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Parks users advised to exercise caution
2018-11-30
Provincial Parks officials are assessing damage to several facilities across the province after high winds downed trees and affected at least one shoreline. Basin Head beach in eastern Kings County experienced coastal erosion especially along either side of the run. An initial assessment of the...
Government releases August tourism indicators
2018-10-12
Creating jobs for Islanders - , Near-record numbers continued to visit Prince Edward Island through its three entry points in August, Tourism PEI statistics show. The Confederation Bridge is on pace for another record season and is now 0.7 percent ahead of 2017’s year-to-date numbers....
Government releases July tourism indicators
2018-09-17
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...
Invest Atlantic 2018 comes to Charlottetown
2018-09-12
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...
New payment system available at golf courses for Chinese customers
2018-07-27
Investing in infrastructure -, The provincial government is encouraging Prince Edward Island tourism operators to add Motion Pay to their electronic payment offerings for Chinese clientele. Motion Pay allows users of Alipay and WeChat Pay to use QR codes on their mobile phones to make purchases....
Tourism operators to benefit from reduced licensing fees
2018-07-20
Creating jobs for Islanders -, David Groom will save nearly $800 over the next three years thanks to lower licensing fees for tourism accommodation operators. The longtime Summerside hotel and restaurant owner is among more than 1,500 operators across the province who will end-up with more money in...
PEI Brewing Company to pursue new market opportunities
2018-07-19
The food and culinary sector in PEI is central to its economy, from well-established traditional industries to increasing demand for new Island-made food and beverage offerings, including a vibrant craft beer market. The Government of Canada is stepping up efforts to make strategic investments...
Startup Zone provides new programming to support entrepreneurs
2018-07-17
Bolstering support for new entrepreneurs promotes a stronger, diversified economy that creates more opportunity for job growth and innovation by turning ideas into viable new businesses. That is why the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting organizations such as the Ignition...