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Changes to Employment Standards Act take effect
2018-12-27
Family-friendly amendments to the Employment Standards Act passed during the 2018 fall legislative session will come into effect on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Changes to the act include: • Extended parental leave from 12 months to 18 months to align with the federal employment insurance...
Province awards Arts Grants
2018-12-13
Creating jobs for Islanders, The River Clyde Pageant, a spectacular outdoor community theatre project occurring each summer in New Glasgow, was recently awarded a PEI Arts Grant for the 2019 edition of the event. “Support from the Arts Grant program helps us develop The River Clyde Pageant further...
Parks users advised to exercise caution
2018-11-30
Provincial Parks officials are assessing damage to several facilities across the province after high winds downed trees and affected at least one shoreline. Basin Head beach in eastern Kings County experienced coastal erosion especially along either side of the run. An initial assessment of the...
New financing available for improvements to energy efficiency
2018-11-27
Protecting our environment -, Islanders who could benefit from improved home energy efficiency are now eligible to apply for financing to support upgrades to their homes. The energy efficiency loan program provides low interest financing to home owners who are interested in reducing energy costs by...
Tourism sees strong September numbers
2018-11-20
Creating jobs for Islanders, Numbers released today by Tourism PEI for September show that 2018 will likely be the fifth straight record season for tourism visitation to the province. At Treetop Haven in Albany, owner Sheila Arsenault has had very little time to wind down after a successful summer...
Supporting Indigenous Business and Culture in PEI for a strengthened and inclusive economy
2018-11-16
Indigenous communities across Atlantic Canada are building on the potential of their resources and making innovative contributions to grow a strong economy. In Prince Edward Island, the Mi’kmaq First Nation communities will soon have a modern, central hub for developing and supporting cultural...
Keeping the great trail safe
2018-10-31
If something happens on the Confederation Trail, chances are Charles Easter is among the first to know. The Island’s longest serving trail volunteer, Easter has been pedaling the trail – keeping close eyes and ears on all the happenings - since he retired a decade ago. Clad in a neon yellow bicycle...
Minimum wage to increase
2018-10-26
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will remain the highest in Atlantic Canada when it increases by 70 cents to $12.25 per hour on April 1, 2019. “Our government is focused on helping Island families and supporting low-income workers by raising the minimum wage,” said Workforce and Advanced...
Government releases August tourism indicators
2018-10-12
Creating jobs for Islanders - , Near-record numbers continued to visit Prince Edward Island through its three entry points in August, Tourism PEI statistics show. The Confederation Bridge is on pace for another record season and is now 0.7 percent ahead of 2017’s year-to-date numbers....
Arts grants applications now being accepted
2018-09-28
Prince Edward Island artists are invited to apply for the fall 2018 round of arts grants. Applications for funding can be submitted online at Arts Grants Program for three types of grants: creation, dissemination, and professional development. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 24 at 4 p...