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Keeping the great trail safe
2018-10-31
If something happens on the Confederation Trail, chances are Charles Easter is among the first to know. The Island’s longest serving trail volunteer, Easter has been pedaling the trail – keeping close eyes and ears on all the happenings - since he retired a decade ago. Clad in a neon yellow bicycle...
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....
Arts grants applications now being accepted
2018-09-28
Prince Edward Island artists are invited to apply for the fall 2018 round of arts grants. Applications for funding can be submitted online at Arts Grants Program for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and professional development. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 24 at 4 p...
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...
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...
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...
Proposals sought for improved Internet service
2018-08-31
Investing in infrastructure -, Improved Island-wide Internet services will provide faster and better access across Prince Edward Island. The provincial government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for companies to make those enhancements. The objective is to improve Internet service to over...
Community, business leaders will improve transparency on investment board
2018-08-27
Four new members added to the provincial government’s investment board this week through Engage PEI -- who have vast business and community experience -- will give Islanders a greater voice in the board’s decisions. Now seven members, the Island Investment Development Inc (IIDI) board provides...
Poor weather fails to dampen travelers’ spirits in June
2018-08-02
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Tourism numbers were strong in June, despite a full month of relatively poor weather. All entry points to Prince Edward Island, including the Confederation Bridge, The Charlottetown Airport, and Northumberland Ferries, reported traffic close to par with last June, and...