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Government eliminating entrepreneur Provincial Nominee Program
2018-09-12
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...
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...
Renovations will ‘up the game’ at Terry Fox sports fields
2018-09-11
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...
First funding received for threatened bird conservation
2018-09-11
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...
Island company revolutionizing construction businesses
2018-09-10
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...
Demolition of vacant manor making way for future development
2018-09-07
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...
Heather Moyse joins YDAY 2018
2018-09-07
Prince Edward Island native and four-time Olympian Heather Moyse believes we are capable of way more than we think – and she will share that message at YDAY 2018 later this month.
The double gold medalist is the keynote speaker at the provincial government’s annual youth summit September 22 at...
There’s hope – and help – for Islanders with addiction
2018-09-07
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 the tunnel.
Observed across Canada on different days throughout September, Recovery Day offers a...
Provincial government adds more designated French services
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/provincial-government-adds-more-designated-french-services
2018-09-05
Acadians, Francophones, and French-speaking Islanders now have guaranteed access to even more French language services.
Many more services have become available to Islanders since the French Language Services Act came into effect in 2013 – from in-person services to web content on the Prince...
McCain grants open for second round of proposals
2018-09-05
Creating jobs for Islanders -
The McCain Foods Adjustment Fund continues to help Prince Edward Island’s economy prosper, and new proposals for the fund are now being accepted.
McCain set up the fund when its Borden-Carleton plant closed in October 2014, and nine businesses and the municipal...