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Province in strong financial position, thanks to strong economy and responsible spending
2018-10-31
The Province of Prince Edward Island ended the 2017-2018 fiscal year with a surplus of $75.2 million – the direct result of the hard work of Islanders, a strong economy, and the responsible spending of tax dollars.
“Since 2015 we have been working hard to get our province’s financial house in...
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...
A homegrown heating solution
2018-10-31
On the first snowy late fall morning the big garage behind the Prince County Hospital was toasty warm and smelled of balsam fir.
“Smells great eh?”shouts Dick Arsenault, chief bioenergy manager of ACFOR, over the humming engines of the German-engineered machines. He is also co-owner of the company...
Changing our future by exploring PEI’s past
2018-10-30
Today, over 100 people gathered for the PEI’s Famous Five 25th Anniversary Conference to celebrate the remarkable milestone that PEI’s Famous Five made to provincial and national history 25 years ago.
In 1993, five Island women held the most influential seats in government. At the time, the...
Rent supplements providing housing assistance to Islanders
2018-10-29
The Prince Edward Island government is on track to meet and exceed its target of 275 new affordable housing units this year.
With 230 new rent supplement arrangements created since the release of the Housing Action Plan in July, government will meet the target of 275 new affordable housing units...
Know the signs of a stroke
2018-10-29
World Stroke Day – October 29 – is a good time for Islanders and health care providers to talk about risk factors, signs of a stroke and the importance of seeking emergency care.
“These conversations can save lives and make a difference in outcomes following a stroke,” says Minister of Health and...
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...
efficiencyPEI moving to better serve Islanders
2018-10-26
efficiencyPEI will be open for business at its new expanded location at 69 Belvedere Avenue in Charlottetown on November 1.
“efficiencyPEI is expanding to better help Islanders reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases while saving money on their energy bills,” said Transportation, Infrastructure...
Statement from Premier on Minimum Wage
2018-10-26
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today released the following statement on the increase to minimum wage:
Today, government confirmed the recommendation of the Employment Standards Board to increase minimum wage by 70 cents to $12.25 per hour on April 1, 2019.
As a government we believe that all...
Montrose community hall gets extensive upgrades
2018-10-25
Residents of Montrose in western PEI have a bigger and better place to enjoy social gatherings and activities thanks to major expansions and upgrades to their local community hall.
The renovations added 16 feet to the facility and include new washrooms, kitchen, appliances and tables and...