Seasonal/Part time residents of PEI from near and far who share a love of #PEI #PrinceEdwardIsland Fun, Friendships, Fab Finds and Facts
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Thanks to the weather for holding off the rain and for the great and kind folks who ran an organized event 4 Blooming House shelter for women #RideforRefuge
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Stay safe everyone, staying home is the best option!
We cannot stress the importance of staying off the roads today, especially the area of Brackley Pt Rd & the bypass which is seeing severe whiteout conditions. It is extremely dangerous for motorists & for officers responding to accidents & stranded vehicles. -Dispatcher Kelly ☎️
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A day for reflection, acknowledgement and learning #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay
My message to mark #OrangeShirtDay & the #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation.
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Due to #LEE the #Charlottetown #TerryFoxRun is happening tomorrow- Tuesday, September 19th at the Victoria Park Pavilion with special guest #FredFox
Let's do this! run.terryfox.ca/29041
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Grateful thanks to the hardworking folks @MECLPEI over night. Thousands lost power yesterday on #PEI and but the outage map shows only 340 out currently. #HurricaneLee
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Alas, the season is winding down but #StuffTheBus food drive with @Ocean100 is ramping up. With increasing needs from local food banks we again encourage all part time Islanders closing up their cottages after a glorious season on #PEI to donate funds or food
Back in the day in 1993! The Premier, Leader of the Opposition, Lt Governor, Speaker and Deputy speaker were all women in #PEI #PrinceEdwardIsland #FamousFive
You've probably heard of The Famous Five who brought forward The Persons Case.
But, have you heard of PEI's Famous Five?
In 1993, for the only time in Canadian history, five women held the five most influential positions of government in a province.
Let's learn more!
The year 1993 was a landmark year for PEI in politics. The election that year saw the first time two women led the two main parties into an election. It was also the first time a woman led her party to victory in election.
Who were the five women who held those five positions that year?
Premier Catherine Callbeck:
She served in the PEI Legislature from 1974 to 1978, then in Parliament from 1988 to 1993.
In 1993, she became the first woman to be elected premier of a province. She served as PEI's premier from 1993 to 1996 and brought in many changes to the province.
She later served as a Senator from 1997 to 2014, and as is currently the Chancellor of the University of PEI.
Lt. Governor Marion Reid:
She served as an MLA in the PEI Legislature from 1979 to 1989, during which time she became the first female Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of PEI.
In 1990, she was appointed as the Lt. Governor of PEI, serving until 1995.
She died on June 22, 2023.
Leader of the Opposition Pat Mella:
She served as the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of PEI from 1990 to 1996. She was elected to the Legislature in 1993, serving until 2003.
Speaker Nancy Guptill:
She served as an MLA in the PEI Legislature from 1987 to 2000. During that time, she was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of PEI from 1993 to 1996.
She died on Aug. 24, 2020.
Deputy Speaker Libbe Hubley:
She was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1989, serving until 1996. From 1993 to 1996, she was the Deputy Speaker of the Legislature. She later served as a Senator from 2001 to 2017.
While not officially a member of the PEI Famous Five, Margaret MacKinnon was the aide-de-camp of the Lt. Governor and was the first woman to hold that position.
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Can’t beat the price for digital access to @SaltWireNews no matter if you’re in town or “away”.
When something important happens in your region, you will no longer learn about it in your Facebook or Instagram feed.
It is more important than ever for Atlantic Canadians to be connected to the news they need.
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Much gratitude and thanks to the hardworking folks and miracle workers that made it possible to enjoy PEI beaches this summer after the devastation that was #FIONA @ParksCanadaPEI @InfoPEI
Every time you express gratitude, you're actually having a conversation with the miracles already taking place in your life. - J Mike Fields #Motivation
Unfortunately #PEI 511 has not been updated to show one lane only on Route 6 in Rustico for bridge replacement. Traffic backed up both ways. It would be smart to avoid @InfoPEI
Behold the enhanced 511.gov.pe.ca/ #511 traffic system! The transformed site now allows #PEI travellers to make travel decisions before heading out on Island roads while also receiving customized alerts for closures conditions and construction all year long 😍
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Please be on the lookout for Puppy “Hudson” who has been missing since July 1 in the #Darnley #TwinShores area of #PEI
Please keep an eye out for Hudson! There is a Facebook group to share updates/search news as well --> facebook.com/groups/13754935…
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Ewen Stewart has saved a lot of lives on #PEI. This local hero made his first blood donation in 1951. 72 years later at age 90, Ewen is retiring after making a provincial record of 1,162 blood donations @CanadasLifeline #NationalBloodDonorWeek
Ewen Stewart made his first blood donation in 1951. On June 13, the 90-year-old P.E.I. man donated his blood and plasma for the last time, setting the provincial record for most donations at 1,162.
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The landscape is forever changed by Fiona but so are we who experienced it first hand. Eco grief abounds but islanders are resilient folks who have been hard at work for 8 months post Fiona. It’s not just the land and sea that makes PEI beautiful; it’s also the people 💜
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It will be difficult but @ParksCanadaPEI is still at work and needs our help in staying away from certain beaches including #Brackley #Cavendish and #Greenwich where #FIONA damage was significant. #Stanhope #RossLane and #Shaws beaches are open to visitors #PEI
Parks Canada crews are still working to repair the damage left behind in P.E.I National Park following post-tropical storm Fiona in September — and they're asking visitors to keep away from areas that are still closed. @CBCPEI
cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-ed…
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VIDEO: From seating plans to chocolate milk fans: Interesting things you might not know about P.E.I.'s legislature #cndpoli #peipoli @CBCPEI @CodyBMac
cbc.ca/player/play/220363782…
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We heard and are excited. So smart to try and make our departures from #PEI easier because it is indeed so difficult. So difficult. Thanks @flyYYG #PrinceEdwardIsland
Did you hear? 📢
At our Annual General Meeting today, YYG announced this exciting new addition to our departures area. 💙
This fully-licensed outdoor departure lounge expansion will elevate your travel day, allowing you to experience flying out of YYG in a totally unique way.
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Any day is a good day to buy a book (the real kind) Especially today on #IndieBookstoreDay @SeasideBookshop
It’s #IndieBookstoreDay ! Which also happens to be my last day at Seaside Books before I open my own indie bookstore. I’m so thankful for everyone who supports us little guys 📚
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