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Mighty invention solves worldwide problem
Trout River Industries founder Harvey Stewart solved a worldwide problem in the heavy trucking industry with an innovation developed right here in Prince Edward Island. Getting a load out of a dump truck trailer used to mean raising the trailer to a severe angle so the contents...
Superfood in a Canadian bottle proves the right mix
A western PEI company is having great success sharing Prince Edward Island’s abundant wild blueberries with the rest of the world. PEI Juice Works General Manager Jackson Platts says they recognized the opportunity to juice in bulk with the explosion of the craft brew market...
Anti-Racism Microgrant funding available
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding to support community-led anti-racism projects. Funding will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous...
Island company helps California town manage historic drought
From his brick walled office in Charlottetown’s historic Connolly Building, Keir Pollard is helping a small town on the opposite end of the continent save water during one of the worst droughts in its history. Pollard, who hails from Murray Harbour and runs SpryPoint Solutions...
High-tech farm, high-yield Holsteins
Brian and Amber Craswell fed the cows on their South Rustico farm from the comfort of a Paris hotel room. Being one of the most automated dairy farms in North America has its advantages. Overhead video cameras monitor the barn as the high-tech machinery remotely feeds the herd...
Recipients of the Anti-Racism Microgrants
The province’s Anti-Racism Table is pleased to announce the recipients of the Anti-Racism Microgrant funding initiative launched earlier in February. Applications were accepted until March 4, 2022. There are 15 recipients, organizations and individuals, who will address racism on...