President of UPEI Dr. Wendy Rodgers began her appointment as the University of Prince Edward Island's seventh President and Vice-Chancellor on June 1, 2024. Dr. Rodgers' academic background is rooted in health sciences and kinesiology. She began her professorial career as an assistant professor in the Faculty...

Executive Director of L'neuy Jenene comes from a long line of hereditary and elected Chiefs. She is a proud Mi'kmaq and member of Abegweit First Nation. She currently serves as Executive Director of L'nuey - the Epekwitk Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative which works to protect and implement Mi'kmaq rights and has specific foc...

MLA, Minister of Finance for the Province of PEI Jill was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for District 6, StratfordKeppoch, on April 3, 2023, and appointed Minister of Finance on April 14, 2023. Raised in Souris as the daughter of teachers, Jill developed a strong work ethic, spending her summ...

Executive Director of Island Nature Trust Kate MacQuarrie is a passionate botanist and naturalist whose life is a testament to the profound connection between humans and the natural world. Born and raised in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Kate's journey into the world of plants began early. Initially pursuing phy...

Community Champion/Entrepreneur Early in her law career, Kirstin Lund had the opportunity to take collaborative negotiation and mediation training. The insight gained opened her eyes to how her personal communication style impacted work and relationships - and she realized it wasn't always positively. Kirstin changed ...

Join us weekdays at Noon for the Hot Lunch Hour for the Murphy Group of Restaurants This month the spotlight is on Next Door Patio at The Merchantman Fresh Seafood & Oyster Bar Merchantman Next Door is the sunniest patio in town! Featuring a delicious menu of your Merchantman favorites, drink buckets, and live musi...

Owner of 24Strong Lacey Koughan's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact of following one's passion. She felt that there was a disconnect in her generation and that youth need to stand together to have important conversations and harbour a healthy self-image. At only 17 years old she was deter...

CEO of Health PEI Raised in a farming family with Dutch immigrant roots, Melanie Fraser learned early the value of hard work and community service. These principles have guided her throughout her career, where she has focused on public sector roles aimed at improving lives, addressing key health and social challenges, ...

Executive Director of the PEI Coalition for Women's Leadership Sarah Outram is a passionate and dynamic leader dedicated to creating opportunities for women in, or aspiring to, leadership roles. Born on Prince Edward Island, Sarah always had a deep connection to her community and a strong desire to make a positive impa...

Executive Director of the Black Cultural Society of PEI Tamara Steele is known for her significant contributions to community advocacy and leadership. As the Executive Director of the Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island, Tamara Steele has been instrumental in amplifying the voices and experiences of Black Is...