Creating jobs for Islanders - Island marine technology company Aspin Kemp and Associates sees great opportunities in the federal government’s approval today (February 15) of an Ocean Supercluster based in Atlantic Canada. The Ocean Supercluster is one of five Innovation...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Since moving back home to Prince Edward Island, builder Matt Darrach hasn't been able to keep up with the demand for the energy-efficient homes that his company produces. He lived and worked in western Canada and “commuted” between Prince Edward...
The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modeled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts.
Supporting Island families Violence in families affects those inside and outside the family – and now a new guide will help businesses better support employees who are dealing with family violence. Addressing Family Violence – A Guide for PEI Workplaces helps employers recognize...
Hon. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Finance delivered the budget address to the Legislative Assembly of PEI on Friday, April 6, 2018. Mister Speaker, it gives me great pleasure and pride to rise today to present an economic and fiscal plan for Prince Edward Island in the coming...
Creating jobs for Islanders The River Clyde Pageant, a spectacular outdoor community theatre project occurring each summer in New Glasgow, was recently awarded a PEI Arts Grant for the 2019 edition of the event. “Support from the Arts Grant program helps us develop The River...
A project is underway to identify farm practices that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions on Island farms. The Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture has signed an agreement with the provincial Department of Communities, Land and Environment to conduct the project...
Creating jobs for Islanders Numbers released today by Tourism PEI for September show that 2018 will likely be the fifth straight record season for tourism visitation to the province. At Treetop Haven in Albany, owner Sheila Arsenault has had very little time to wind down after a...
Creating jobs for Islanders - The Government of Prince Edward Island is building on its partnerships with community organizations across the province to jointly help strengthen Island communities and assist Islanders in entering the workforce. Through these initiatives, Islanders...
Denise Lewis Fleming has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the province’s health authority, Health PEI. Ms. Lewis Fleming has been Acting CEO since May of 2018, and brings extensive strategic, operational and policy development experience to the position....