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  • Published on April 11, 2024 - 18:00 GMT

    Financial supports for agriculture industry housing temporary foreign workers

    CANADA, April 11 - Department of Agriculture 5th Floor, Jones Building 11 Kent Street, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-4880 Fax: 902-368-4857 Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) Agriculture Information Desk 1-866-PEI FARM (734-3276) …

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  • Published on April 11, 2024 - 07:47 GMT

    Increasing funding for rural community growth

    CANADA, April 10 - More funding is available to community non-profits, indigenous organizations and municipal governments for projects that enhance rural communities in Prince Edward Island.    Under the Community Capacity Building stream of the Rural …

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  • Published on April 11, 2024 - 02:48 GMT

    Supporting outdoor learning

    CANADA, April 10 - Island students are learning while outdoors and having fun at the same time thanks to more than 100 projects funded through new grants from the Department of Education and Early Years.  The Outdoor Learning Grants are funding all sorts …

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  • Published on April 10, 2024 - 21:55 GMT

    PEI invests almost $25 million in long term care

    CANADA, April 10 - Today, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, announced an agreement has been reached with private long term care operators which will result in a …

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  • Published on April 8, 2024 - 17:05 GMT

    West Prince Curling Club celebrates grand opening

    CANADA, April 8 - Curlers are celebrating a new beginning at the West Prince Curling Club in Mill River.  The picturesque Mill River Resort, best known for golf, is now home to the newest curling venue in Prince Edward Island. The Government of Canada …

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  • Published on April 4, 2024 - 21:19 GMT

    Provincial grants for student housing study

    CANADA, April 4 - The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing support for a study to improve understanding of evolving student housing needs and expectations at the province’s post-secondary institutions.  The Post-Secondary Student Needs Assessment …

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  • Published on April 4, 2024 - 00:45 GMT

    New funding available to Island performing arts venues

    CANADA, April 3 - Performing arts venues across Prince Edward Island can access new funding to help modernize their spaces for artists and patrons. As part of the Province’s commitment to building a sustainable arts, culture and creative sector, …

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  • Published on April 3, 2024 - 19:46 GMT

    Island students excited to learn about the solar eclipse

    CANADA, April 3 - Students have a special day circled on the calendar this year. But it’s not the last day of school or even their end of year trip.  It’s April 8, when a solar eclipse will be visible from Prince Edward Island.  Meredith Cameron MacIsaac …

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  • Published on March 29, 2024 - 02:36 GMT

    Beneficial changes coming to Legal Aid eligibility

    CANADA, March 28 - Legal Aid Division Charlottetown Criminal Office 40 Great George Street, PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE   C1A 7N8 Phone: 902-368-6043 Fax: 902-368-6122 Charlottetown Family Office Suite B, 1 Harbourside Access Road PO Box 2000 …

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  • Published on March 28, 2024 - 20:11 GMT

    Callbeck House receives heritage designation

    CANADA, March 28 - The Callbeck House in Central Bedeque has been designated a Provincial Heritage Place under the PEI Heritage Places Protection Act. The designation means the property must be preserved and the building cannot be altered in a way that …

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  • Published on March 27, 2024 - 15:31 GMT

    Province offsets higher waste management fees for customers

    CANADA, March 27 - The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) a grant of $2.95 million to avoid passing on increased costs of waste management operations to Island residents. Customers will see the grant on …

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  • Published on March 26, 2024 - 17:52 GMT

    Canada signs $29 million bilateral agreement to help Islanders age with dignity

    CANADA, March 26 - Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored …

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  • Published on March 22, 2024 - 19:43 GMT

    Local fire chief knows it’s important to be FireSmart

    CANADA, March 22 - When Jason Woodbury heard about the FireSmart™ Canada program, he jumped at the chance to be a part of it.  Jason, who is the Fire Chief in Miscouche, is also a former member of the Nova Scotia Forestry Department and knows better than …

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  • Published on March 22, 2024 - 18:50 GMT

    Province proclaims paid sick leave

    CANADA, March 22 - Island workers will have access to paid sick leave effective October 1, 2024. Following amendments made to the Employment Standards Act during the most recent fall sitting of the legislature, Island workers will be eligible for up to …

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  • Published on March 22, 2024 - 14:37 GMT

    Islanders receive 2024 Heritage Awards

    CANADA, March 21 - Several Islanders were recognized recently for preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage.  PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, along with Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry, presented the 2024 Heritage Awards to groups …

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  • Published on March 21, 2024 - 17:34 GMT

    United Kingdom and Ireland recruitment mission to bring skilled workers to PEI

    CANADA, March 21 - Recruiting skilled workers will be top priority as a PEI industry-led business delegation attends upcoming job fairs overseas. The Island delegation will travel to the Newcomers Canada‘s recruitment events in Birmingham, England and …

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  • Published on March 21, 2024 - 14:29 GMT

    Popular PEI Provincial Park protected for generations

    CANADA, March 21 - An innovative shoreline project that is reducing the impacts of climate change and erosion at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park near West Point is complete.  The shoreline was suffering from ongoing and extensive sea level rise, storm surge, …

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  • Published on March 20, 2024 - 20:26 GMT

    Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on International Francophonie Day 

    CANADA, March 20 - Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on International Francophonie Day:  “Today is International Francophonie Day. March 20 has been recognized globally as a day …

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  • Published on March 18, 2024 - 18:14 GMT

    More arts funding to promote prevention of gender-based violence

    CANADA, March 18 - Established and emerging Island artists can now access funding to help raise public awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) its impacts, and prevention.   To support the continued growth of the arts community, this funding will help …

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  • Published on March 18, 2024 - 13:25 GMT

    COVID-19 Spring Booster Dose available

    CANADA, March 18 - Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reminds Islanders that a COVID-19 booster dose is currently available in PEI. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released updated guidance on an additional booster …

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