Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island has more than 150,000 residents for the first time in its history, meeting government’s population target for 2017. In a new national report, Statistics Canada estimates the province’s population to be 152,021 as of July 2017, an...
A new session of the Legislative Assembly will open on November 14 with a Speech from the Throne. “Working together with Islanders, we will continue to grow our economy to create jobs, support our communities, and provide better access to frontline services such as healthcare and...
Supporting Island Families - When Shawn Stewart’s children started school, he decided it was time to upgrade his own skills too. For his efforts, Stewart received the 2017 Council of the Federation Literacy Award from Premier Wade MacLauchlan today at the Rotary Club of...
Creating jobs for Islanders - At the KOA Campground in Cornwall, manager Donna Sentner is just starting to catch her breath after a busy camping season put her on the leading edge of another record July for Prince Edward Island tourism. She wasn’t alone. According to figures...
Public and industry feedback is helping set the stage for the continued success of the Island’s agriculture sector. What We’ve Heard: The Next Policy Framework for Agriculture (2018-2023) is now available at Growing Forward 2 Programs. “One of the ways the provincial government...
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan, minister of Justice and Public Safety and attorney general, on the selection of Jennifer Ebert as RCMP “L” Division commanding officer. “With the cooperation of all Islanders, and with the hard work of our policing...
efficiencyPEI will take a plug-in hybrid car to communities across the province to show why electric and hybrid vehicles are a perfect energy-efficient solution for Prince Edward Island. The tour will begin Monday, July 24 – for a complete schedule of stops visit efficiencyPEI on...
These days Karen Milligan is busy preparing the rooms and grounds at The Inn at St Peters for a 2017 tourism season that promises to beat the record set at her operation last year. Operators like Milligan from across the province are reporting increased bookings compared to 2016...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island in 2017 will likely surpass the one-million mark for overnight stays for the first time. There were 938,277 overnight stays in roofed accommodations and campgrounds recorded in the provincial government’s September tourism...
Creating jobs for Islanders - A new development agreement between the Government of Prince Edward Island and the Prince Edward Island Mi’kmaq will provide advanced economic opportunities for First Nations and the province. The new agreement was signed this afternoon (August 30)...