The following is a statement from Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac: “On behalf of the province of Prince Edward Island, I wish to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Tony Carter. “Mr. Carter, a fisherman out of Red Head Harbour in Morell, was a...
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...
Sean Aylward, owner and operator of The Humble Barber, is the epitome of a hardworking Island entrepreneur. Opening in downtown Summerside in March 2015, Aylward’s barber shop received support through SkillsPEI’s Self Employ PEI program during its first year of operation. He...
Today, the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (PEIANC) in collaboration with the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning is hosting an Alternate Careers Day. This event will bring together newcomers, employers, and industry representatives to discuss ways newcomers can...
Watersheds on PEI A watershed is an area of land that drains surface water and groundwater into a river or stream. Prince Edward Island has more than 250 watersheds. They provide drinking water for the province, as well as water for agricultural and commercial needs. Every...
Public consultations will begin next week in six families of schools to seek public input on how to provide better learning opportunities for all students within those schools. As part of a review of schools being conducted by the Public Schools Branch, current data on school...
Residents of Eastern Kings now have access to a new digital radiography suite and the best in X-ray technology at Souris Hospital, says Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. “This latest addition in diagnostic imaging provides a higher quality of testing that will...
Drinking is a personal choice. If you choose to drink moderate your drinking by following these tips: Set limits for yourself and stick to them. Drink slowly. Have no more than 2 drinks in any 3 hours. For every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink. Eat before and while...