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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...
Women’s History Month honours pioneers and leaders
2019-10-18
October is Women’s History Month, giving Islanders the chance to be aware of and celebrate the many accomplishments of Island women in our proud and rich history. The theme this year is #MakeAnImpact, which recognizes the women of Canada who have broken down barriers and made a lasting impact on...
Phone lines not working at social development and housing and public health offices
2019-10-18
Phone lines at some Sherwood Business Centre offices are not working and this is impacting phone lines for some government services. Call the numbers below if you need assistance in the following areas: Housing services – (902) 888-8436 Child and Family Services - (902) 888-8100 Child protection...
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...
Commission scolaire de langue française hires new Superintendent
2019-10-17
The Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF), PEI's French-language school board, recently hired Natascha Joncas as its Superintendent. Joncas took over on October 15, 2019. Born and raised in Lourdes du Blanc-Sablon in Québec, Madame Joncas brings to the CSLF a vast experience in...
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 $...
Improving foster care for Island children
2019-10-11
Recommendations to improve the provincial foster care program will benefit foster parents and the health and well-being of Island children in care. There are currently 80 foster families across the Island and approximately 200 children in care of the Province. A recent review of the foster care...
Kindergarten students receive library cards at school
2019-10-11
Hundreds of Island children who started school this year are receiving their first library cards from librarians who are visiting classrooms. The library cards are presented each year to kindergarten students during October which is Canadian Library month. The program encourages children and...
Change to senior management announced
2019-10-10
Premier Dennis King today announced the appointment of Tanya Rowell as incoming Chief Executive Officer of the PEI Public Service Commission. Ms. Rowell has held several senior roles within human resources since joining the provincial public service in 2001. For the past five years, she has served...
New soil health testing service for Island farmers
2019-10-10
A new soil health test is available to Island farmers to measure soil quality and provide additional tools to assist them in understanding soil health. The Soil Health Testing Service is provided by PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) and includes the following soil condition tests: soil texture...