July 13, 2021 - Government of PEI: The Annual Statistical Review provides an analysis of the province’s economic state, shows areas that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the resilience of PEI’s economy. The 47th edition gathers data from provincial government departments, the private sector, and Statistics Canada to provide a socio-economic snapshot of ... [Read More...]

June 13, 2021 - Government of PEI: The provincial government is renewing the Future Fisher Program to continue providing assistance and advice to new entrants to the Island lobster industry. The program offers mentoring and financial support for new entrants to the Island lobster fishery and helps them become knowledgeable on various aspects of the fishery to better position ... [Read More...]

July 5, 2021 - CBC PEI: PEI is looking at another year of double digit growth in the construction sector despite rising costs and difficulty finding workers. Building permits issued through the first five months of 2021 show an increase in value of more than 50 per cent, as compared to 2019. ... [Read More...]

July 9, 2021 - CBC PEI: A new program at universities across Atlantic Canada seeks to attract more Indigenous and Black students to business programs in an effort to diversify boardrooms across the country. The Atlantic Promise Scholars Initiative includes 11 universities from the four Atlantic provinces and provides financial aid and other supports to Indigenous and Black ... [Read More...]

July 8, 2021 - CBC PEI: Some restaurants on Prince Edward Island are having trouble finding enough cooks for their kitchens. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant workers have left the industry for school or other trades, said Liam Dolan, owner of Peakes Quay Restaurant and Bar. He said his kitchen could use two or three more cooks. ... [Read More...]