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New loan to help develop more multi unit housing
2019-11-13
A new multi unit residential loan development fund will help developers, organizations and non-profits build more housing for Islanders. Finance PEI, along with the Department of Social Development and Housing, held consultations in Prince, Queens and Kings County in October with local contractors...
Minimum wage to increase
2019-11-08
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 Wage Review Report...
More new rental homes for Islanders in Slemon Park
2019-11-06
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 with water, sewer...
Office of Immigration expanding to Summerside
2019-11-01
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 pathways to PEI...
Start-up businesses continue to benefit from Ignition Fund
2019-10-24
Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Chelsey Lake, a digital marketing strategist, designer and developer, will be able to offer small businesses scheduling and ticketing services for their websites. “Successfully securing an Ignition Fund grant has been pivotal in propelling our business forward,” said...
New leave for employees
2019-10-18
A new leave will start November 1 to allow employees to take time off work to access services to deal with issues related to domestic violence, intimate partner violence and sexual violence. The leave will provide employees three days of paid leave and an additional seven days of unpaid leave that...
Government reinstating the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation
2019-10-18
After hearing from greater Charlottetown area business communities and municipalities, Government is reinstating the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) to support continued economic growth and innovation. “One of my first meetings was with the Mayors of Charlottetown, Stratford and...
Final project from McCain Fund
2019-10-15
Since 2017, the McCain Foods Adjustment Fund has helped to create 140 new jobs for Islanders in the Borden-Carleton region. Island Acres - the final business to be awarded financing through the McCain Fund – will receive $121,250 towards building a new headquarters. The company will also receive $...
PEI Broadband Fund now accepting applications
2019-09-27
The PEI Broadband Fund is another step towards improving internet services for Islanders across the province. The PEI Broadband Fund (PEIBF) will provide financial assistance for the installation of infrastructure that will enhance broadband services. Island communities, businesses and Internet...
Drawing superpowered space-age stories of Prince Edward Island
2019-09-25
In the first edition of Sandstone Comics, readers see Prince Edward Island populated by super-powered humans, brooding cops, hyper-intelligent apes and extraterrestrial travelers. Artists and storytellers Greg Webster, Sandy Carruthers and Robert Doan have each created graphics tales of heroism and...