The atmosphere in a banquet room at the Loyalist hotel on Saturday was almost festive.
Early childhood educators and daycare operators were gathered there to learn about the Province's Preschool Excellence Initiative that was unveiled Friday.
June Scott, who operates the not-for-profit YMCA of P.E.I. in Summerside, said the plan was what she and other operators have been waiting for.
"We've been asking for years to look at a system and not just a quick fix for children and parents. This is a guaranteed system that's going to continue on, it's not going to end in a year or three years, which is phenomenal," she said.
It was the perfect setting for the 2010 live racing debut at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway on Saturday afternoon.
Beautiful weather, a fast-rated track and the Ruby Chappell Stakes for th... (more)11:21 AM
Slow down before someone gets hurt
The rev of their engines could be heard a long distance away. Suddenly a pair of crotch rockets' flew by, then two more, and another and another.
A high-speed parade of a dozen or so sports motorcycles had lasted less than a minute, and they were gone.
It's likely all of the machines started out from the same point just a few kilometres away, the leaders setting a pace that others could not or would not match. (more)10:46 AM
The Indian River Festival is looking forward to an eclectic 15th season of fine music in the acoustic and architectural beauty of its newly acquired home, St. Mary's Church, Indian River.
The individual response to a restoration fundraising campaign has been overwhelming and to date, just over $30,000 has been raised of the $40,500 needed to supply the festival's share of a $360,000 restoration project that is now underway.
Interaction with customers and staff is what Arthur Lewis says he will miss most. He retired Friday after 27 years with Home Hardware stores in West Prince, but not before management and staff of t... (more)30/05/10 11:36 PM
In July a public vote will decide the seven new wonders of the world, and one of the candidates is to be found in Spain: The Alhambra. This monument already has the UNESCO World Heritage Desi... (more)10/05/10 12:11 PM
