The Cove Journal

by JoDee Samuelson

February’s slush is giving way to March’s … slush? I recently heard an elderly lady remark that “This winter has been very unsatisfactory.” We have certainly experienced water in a variety of liquid and solid states. At present our garden is under water, but the ground is frozen so it’s possible that the garlic will survive.

The forest has also taken a beating.
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Boarding and daycare for pets in O’Leary

Way Up West
by Jan Cox

After studying with Blanche Cormier in Moncton, and working at the O’Leary Vet Clinic for several years, Island Spaw owner Tamara Currie ventured out on her own in 2010.

“My confidence wasn’t there on the business side of it all. But my husband truly believed in the future of my success. With loans, support, training and
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Braydon White of Georgetown to lead campaign

The Easter Seals campaign was launched recently at the Rodd Charlottetown where the 2018 Campaign Ambassador, Brayden White, was introduced.

Brayden is the 12-year old son of Melvin Ford and lives in Georgetown. He is a student at Georgetown School and has Down syndrome. A supportive group of Rotary members, donors, sponsors and special guests came to
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The following organizations are receiving funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP): Recreation PEI Inc. is receiving $24,790 for their Zoomers on the Go! project where seniors involved with the organization will hold workshops on fitness training; PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation is receiving $24, 819 for their The Story of My Life So Far project where seniors capture their
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Three new additions to the Advisory Council on the Status of Women will bring strong voices and fresh perspective to gender and equality issues on PEI. Cathy Rose of Fortune, Susan Sun of Charlottetown, and Chris MacPhail of Canoe Cove were recently appointed to the council through Engage PEI. www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/apply-engage-pei.

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) and the Northern Council for Global Cooperation (NCGC) in partnership with the Native Council of PEI, the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq’s—Mi’kmaw Conservation Group and Bringing Youth Towards Equality (BYTE) Empowering Youth, will provide 100 young Canadian indigenous youth opportunities to develop international experience.

As part of the
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The PEI government in 2017 announced a program to give a $700 benefit per month per child to families who care for children for safety reasons. The Grandparents and Care Providers program has been expanded to include all grandparents or other care givers members caring for children. There are currently 88 applications being reviewed and 18 care givers receiving payments. Payments for the program
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Through its Business Development Program, ACOA is providing a non-repayable contribution of $200,767 to Startup Zone to provide on-site financial and business model support services in partnership with Island Capital Partners, to help companies prepare for investment and growth. The Government of PEI is contributing $66,763 to this project through Innovation PEI. Startup Zone is receiving
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Through its Business Development Program, ACOA is providing a non-repayable contribution of $148,940 to Junior Achievement of PEI to further improve its program delivery, volunteer development, and grow partnerships. The Government of PEI is contributing $35,000 through the Dept of Economic Development and Tourism, and the Dept of Education, Early Learning and Culture.