Minister MacKay with artist Melissa Peter-Paul, recipient of an arts grant for quillwork. Melissa Peter-Paul says receiving an arts grant from the provincial government gives her more time to focus on creating her quillwork boxes – made out of birch
Start-up businesses continue to benefit from Ignition Fund
Matthew MacKay, Minister of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture and 2019 Ignition fund recipients Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Chelsey Lake, a digital marketing strategist, designer and developer, will be able to offer small businesses scheduling and ticketing services
Final project from McCain Fund
Since 2017, the McCain Foods Adjustment Fund has helped to create 140 new jobs for Islanders in the Borden-Carleton region. Island Acres – the final business to be awarded financing through the McCain Fund – will receive $121,250 towards building
PEI Broadband Fund now accepting applications
The PEI Broadband Fund is another step towards improving internet services for Islanders across the province. The PEI Broadband Fund (PEIBF) will provide financial assistance for the installation of infrastructure that will enhance broadband services. Island communities, businesses and Internet
Red Island Cider
Red Island Cider – A PEI small business success story Robert van Waarden – Red Island Cider On Friday, May 24th, Red Island Cider finally opened its doors to a warm public reception. For co-owners and longtime friends, James Van
Stand up guy expands Souris paddle board business
The first time Matthew Doiron stepped on a stand-up paddle board he said he knew it was going to change his life. “I had goosebumps; it was a Eureka moment,” the 35-year-old owner of East Coast Paddle Adventures said. “That
Province supports new jobs at cannabis processing facility
(l-r) Rory Francis, Executive Director of PEI BioAlliance, Bob Chapman, CFO of Dosecann, Premier Wade MacLauchlan, Greg Boone, CEO of Dosecann and Chuck Rifici, CEO of Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. The provincial government will support 32 new jobs at Dosecann,
Studying and celebrating strong, diverse communities
Daniel Ikechukwu Ohaegbu Island entrepreneur Daniel Ikechukwu Ohaegbu is working hard to build the Island’s multicultural community while researching some of the barriers that make it difficult for newcomers. Ikechukwu Ohaegbu immigrated from Nigeria five years ago to study psychology
Surprising Strength – Filmmaker showcases unique Island athletes
Island filmmaker Jeff Eager, centre, has profiled Island athletes in three new documentaries. Island filmmaker Jeff Eagar has had a lifelong love affair with sport. As a varsity basketball player, a marathoner and now a daily yoga practitioner, he sees
Who says you can’t do it here
Joel MacDonald and Kyle Simpson At Confound Films’ office, atop Receiver Coffee on Charlottetown’s historic Victoria Row, there is a unique piece of furniture. It’s a coffee table made from the trunk of a 100-year-old maple tree that filmmaker Kyle Simpson