Islanders from across the province are being recognized for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. Islanders were invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Awards last fall. The awards are presented each year to individuals or...
Hon. Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health & Wellness issued the following statement: “Today in Beijing, China, the Winter Olympics officially open, welcoming over 2,800 athletes from 84 countries in a display of athleticism, spirit and discipline. I am proud to acknowledge the many...
Island residents and visitors are invited to participate in a survey to help develop a strategic plan for the provincial museums system. The strategic plan will provide direction on the seven provincial museums, inform future investments in the system and strengthen the heritage...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island is announcing funding support to ensure the viability of important community facilities. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls, Rinks and Curling Facilities will provide non-repayable grants of up to $2,500 to...
This is a registry of community facilities that can be booked for public gatherings across PEI such as community centres, arenas, etc. To narrow your search results, select multiple options such as county as well as venue service(s) (wifi, kitchen, etc). If you are responsible...
Colton Curtis says receiving an arts grant will allow him to create art he’s wanted to make for a long time. Curtis is among 14 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. “I feel so lucky to be able to call PEI home. This...
Island fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing companies can once again apply for financial support through the PE I Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, Innovation and Growth (RIG) Program. The program launched in 2019 to help Island companies in the fisheries and aquaculture...
The provincial government will create a new, robust strategy to reduce environmental impacts of the Island’s seafood sectors. In partnership with researchers, industry, other provincial departments, and multi-level government partners, the Department of Fisheries and Communities...
The provincial Department of Fisheries and Communities continues to closely follow the resurgence of the redfish stock in an area of the Gulf of St Lawrence known as Unit 1. The PEI groundfish industry has been actively involved in the current experimental quota fishery...
The seafood industry has an economic contribution of $938 million to the Island’s economy and a further $262 million in other provinces for a combined economic impact of $1.2 billion, according to a study by Ernst and Young. The PEI Seafood Sector Economic Contribution Study was...