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Silver-screen investments will be economic gold
2017-11-24
Creating jobs for Islanders
Prince Edward Island accountant Emma Fugate was excited when she learned that government will invest $3.5 million to grow the Island's cultural sector over the next five years.
The Island film industry is one of the sectors that will benefit. When a movie is shot in...
Island’s 2017 tourism set to break records again
2017-11-23
Creating jobs for Islanders -
The 2017 tourism season proved once again the vital importance of the industry to the provincial economy, employment, and local entrepreneurs.
Figures released today by Tourism PEI project record spending and visitation for the fourth straight year. More than 1.5...
Motivational interviewing method treats the whole person
2017-11-23
Strengthening mental health services -
Drawing from her 16 years as a senior addictions counselor with the province, Jody MacLennan says Islanders recovering from addiction have one thing in common.
“Very rarely do people come in with just one challenge. It’s rare there is just one thing they are...
Mental health and addictions campus planning begins
2017-11-22
Investing in infrastructure -
One of the world’s leading planning and design firms will soon begin the planning process for a new mental health and addictions campus on Prince Edward Island.
CannonDesign Ltd. has been awarded a contract following government’s tender process. In partnership with...
Provincial budget surplus nearly doubles
2017-11-22
Prince Edward Island’s estimated budget surplus of $600,000 will nearly double, according to the latest projections.
Finance Minister Allen Roach presented the fall fiscal update and second-quarter forecast (www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/finance/economic-and-fiscal-updates) to the...
Islanders invited to help craft poverty-reduction strategy
2017-11-21
Supporting Island families -
Islanders are invited to help create a collaborative strategy to further reduce poverty in the province.
The Poverty Reduction Advisory Council will provide input and advice on poverty reduction, focusing on housing, food, and employment. Islanders can apply to join...
Encouraging French speaking helps Summerset Manor residents
2017-11-20
Supporting Island families -
A new culturally informed approach to long-term care is helping Summerset Manor’s Acadian and Francophone residents feel more at home.
The pilot project allows people with French as a mother tongue to get housing and care in a French-speaking environment. Gayle Lamont...
Plan sets the stage for Island’s cultural future
2017-11-20
Creating jobs for Islanders -
A new five-year plan will help enrich Prince Edward Island’s cultural life and share it across Canada and around the world.
Cultivating Growth – A Five Year Action Plan for Culture and Creative Industries will bring together our cultural and creative industries to...
Addictions Awareness Week: 'Words matter'
2017-11-17
Supporting Island families -
One in 10 Canadians struggles with addiction and problematic substance use, and Prince Edward Island is not immune.
National Addictions Awareness Week (November 12-18) offers Islanders an opportunity to learn about the province’s addiction prevention, treatment, and...
Government invests in infrastructure to support Islanders
2017-11-17
Investing in infrastructure -
The provincial government will invest more than $134 million over the coming year in the priority areas of education, health, transportation and communications technology.
Prince Edward Island’s 2018-19 Capital Budget, presented by Finance Minister Allen Roach to the...