Creating jobs for Islanders - Builders and contractors like Carson Gill are benefiting from an active 2017 for residential construction in Prince Edward Island. Housing starts are up 43.7 percent compared to 2016 and building permits have increased 23.8 percent. Gill, who owns...
Prince Edward Island is renowned for its seafood, and with today’s technology, people all over the world can enjoy fresh PEI lobster year round. Live holding tanks allow the lobster to be held longer while maintaining the same quality as the day it was caught. Operated by a...
Island artists were recognized for their excellence at the 2024 PEI Arts Awards ceremony. The awards honour outstanding achievements in the arts and culture community. The following recipients were distinguished at the annual gala: Artist of the Year Award: Tanya Davis Gertie &...
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)...
A Prince Edward Island Company will expand their operations into the former McCain Plant in Borden-Carleton bringing new jobs and positive economic growth to the community and province. MacDougall Steel Erectors (MSE) and the Province announced the sale today at the facility....
Seven local art and creative professionals and organizations received top honours for their contributions to the Island creative sector. As part of the renewed provincial culture action plan, the PEI Arts Awards Program celebrates artistic merit and excellence. The following...
A new apprenticeship program, developed together with the provincial government, Holland College, PEI Trucking Sector Council and PEI Agricultural Sector Council, will support industry needs and strengthen the province’s labour force. Starting January 2022, Holland College will...
Introduction Prince Edward Island’s regulations help protect public safety, support economic stability, and safeguard the environment. These rules affect residents, businesses, and organizations in many aspects of daily life—from workplace standards to environmental protections...
Investing in Infrastructure - Popular tourism destination receiving communication infrastructure upgrades Each summer, in quiet communities along the north shore of PEI, seasonal businesses open their doors to welcome an influx of excited visitors. Tourism is a way of life in the...
In its efforts to be more open and accessible, the provincial government continues to remove barriers to doing business in Prince Edward Island. “Our Government remains committed to working closely with industry to reduce red tape, align regulations with other jurisdictions, and...