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Wi-Fi for Library Branches

Islanders can now log on to free Wi-Fi at any of the province’s 26 lib....

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Visitor’s Guide Available

Visitors planning a trip to Prince Edward Island can now receive a copy ....

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French Summer Camps

Now is the time to register for CPF-PEI French summer camps. Students ag....

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Active Communities

7th Atlantic Summer Institute (ASI) will be held at Holland College, Cha....

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UPEI Credit Course on Ecological Forestry

This week-long course is a great way to learn more about the Acadian for....

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Cuba Fall 2012

Join a 10-person group travelling to Las Tunas (near Holguin), Cuba, for....

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Be a Host Family

Ten Japanese children aged 12–16 hope to spend a month this summer wit....

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Income Tax Assistance

If you are in a low-income bracket and your tax situation is straightfor....

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Scholarships for Island Women

The Canadian Federation of University Women will offer one undergraduate....

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Watercolour/Acrylic Workshop

James E. Pay, SCA, UA will be conducting a 5-day all mediums art workshop J....

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Needle Arts Events

Northern Lights Quilt Guild meeting/workshop takes place at the O’Lear....

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Taste Our Island Nominations

ADAPT Taste Our Island Nominations are open. If you know of Island resta....

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Half-price Parks Passes

Season passes for the Park Canada can be purchased at 50% off until June....

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Stratford Public Library Events

Origami Club Wed at 6:30 pm. Learn Japanese paper folding with 3 new fol....

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Seniors Active Living

Upcoming events for the Seniors Active Living Centre are:

Yard S....

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Nominate Volunteers

The Voluntary Resource Council (VRC) of PEI is inviting non-profit organ....

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MS Carnations for Mother’s Day

May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and the MS society is selling ....

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CUSO Internships

Cuso International has Internships open in Charlottetown for people with....

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Host Japanese Youth

The non-profit Japanese youth organization LABO offers a language learni....

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Cuba Fall 2012

Join a 10-person group travelling to Las Tunas (near Holguin), Cuba, for....

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Beaconsfield Open for Tours

Beaconsfield Historic House, Ch’town, stands as a symbol of Victorian ....

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Coro Dolce Has Room for Members

Coro Dolce (Sweet Chorus) is hoping to attract some new members. This is....

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Architectural Walking Tours

Volunteers in training with the Institute for Architectural Studies and ....

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Compost Sale

Come Grow With Us! Annual St. Mark’s Compost Sale will be held on thre....

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PEI National Park Student Art Contest

Prince Edward Island National Park invites students in grades 4 to 6 from a....

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The Music Lives On

A new concert series, “The Music Lives On,” will run every Monday ev....

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PEI Home Economics Assoc AGM

Home Economists, as well as those who have graduated from Family and Nut....

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Scholastic 50% Off Book Fair

The Scholastic 50% Off Book Fair will be held at West Kent Elementary Sc....

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Prince Co Hospital History Circle

The Summerside and Area Historical Society will host their next oral his....

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Self-Care for Superwomen

KidsWest and Family Violence Prevention will host Self-Care for Superwom....

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Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice (and Earning a Buck) Through Genre Writing: PEI Write....

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Anderson House Dinner & Auction

The Inn at St. Peters will hold its 9th Annual Anderson House Fundraiser....

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QEH/EastLink Telethon

May 26–27 the QEH/EastLink Telethon will showcase Island entertainment....

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Collaborative Decision Making and Problem Solving

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government will be offering workshops for....

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PEISO Serenade to Spring

The PEI Symphony Orchestra will host its annual “Serenade to Spring”....

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Urban Farming

Go!PEI, Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department, and Inspired Farm....

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Aquaculture CanadaOM 2012

PEI will host Aquaculture CanadaOM 2012, a national meeting of the Aquac....

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Downtown Residents

The Charlottetown Downtown Residents Association will meet May 29 at 7 p....

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Best Interests of Children

The Best Interests of the Children in Custody and Access Course will be ....

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HST Consultation

The Official Opposition will be hosting the second of three public consu....

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PEI Humane Society Dinner Bowl

The PEI Humane Society’s annual fundraising dinner, silent auction and....

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Art in the Open Submissions Wanted

The steering committee for the Art in the Open Festival has announced a ....

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Island Literary Awards Seeks Submissions

The PEI Writers’ Guild is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Isla....

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CBI Hustle for Hunger

As a part of their 6th annual food bank fundraiser, the CBI Health has a....

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Lobster Supper to Go

Trinity United Church Annual Take Out Lobster Supper will be held June 6....

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'Great Day' Fore Health

The Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty, together with the Queen Elizab....

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PEI History of Medicine Society Meeting

All are welcome to attend the first meeting of the PEI History of Medici....

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Family Place at Farmer's Market

Creation Station has themed crafts for the whole family on Sat from 9:30....

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Conversation About Addiction

The Island Addiction Movement is hosting a community conversation with f....

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Benefit Dinner for G’ma Circle

The Landmark Cafe, in Victoria-by-the-Sea, will be the venue for a benef....

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Yoga, Ayurvedic & Meditation

Marian Curran, RMT, CYI, CCA will be offering a Mini Workshop,  "In....

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Artist Trading Cards Registration

P.E.I.’s annual Artist Trading Cards event is returning to the Confede....

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Gymnastics Summer Camp

Island Gymnastics Academy is running gymnastics camps on PEI this summer....

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Family Place Summer Fun

Themed playgroups take place on Wednesdays from 9:30–11:30 am at Famil....

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Georgetown Battle of the Bands

Georgetown is inviting bands to play at the 1st Battle of the Bands even....

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PEI Summer Arts Auction

Gallery 18’s 5th PEI Summer Arts Auction will be held Sept 16. Gallery....

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May 2012
Troy's Run

At age 16, Troy Adams suffered a brain injury as the result of a car crash. It's been 8 1/2 years of recovery, and he's finally able to say, "I have control over my injury." Troy is currently running 40+ km a day in support of Troy's Run Foundation Benefiting Brain Injury Awareness.

Adams started running in St John's, on April 1. He will run throughout each province, to speak to people and at
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May 2012
A Dog's World

After a weeks worth of much needed maintenance and upgrades, the PEI Humane Society Dog Adoption floor and Dog Park have reopened their doors to the public.

The Dog Adoption Floor area has been in limited use since April 30 due to the completion of some necessary upgrades and the Dog Park has been closed since April 27 for treatment from wear and tear.

PEIHS Shelter Manager John Benedik
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May 2012
Distinguished Alumni
Distinguished Alumni

UPEI recognized three well known alumni—Lennie Gallant, Dr. Theresa Bernardo, and Dico Reijers—at the UPEI Distinguished Alumni and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards in March.

Island-born singer and songwriter Lennie Gallant, graduated from UPEI in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts and Psychology major.

Dr. Theresa Bernardo became AVC’s first graduate student in 1986 and is known today as a social
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May 2012
Med Graduates Stay on PEI

Five out of six spring 2012 graduates of the Prince Edward Island Family Medicine Residency Training Program have committed to practice family medicine in the province. Dr. Nicole Fancy, Dr. Hal MacRae, Dr. Katherine Burleigh, Dr. Jocelyn Peterson and Dr. Aakriti Chawla have decided to practice in PEI.

 
May 2012
Honoured for Years of Service

Kellie Saarloos, who began offering computer access from a Cavendish pizzeria, is being honoured for her years of service to the Community Access Program (CAP). Saarloos has worked as Coordinator of the Hunter River/Breadalbane CAP Site since 2007. Stephen Dennis, founder of the Tremploy Inc. CAP site in 1998, was instrumental in developing the state-of-the-art site which caters to clients of the
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May 2012
RCMP Policing Contract Renewed

PEI has reached an agreement with Public Safety Canada to renew PEI’s RCMP provincial policing contract for another 20 years. The RCMP is responsible for policing all communities in PEI except the cities of Charlottetown and Summerside, and the Towns of Borden-Carleton and Kensington.

 
May 2012
Friends of the Farmers’ Bank

The Friends of the Farmers’ Bank are working to align with partners who will help the Farmers’ Bank to achieve its mandate of improving standards at the museum—accessibility, protection of artefacts, and technological enhancements. Planning is underway to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Farmers’ Bank, taking place in 2014. The Friends hope to acquire a number of
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May 2012
Education Report

Government has received the report of the Education Governance Commission and is reviewing the recommendations. Members of the Commission included Bill Whelan (co-chair), Carrie St. Jean (co-chair), Carolyn Francis, Antoinette Perry and Lynn Ellsworth. See the report at www.peieducationgovernance.com or www.gov.pe.ca/education.

 
May 2012
Graduate Mentorship Program

The Government of PEI’s new Graduate Mentorship Program will provide graduates with a work experience in the private sector related to their skills and education, and will assist to bridge education with work experience. Private sector employers, who are willing to provide a mentorship and employment opportunity to a recent graduate, will receive a 70 per cent wage subsidy for a period of one
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May 2012
Green Streets in Charlottetown

Charlottetown will receive a TD Green Streets grant in 2012. It will be used to establish a tree nursery and engage in educational outreach to promote awareness of reforestation as it relates to the city’s water source.

www.tdgreenstreets.ca
www.treecanada.ca
www.tdfef.com

 
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