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 Special Occasions

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There are no occasions on our list right now. To request recognition by the Premier of a special birthday or anniversary, contact Tara Arsenault in the Premier's Office.


 News Releases

Recent News Releases

Graphic novel Burma Chronicles chosen as One Book One Island selection

Islanders encouraged to join “go! for 10” challenge

Premier recognizes National Aboriginal Awareness Week, May 22 – 25, 2012

Ministers Shea and MacKinley announce funding for the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club

Island children and parents learn about kindergarten



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 Bird of the Day

Black-backed Woodpecker

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 Holidays

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 Business of the Day

Kent Building Supplies
in Kensington.



 Things To Do

Events for May 24th, 2012

Kings Playhouse Summer Series

Savour Food & Wine Show

Owner for an Evening Experience

75-for-75 Trail Challenge

Architectural Walking Tours

To search for upcoming events, visit our Festivals and Events page.



 What's New

Recent updates to our website.

Education and Early Childhood Development Budget Plan

Trans-Canada Highway Improvement Project

Purchase Angling Licence online

Land and Local Governance



 Factoid of the Day

The Confederation Bridge, 13 km in length, spans the Northumberland Strait.


 Today in Island History

On May 24 in Island history...

1884 On Charlottetown's first Arbor Day, volunteers plant hundreds of trees in a valiant attempt to beautify the City. Arbor Day quickly becomes a local tradition.

From the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation


 Aerial Photo of the Day

St. Mary's Church in Indian River

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See our Aerial Photos section for more.

Aerial photograph by Birds Eye View Photo



 Island Place of the Day

Hydes Point
A cape, N. shore of West River.

See Our Communities section for more.


 The Moon

Moon's Illumination for 05/24/2012


Calculated using software from Sky & Telescope


 Sunrise and Sunset

Information for: 5/24/2012

Sunrise: 5:29
Sunset: 20:51



 Charlottetown Tides

Tides for Charlottetown
Do NOT use for navigation.
Consult official tide tables.

Today: May 24, 2012
High2:24 AM ADT / 2.38 m
Low7:54 AM ADT / 1.35 m
High1:12 PM ADT / 2.42 m
Low8:11 PM ADT / 0.53 m
High
Tomorrow: May 25, 2012
High3:01 AM ADT / 2.33 m
Low8:31 AM ADT / 1.37 m
High1:48 PM ADT / 2.39 m
Low8:46 PM ADT / 0.59 m
High

Tide data from the
Canadian Hydrographic Service


 Environment Tip of the Day

Buy large refills of items you consume on a regular basis - like breakfast cereal or soap. This will actually save you money and reduce the amount of packaging you have to discard.

From Environment & Energy.


 Farm & Forestry Fact of the Day

Information provided by the
PEI Agriculture Awareness Committee

The pig is the only mammal that constantly "sings" to her young while nursing.

Visit the
Agriculture and Forestry Information Centre


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