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Province offers COVID-19 financial support for workers
2021-12-30
The province is reopening the COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers program to help Islanders get through the recent public health restrictions. The COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers program provides financial support to residents of Prince Edward Island who had employment impacts as a result...
Island artists receive grants
2021-11-17
Colton Curtis says receiving an arts grant will allow him to create art he’s wanted to make for a long time. Curtis is among 14 Island artists who recently received a total of $50,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. “I feel so lucky to be able to call PEI home. This grant is an...
New training program for truck and transport, heavy duty and agricultural equipment technicians
2021-11-10
A new apprenticeship program, developed together with the provincial government, Holland College, PEI Trucking Sector Council and PEI Agricultural Sector Council, will support industry needs and strengthen the province’s labour force. Starting January 2022, Holland College will deliver the Truck...
Minimum wage to increase
2021-11-03
Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 70 cents to $13.70 per hour on April 1, 2022. 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 www.princeedwardisland.ca/...
New funding to help with cost of tablets to verify PEI Vax Pass
2021-10-22
A new fund is available to help Island organizations, required to implement the PEI Vax Pass, purchase tablets to scan PEI Vax Pass QR codes used to verify people’s proof of vaccination. The COVID-19 – Vax Pass Implementation Fund supports businesses, not-for-profits, and non-governmental...
Review of Employment Standards Act is underway
2021-10-15
A thorough review of the, Employment Standards Act, is underway to ensure it is current and meets the needs of Islanders across the province. A three-person panel was established to complete the review, they are: Chairperson – Andrew Thompson Employer Representative – Isabelle Keeler Employee...
Pilot program is now made permanent under PEI Broadband Fund
2021-10-14
The PEI Broadband Fund for Residents, launched last year as a pilot, is now a permanent funding stream under the PEI Broadband Fund to help Islanders have access to internet at their home. The program provides financial assistance to Island residents to have an Internet Service Provider (ISP)...
Nominations open for 2022 heritage awards
2021-09-27
Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards. The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to heritage on Prince Edward Island. The deadline for nominations is November 30, 2021. “Islanders...
Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
2021-09-16
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2021 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Chelsey Lake of Lake Designs, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund was instrumental in allowing their business to...
Arts grants applications open to Island artists
2021-09-15
Prince Edward Island professional artists are invited to apply for funding during the fall 2021 round of arts grants to support their growth and creativity. Applications for funding can be submitted online at: Apply for PEI Arts Grants Funding On-line for three types of grants: creation,...