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Premier Wade MacLauchlan will lead a Prince Edward Island delegation to China at a time when interest in economic cooperation between Canada and its second-largest trading partner is higher than ever before. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau went to China in fall 2016, and...
The province will test internet speeds as part of its strategy to improve service to rural Islanders. Launching later this month, a speed-test survey will help to map internet speeds and service providers Island wide and better identify where improvements are most needed. The...
Ever since Trout River Industries patented its unique live-bottom trailer design in 1999, founder Harvey Stewart has worked to build on his company’s success. Trout River Industries is now Canada’s leading manufacturer of live-bottom trailers for the heavy construction industry...
The province wants to know if wind and solar power can be produced at the former Strait Crossing fabrication yard in Borden-Carleton. Government will call for expressions of interest tomorrow to develop a feasibility study on wind and solar at the site. The move comes at a time...
The four Atlantic Provinces are joining together to proclaim Jan. 23 to 27 as Red Tape Awareness Week. As part of their commitment to achieve economic gains by reducing trade barriers and harmonizing their regulatory environments the four provinces have adopted a common Charter...
The province can now release the full, unabridged 2008 phone services contract and high-speed internet development agreement with Bell Aliant. Government had intended to release the records from the beginning. However, the planned release was delayed because Bell exercised its...
Charlottetown-based company to offer Atlantic Canadian spin on vinyl record production Time to dust off those vintage record players, because vinyl is back. As of 2015, record sales were the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years. As a result, facilities actively pressing...
The makers of LivRelief™ are planning a product launch in the United States A leading PEI bioscience company is exploring new export markets. Ontario-based Delivra Corp. established its manufacturing and research and development activities in Charlottetown, PEI in 2012. The...
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....