Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island is announcing funding support to ensure the viability of important community facilities. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls, Rinks and Curling Facilities will provide non-repayable grants of up to $2,500 to...
Graeme Hart was struggling to find a sport or hobby that would really catch his attention. The 12-year-old tried hockey and baseball and he even tried learning guitar. But according to his mom, Saskia, none of these stuck. “I wanted him to find something he would be passionate...
Creating jobs for Islanders - More meetings and conventions coming to the province – and a slate of successful new events – helped Prince Edward Island post record tourism results through June. The provincial government’s June tourism indicator report released today showed nearly...
Oyster Processors Inventory Mitigation Program The Oyster Processors Inventory Mitigation Program is designed as a grant program which aims to reduce and offset financial risks for oyster processors by de-risking the purchasing and holding of oysters prior to selling to markets...
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation recently launched season four of Hidden Island, a series formerly known as Island Digital Voices, and continues to celebrate diverse storytellers from communities across the province. The season runs from October to March, with a new episode...
A new project was launched today by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation to capture, share and preserve stories of Islanders. Island Digital Voices highlights stories of interesting, notable, and intriguing Islanders. The goals of the project are to encourage Islanders to...
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...
Unprecedented consultation and feedback has led to a proposed five-year tourism strategy for Prince Edward Island. Released by the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI), Vision 2021 explores new opportunities and product offerings like expanding the...
Prince Edward Island is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism, setting new annual records for both visitation and economic impact. In 2024, the Island welcomed 1.7 million visitors, generating $520.7 million in direct visitor spending to the province’s local economy...
If you are a new entrant in the lobster fishery in Prince Edward Island, you may be eligible for support through the Future Fisher Program. This program offers training and financial assistance to aid new entrant lobster fishers to become better positioned for success in the PEI lobster fishery. Applications are accepted as a continuous intake and are reviewed first-come, first-served. If the number of applications exceeds budget allocation in a fiscal year, some applications may not receive program funding or will be deferred until the following year. Am I eligible for Future Fisher Funding...