Today, the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Darlene Compton announced in the House, four organizations that will receive core, operational funding through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat, to support the valuable work that they do in our Island communities...
Numbers released today by Tourism PEI for September show that 2019 will likely be the sixth straight record season for tourism visitation to the province. “Thank you to Tourism PEI and all operators for their continued hard work on another successful season,” David Groom, Chair...
Today, the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Darlene Compton announced in the House, the four organizations that will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants this year, for projects that will enhance awareness, education and action towards...
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...
If you are a PEI resident attending either UPEI, Holland College, or Collège de l'Île, you may be eligible for the Island Advantage Bursary, a low- and middle-income, needs-based bursary. When combined with the Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students (CSG-FT), your tuition...