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Dundas plowing match grounds receive upgrade
2018-11-09
The grounds of the historic Dundas plowing match event in eastern PEI were upgraded through funding from the Department of Rural and Regional Development’s Community Revitalization Program. “The improvements and expansion to the horse shoe ring and show area have truly changed the grounds” said...
Montrose community hall gets extensive upgrades
2018-10-25
Residents of Montrose in western PEI have a bigger and better place to enjoy social gatherings and activities thanks to major expansions and upgrades to their local community hall. The renovations added 16 feet to the facility and include new washrooms, kitchen, appliances and tables and...
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...
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...
Community facilities receive funding for repairs
2018-08-02
Two new projects have been approved for funding under the provincial government’s $2.5 million Community Revitalization Program. - The York Point Historical Society will receive $3,570 towards the total cost of $7,141 to replace shingles on the roof of the York Point Community Centre; and...
Province announces projects to revitalize rural communities
2018-07-06
The provincial government has announced the first three projects to be approved under the new $2.5 million Community Revitalization Program. The projects are as follows: a new locally designed and built solar array that will help make the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre in Montague one of Prince...
Province announces details of Rural Growth Initiative
2018-04-26
Rural Prince Edward Island communities can now access funding to grow their population and economy. The province’s third consecutive balanced budget for 2018-19 provides nearly $2.5 million to promote the growth, prosperity and resiliency of rural communities. Details were announced today in the...
Community, business leaders guiding Island’s prosperity
2017-08-03
Creating jobs for Islanders -, A strong and diverse group of 26 Island business and community leaders will help shape Prince Edward Island’s future success. Members of the new Regional Economic Advisory Councils meet for the first time today, August 3, in Stanley Bridge. The goal of the four...
Regional economic advisory councils seek members
2017-05-17
As one of the first chairs of the province’s new regional economic advisory councils, Jason Ramsay will have the chance to work with others who share his passion for helping his community succeed. Ramsay, who will chair the West Regional Economic Advisory Council, is one of four chairpersons that...
Ferry task force seeks public input
2017-03-20
The new Prince Edward Island Ferry Task Force wants feedback from Islanders on the importance of the Wood Islands-Caribou ferry service to the province. After Northumberland Ferries Ltd. (NFL) announced that the Island would not have full two-ferry service during summer 2016, the provincial...