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As a young girl growing up in Woodstock, PEI, just outside of O'Leary, Jillian Kilfoil witnessed sexism, homophobia, racism and intolerance. She says she was born a feminist. Her outspoken personality and actions like protesting her grade nine prom created a lot of tension living...

Creating jobs for Islanders - She may have left Prince Edward Island for the bright lights of Toronto, but to get the career and lifestyle she wanted, Emily Coffin came right back home. Her family moved to the Island when she was 11 and starting seventh grade. After high school...

Dr. Janice Gillis has a ready explanation for deciding to join the board of governors of the University of Prince Edward Island. As a triple graduate, she attended UPEI for her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. "I firmly believe this...

Creating jobs for Islanders Corporate restructuring pushed Roy Abraham toward entrepreneurship, but he credits the Self Employ PEI program – and a conversation with his priest – for helping get his business off the ground. The Indian-born and educated program manager and database...

Today, the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island welcomed young Islanders from across the province to take the seats of their members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for a day of learning and sharing. Nominated by each of their MLAs, the young...

Emma Drake gets the lesson to be learned from the success of PEI’s Famous Five. It is a lesson about recognizing the need to do better and not accepting the status quo when it comes to women in leadership. “They should not be the exception when it comes to women in leadership, “...