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Tourism Numbers for July Show Strong Growth
relatively good weather, and a healthy schedule of tourism products are giving tourists a reason to visit.
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Spring Lobster Season Worth $148 Million
An increase of 22 per cent from 2015 spring landed values.
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Dramatic Increase in Tourism Numbers
Tourism indicators in June show a great start to a successful 2016 tourism season in Prince Edward Island.
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Five Privately-Owned Parcels of Land Now Protected
Five parcels of privately-owned land across Prince Edward Island are now designated as protected under the provincial Natural Areas Protection Act.
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PEI Premier Rattling the Ferry Service Cage
The ferry is a critical transport and economic link between the Island and the mainland, transporting goods to markets and is an important tourism gateway.
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PEI Party Line Opens Today
The “PEI Party Line” will host 45-minute calls on various topics with a featured guest speaker.
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PEI Assembly Passes Motion for Universal Basic Income
For the establishment of a universal basic income pilot project in Prince Edward Island.
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UPEI Tuition Rates Second Lowest in the Maritimes
Tuition at UPEI sits in the second lowest position, at $5,860 for the current academic year.
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Record Tourism Numbers For July
The July tourism numbers revealed a record level of overnight stays in Prince Edward Island
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New CRA Poll Liberal 64%, PC 19%, NDP 8%
With regards to government satisfaction, two-thirds of PEI residents (65%, compared with 64% three months ago) are satisfied.
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PEI Tips for Christmas Trash
Is it compost, waste or recyclable?
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Province Gives $300,000 to the Inspire Learning Centre
“Our government is committed to supporting sustainable community-led ideas that will inspire entrepreneurialism, foster economic growth and build stronger commu
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New Improvements in PEI Schools
Over $1.2 million was invested in capital repairs in 20 schools.
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Eye See Eye Learn Program Available Free to Kindergarden Children
Kindergarten students are receiving free eye exams and glasses and getting off to a better start in school with help from the Eye See…Eye Learn program.
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P.E.I. childcare subsidy program cut again
Funding in this year's budget has dropped from $2.9 million to $2.6 million.
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Province invests $100,000 in new school band instruments
A committee of music teachers – formed to identify music program needs across the province – will recommend where the new instruments will be allocated.
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Opinion: Does PEI Employ Too Many Government Workers?
Employment by the provincial government and municipalities is significant on Prince Edward Island, comprising nearly a fifth of all jobs.
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"Leave The Phone Alone" Campaign -Take the Pledge
A person caught using a hand-held device while driving faces a $575 to $1,275 fine and five demerit points.
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UPEI's School of Sustainable Design Engineering Opened
The building has just one traditional classroom, and every other learning space is designed to support experiential learning.
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2016 Housing Starts Increase by 16.7% in PEI
Housing starts increased 16.7 per cent in the first six months of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.
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Atlantic Lottery Profits Up by 14.5%
The net profit, which will be distributed to the four Atlantic Provinces, was $431.6 million, up from $376.9 million in 2014-15.
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UPEI Part of $220 Million Ocean Research Support
OFI’s innovative research program is focused on understanding key aspects of ocean and ecosystem change.
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YDAY Scheduled for Oct. 21 at Holland College
Opportunities for PEI youth and strategies including employment, entrepreneurship, skills training, migration and demographic shifts, labour market challenges.
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No Malarkey Guide to the PEI Plebiscite [Video]
A helpful guide to navigate the Plebiscite vote on October 29th.
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Moody's Confirms PEI's Credit Rating
Moody’s has confirmed Prince Edward Island’s provincial credit rating of Aa2, with a stable outlook.
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Photo Contest Celebrating Agriculture and Fisheries Industries
Islanders are invited to celebrate two of our primary industries – agriculture and fisheries – through photography.
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Caution Urged with Outdoor Fires
Hot, dry and windy weather has resulted in regions of Prince Edward Island receiving high ratings on the Fire Weather Index (FWI).
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PEI to Host the 2023 Canada Winter Games
In addition to the Canada Games, 2023 also marks Prince Edward Island’s 150th Anniversary in joining Confederation.
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New Education Act In Effect
“Government has made significant changes in our public school system in order to empower all partners to collaborate.
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Seniors Mental Health Services Expanding on PEI
“We create a treatment plan for complex needs that cannot be met by primary and secondary care alone.”
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