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Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators will receive a wage increase starting April 1, 2019. “Prince Edward Island leads the country in early childhood education. Excellence in this area... -
Canada's climate plan is working for our planet, and it is working for Canadians. Electric and alternative fuel vehicles play a key role in our low-carbon future. As Canadians continue to make... -
Today the province announced an investment of $414,000 through the Housing Action Plan to stimulate the private development of nine new affordable units for seniors and families in Summerside... -
The provincial government added an electric car to its fleet to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Prince Edward Island. “This is the first of four all-electric vehicles we will add so that... -
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...
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Wage increase for early childhood educators
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Monday, March 18, 2019
Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators will receive a wage increase starting April 1, 2019.
“Prince Edward Island leads the country in early childhood education. Excellence in this area has been a priority because the early years are foundational to the future of our whole province,” said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister...
Major investment in internet to benefit rural Islanders
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Friday, March 15, 2019
Investing in Infrastructure
Prince Edward Island will have the best province wide internet service of any province in Canada by 2021.
The federal government and the province announced the $74 million project today in Tracadie Cross.
“This project will allow Prince Edward Island residents and businesses to better connect to the world, do...
New investments through the Housing Action Plan
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Today the province announced more affordable housing initiatives, including new construction projects in Cornwall, Charlottetown and Souris.
These latest initiatives continue to reflect the action items and priorities of the Housing Action Plan, ensuring that all Islanders have access to safe, accessible, and affordable housing.
“Government,...
PEI continues to increase the number of nurses
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Supporting Island families
The province is strengthening the nursing workforce to benefit Islanders by hiring more nurses under a new incentive program, increasing the number of nurse practitioners, and providing a new program to help internationally educated nurses to practice in PEI.
Since January 2019, PEI has hired 12 new registered nurse...
Community celebrates official opening of Three Oaks High School renovation
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Students, educators and the community gathered today in Summerside to officially open the $23 million renovation of Three Oaks Senior High School.
The rebuilding of the 160,000 square foot facility has been underway since the summer of 2016. It is the first major upgrade of the school since it opened in 1976 to replace the Summerside High School...
Third Quarter forecast indicates $13.8M surplus
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
The Third Quarter Forecast for 2018-19 indicates a surplus of $13.8 million, an improvement from the budgeted surplus of $1.5 million.
“The province’s economy continues to thrive and it is no surprise that PEI is projected to lead the country when it comes to economic growth in 2019,” said Finance Minister Heath MacDonald. “The benefits of a...
Province supports CMHA PEI housing initiatives
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI
Today the province announced support for the Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division (CMHA PEI) to acquire a 30 unit residential apartment building in Charlottetown and maintain the units at an affordable level.
Island Investment Development Inc. will provide a loan of up to $2.125 million to...
Canada invests in PEI’s first level 3 electric vehicle fast chargers
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Canada's climate plan is working for our planet, and it is working for Canadians. Electric and alternative fuel vehicles play a key role in our low-carbon future. As Canadians continue to make greener choices, our government is delivering more options for them to drive where they need to go while reducing pollution.
Member of Parliament for...
Community groups receive funding to benefit women and girls
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Monday, March 11, 2019
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 inclusive leadership programs for women and girls with different lived...
Island employers invited to support new internship program
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Creating jobs for Islanders
Government is looking for Island businesses and non-profit organizations to help recent graduates gain work experience with an internship to improve their digital skills and prepare for current and future job opportunities.
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are partnering to offer the new Digital...