MMP) is a service provided to cultured mussel growers and processors by the Department of Fisheries and Communities. Weekly data is collected during the ice-free season to provide the mussel industry with a variety of information to assist them in...
The Souris Show Hall, a century-old landmark, may see new life as a local cultural centre thanks in part to funding through programs under the provincial Rural Growth Initiative. The Souris Show Hall Foundation Ltd. which operates the hall, received a total of $21,500 from...
The provincial government is renewing the Future Fisher Program to continue providing assistance and advice to new entrants to the Island lobster industry. The program offers mentoring and financial support for new entrants to the Island lobster fishery and helps them become...
As Prince Edward Island continues to welcome more and more people to our shores, a signature PEI Lobster dish is once again ready to 'roll out' the welcome matt with the return of PEI Lobster Love. From July 5th to 31st, participating Island restaurants are serving up their best...
Starting Monday, June 28, Basin Head Provincial Park beach will be closed to the public for dredging of the channel. Security will be on site to inform the public that the beach is closed. The Basin Head Fisheries Museum remains open to the public. Dredging is expected to be...