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News before 1996 is not available online.
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review is complete. To read the board’s report, visit Minimum...
More housing will be available for Islanders with 16 two-bedroom single family rental homes being developed in Slemon Park to help address its wait list. The Province has approved financing for Slemon Park Corporation to build the new homes on land that is already fully serviced...
The public is invited to provide feedback on proposed regulations to support the Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act. The new Act will require post-secondary institutions to have sexual violence policies and resources available to prevent sexual violence...
A new office of immigration is opening in Summerside to improve access to services for newcomers and employers in the region. The office, located at 268 Water St., will open with five staff including: a bilingual employer outreach and marketing officer to market immigration and...
October is Women’s History Month, giving Islanders the chance to be aware of and celebrate the many accomplishments of Island women in our proud and rich history. The theme this year is #MakeAnImpact, which recognizes the women of Canada who have broken down barriers and made a...
A new residence building at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) will create dedicated year-round housing for post-secondary students. UPEI has the fastest growing university student population in Atlantic Canada and it will soon have a fourth on-campus residence through...
Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors are key contributors to the Canadian economy, providing well-paying jobs across Canada. Helping the steel and aluminum sector modernize and adopt advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies enhances productivity, competitiveness and...
Supporting Island communities Ten community groups will receive funding from provincial government for projects to help empower Island women and girls. Funding is provided through the 2019 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants for the groups to develop a wide range of...
Industry growth and retirements to require 1200 workers over next four years In the face of record levels of construction activity, recruitment and retention of skilled workers remains our top priority, says Terry Jeffery, incoming President of the Construction Association of...
Growing up in Charlottetown, Christina MacLeod felt a sense of responsibility for the planet, and she also knew she wanted to see lots of it. Community involvement started at age nine when Christina got fellow students at Spring Park Elementary and other Charlottetown schools to...