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Supporting Island families - Early learning and child care are becoming more accessible to Island families with the opening of 358 new child-care spaces over the past six months. The Prince Edward... -
A landmark partnership is underway to protect the environment on Prince Edward Island by conserving threatened grassland bird species. The initiative between the Government of Prince Edward Island... -
Renovations to the turf fields at Cornwall’s Terry Fox Sports Complex will help the high-use fields continue to host provincial, regional, and national-level competitions. The Prince Edward Island... -
The former Summerset Manor is slated for demolition, opening up a prime piece of real estate in the heart of Summerside for potential development. “We are still open to good ideas for development... -
Strengthening mental health services - Many Islanders struggle with the impacts of drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction. For them and their families, Recovery Day represents the light at the end of...
Recent News
More child-care spaces benefit Island children, families
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News Release
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Supporting Island families -
Early learning and child care are becoming more accessible to Island families with the opening of 358 new child-care spaces over the past six months.
The Prince Edward Island government is working with community partners to improve an early childhood sector that is already recognized as among the best in Canada....
Government releases July tourism indicators
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Monday, September 17, 2018
Creating jobs for Islanders -
This July’s Prince Edward Island tourism numbers show a variety of results for the industry compared to 2017.
Numbers of visitors through the Island’s points of entry were close to the record numbers from July 2017 and 2017 year to date. However, total overnight stays, golf rounds, and other key indicators decreased...
Learn ‘Just the Facts’ about cannabis use
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News Release
Friday, September 14, 2018
Islanders should know the facts – and avoid the fiction -- when it comes to the federal government’s legalization of recreational cannabis.
The provincial government’s new public awareness campaign “Just the Facts” (www.justthefactspei.ca) will bring Islanders information on the laws around cannabis, health risks, responsible use, how to talk to...
Use your instincts to avoid a scam
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Featured Story
Friday, September 14, 2018
For seniors targeted by fraud artists, Scott Lundrigan has some important advice.
“Don’t blame yourselves when these people come after you,” said Lundrigan, Prince Edward Island’s Crime Stoppers Program coordinator. “They don’t pick victims personally because the victim is naive. They’re literally after everybody.”
Right now he is working on a...
Government eliminating entrepreneur Provincial Nominee Program
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News Release
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The provincial government will no longer accept applications from immigrants looking to set up a business on Prince Edward Island in exchange for immediate permanent residency.
The move eliminates the entrepreneur stream of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It puts Prince Edward Island in line with most jurisdictions across Canada.
“Since...
Invest Atlantic 2018 comes to Charlottetown
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News Release
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
A key part of the formula for growth for startup companies is building a network of connections in the investment community. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are providing $125,000 to support Ignition Startup Zone Inc. in hosting Invest Atlantic 2018, the largest networking event for startups, entrepreneurs and private equity...
First funding received for threatened bird conservation
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News Release
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
A landmark partnership is underway to protect the environment on Prince Edward Island by conserving threatened grassland bird species.
The initiative between the Government of Prince Edward Island and ALUS Canada, A Weston Family Initiative, encourages farmers to delay their first cut of hay until after July 15 when young grassland birds --...
Renovations will ‘up the game’ at Terry Fox sports fields
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News Release
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Renovations to the turf fields at Cornwall’s Terry Fox Sports Complex will help the high-use fields continue to host provincial, regional, and national-level competitions.
The Prince Edward Island government contributed $100,000 to the project through the Rural Growth Initiative’s Community Revitalization Program. Rural and Regional Development...
Island company revolutionizing construction businesses
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Monday, September 10, 2018
Bolstering support for entrepreneurs promotes a stronger, diversified economy that creates more opportunity for job growth and innovation by turning ideas into viable new businesses. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting organizations such as JobSite 360 Contractor Software (operating as JobSite 360) to develop and...
Demolition of vacant manor making way for future development
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News Release
Friday, September 7, 2018
The former Summerset Manor is slated for demolition, opening up a prime piece of real estate in the heart of Summerside for potential development.
“We are still open to good ideas for development of the property,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Taking down the old building -- which was not salvageable --...