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Survey focuses on cannabis health and safety
2018-07-31
Islanders are invited to take a survey on their attitudes towards cannabis, their current use of cannabis, and their knowledge of lower-risk cannabis use. The survey will be available online tomorrow (August 1) and throughout the month of August at www.princeedwardisland.ca/cannabissurvey . Any...
Energy efficiency rebates extended to small businesses
2018-07-30
Island businesses like Stretch Fitness of Summerside are getting extra help from the provincial government to save money on their energy costs and protect the environment. Now available to the commercial sector, the efficiencyPEI Business Energy Rebates program partners with wholesalers to assist...
Go for Soda at Rock the Boat MusicFest! Designated Drivers can win free tickets!
2018-07-30
By choosing to “Go for Soda” at this year’s Rock the Boat MusicFest you could win free tickets compliments of the PEI Liquor Control Commission. “Encouraging social responsibility is an important part of the Commission’s mandate,” said Heath MacDonald, Minister responsible for the PEI Liquor...
Provincial government investing in Island’s future leaders
2018-07-27
More Prince Edward Island students than ever before participated in a nationwide young leaders program supported by the provincial government. SHAD – named for the Aurora, Ontario creek where the program began – is a summer enrichment program hosted by 16 different universities each July that...
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....
The PEI Bag Company has a long history and a bright future
2018-07-26
Being in business requires adapting to market conditions, and making strategic and innovative investments. That’s why the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting the PEI Bag Company with investments for innovative equipment to help increase quality, quantity and efficiency. ...
Province awards Arts Grants
2018-07-25
Creating jobs for Islanders -, Singer-songwriter Jenni Roberge will produce three live-performance music videos with the Atlantic String Machine with the $5,000 Arts Grant she received from the Prince Edward Island government. Roberge is among 12 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,...
Housing action plan to address present and future needs
2018-07-23
Supporting Island families - , Meeting the housing needs of all Islanders – now and into the future – is the goal of the provincial government’s new housing action plan. Developed with a team of housing experts, a housing supply task force, and extensive engagement with Islanders, the Housing...
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...