TechNTalk – Helping Older Adults Improve Their Tech Skills

June 11, 2026

TechNTalk – Helping Older Adults Improve Their Tech Skills

June 30 session at Montague Rural Action Centre

TechNTalk will provide free sessions across the province this summer to help people over 55 become more comfortable and empowered to use the latest in communications technology. At each session, participants will be paired with a volunteer for one-on-one help. Each session will cover the following skills:

Setting up and/or operating your specific device(s);
Communication options (e.g. email, text, Facetime) and social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram); and,
Broadening your knowledge of the internet (e.g. how to use search functions, navigating your internet browser).

Check HERE for scheduling and registration details. Students interested in volunteering can contact the coordinator at [email protected].

Festivals of Small Halls
June 21-26

Venues across the Island. Music. Dance. Storytelling. An exceptional Island Experience. Coming to a community hall near you. Tickets are now on sale for this award-winning festival of across music and the province. Click here for more information!

More Transportation Options in Rural PEI

Transit PEI makes the daily commute easier for workers across rural PEI. With regular weekday bus service along main highways and links to communities like Montague, Souris, and Tignish, more Islanders can access jobs without needing a personal vehicle. For more information about the service and to book your trip in advance check HERE.

In addition, a new rural ride-share pilot program will provide more local evening and late-night transportation options in rural communities across PEI. The program is a partnership between the PEILCC and Kari ride-share. The program will run as a six-month pilot. Recruitment for rural drivers will begin immediately. Interested drivers can visit meetKari.com/rural to learn more.

Looking for Business Space in Eastern PEI?

Unlock your next growth opportunity at Poole’s Corner Business Park.

For more information, connect with Mel Pasher – Senior Project Officer, CBDC Eastern PEI

Client Profile – Parth Patel – St. Peter’s Esso

When Parth Patel purchased the St. Peter’s Bay General Store in 2022, his goal was to bring back a vital service to the community. As a new business owner, he needed guidance. That’s when he turned to the Rural Action Centre.

At RAC, he received expert business advice, got help navigating funding programs, and connected with resources that strengthened operations. Today, the store is thriving and his customers who are thrilled to have these services back in St. Peter’s Bay.

To learn more about Parth and his RAC journey, check out his Client Story HERE.