The PEI Marketing Council supervises the creation and operation of producer boards, commissions and groups that regulate and control the production, sale, processing, marketing, transportation and pricing of natural products. Council recommends the establishment, amendment, or...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed annually on March 21 to recognize the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination. This important day...
After a third person Adam Ross knew sent him an application to join the new Youth Futures Council, he realized he should seriously consider becoming a member. The 26-year-old applied online and was pleasantly surprised when he got the call telling him he had been chosen through...
Decorative lights will illuminate the Shaw Building at 95 Rochford Street in Charlottetown in various colours to commemorate or celebrate an event or occasion. What criteria is used when assessing lighting events? The lighting may be activated to: Show solidarity and support with/for another province/country. Mark an event of municipal, provincial, national, or international significance (e.g. Canada Day). Celebrate a local sporting or cultural event (e.g. Canada Games). Recognize, honour, and show support for significant historical events (e.g. National Truth and Reconciliation Day). Increase...
The Acadian and Francophone community will benefit by having access to more French language services. Residents and visitors at Summerset Manor will be better served with newly designated French language services in the following areas: Orientation services Reception services...
Islanders and other Canadians can learn more about PEI’s FarmersTalk.ca initiative as part of a new podcast series on mental health and addictions support. Members of the farming community are joined by Premier Dennis King, Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson to discuss...
Kathy Hambly believes that the key to launching a career is to learn - early in your education - what employers are looking for. The community leader spent a decade as Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce president and has volunteered with the University of Prince Edward Island...
In a ceremony today at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, 64 deserving people were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their significant contributions to Prince Edward Island. Recipients were required to have made a meaningful...
Dr. Bonnie Stewart is home in Prince Edward Island now, but she spent the first decade of her career travelling and working as an educator around the globe. She continues to work around the world, delivering keynote speeches at digital innovation conferences in the United States...
When Diane Griffin considered opportunities to get involved with any of nearly 70 government agencies, boards and commissions through Engage PEI, she knew exactly where she fit: the Museum and Heritage Foundation. Many people might not realize it but the Museum and Heritage...