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Campers help propel another record July in tourism
2017-09-08
Creating jobs for Islanders -
At the KOA Campground in Cornwall, manager Donna Sentner is just starting to catch her breath after a busy camping season put her on the leading edge of another record July for Prince Edward Island tourism.
She wasn’t alone. According to figures released today by the...
Child and family-friendly spaces - a valuable resource in a difficult time
2017-09-08
Supporting Island Families -
When family ties are strained by a divorce or another difficult situation, Kaileigh Smith says her job is to focus on one thing,
“It’s always got to be about the child – listening to them, making sure they feel safe and comfortable.”
Smith is an access supervisor...
You can almost drink the effluent in North Rustico
2017-09-08
Investing in infrastructure -
Les Standen says there’s a reason North Rustico’s effluent – or treated wastewater – is famous across Canada.
“That’s high quality effluent; you would think it was drinking water,” says Standen, who has chaired the town's water and sewer committee for 14 years. “...
Input sought on minimum wage review
2017-09-08
Islanders are invited to provide input to the annual minimum wage review.
Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island is currently $11.25 per hour, the highest in Atlantic Canada. The Employment Standards Board reviews the minimum wage rate each year; details on how to provide input are available at...
Petroleum pricing September 8, 2017
2017-09-08
The following is distributed at the request of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission.
The Commission had previously advised that it would be meeting today to consider the necessity of additional petroleum product price adjustments. Upon review, the Commission has determined that there...