The PEI Broadband Fund is another step towards improving internet services for Islanders across the province. The PEI Broadband Fund (PEIBF) will provide financial assistance for the installation of infrastructure that will enhance broadband services. Island communities...
A major expansion at Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) will result in new jobs, increases in production, research and development capabilities, and more exports. The $7.5 million project will see the construction of a 50-thousand square foot addition to CMP’s facility in Milton...
Basin Head wharf is now open again for the the public to enjoy after a temporary closure last month due to structural damage. Dredging of the channel is complete, barricades have been removed from the wharf and lifeguards are on duty. “I appreciate everyone’s patience and...
Residents and the regional economy stand to benefit after three businesses and the municipal government of Borden-Carleton were announced as grant recipients under the second round of the McCain Fund. The $2 million economic development fund was set up by McCain’s after the...
Together, the Province of PEI and Parks Canada are working to increase awareness of rip currents so both Islanders and visitors can have safe and enjoyable beach experiences. Last fall, a PEI Rip Current Advisory Committee was formed to improve water safety at Island beaches...
Conditions in the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park have changed during the winter season. At this time it is extremely dangerous to jump or dive off the bridge or pier. To do so could cause serious injury or death. The channel became shallow after a major storm caused it to...
Spring has sprung, and so has Tourism season as June is filled with festivals and events for Islanders and visitors alike to enjoy. Tourism Week in Canada, May 26 – June 2, celebrates tourism across the country and here on the Island. As a primary industry, tourism is a...
Prince Edward Island artists are invited to apply for funding during the spring 2019 round of arts grants. Applications for funding can be submitted at Arts Grants program for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and professional development. The deadline to apply is...
Islanders with mobility challenges will be better able to explore provincial parks this summer thanks to further investment by Tourism PEI. “My government believes all Islanders should have access to our provincial parks to enjoy the sand and surf, and we are taking concrete...
Creating jobs for Islanders The 2019 tourism marketing campaign will call on “Mainlanders” to come find their Island, and all the delicious food, coastal scenery and unique culture that come with it. “Each of the last five years we’ve set records for visitation and spending, and...