In the coming weeks, students and staff of Island schools will hear the peal of the alarm bell and take part in school-wide fire drills. It’s a familiar routine most will remember from bygone school days, but for some younger students it may be a new experience. The drills are...
The 34th annual meeting of Canada’s ministers responsible for the Status of Women addressed priority issues including ending violence against women and girls, reducing the gender wage gap, and enhancing the use of Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) . "It was an honour to meet with my...
Eastern Auto Supply is a family-run business that is benefitting greatly from our provincial training initiative, offered through Employ PEI, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “The company has seen tremendous success through Employ PEI, having hired...
The Triple P Positive Parenting program has been growing steadily in Prince Edward Island, since its introduction in the fall of 2015. “One of the best ways to help children is to support parents,” said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “We are pleased...
Hot, dry and windy weather has resulted in regions of Prince Edward Island receiving high ratings on the Fire Weather Index (FWI). “The change in temperature has altered the current Fire Weather Index rating from extreme to moderate in eastern and central P.E.I. and to high in...
June 1st marks the launch of Prince Edward Island’s Best of Sea restaurant promotion and culinary competition, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Alan McIsaac. “Throughout the month of June local restaurants are being challenged to create unique seafood dishes that...
Prince Edward Island will host a learning event on health promotion next month as part of a landmark international forum in Charlottetown on the subject. The Department of Health and Wellness’ Chief Public Health Office will host Your Work Matters in the Global Village October 18...
During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Island men are encouraged to speak with their family physician or nurse practitioner about their prostate health and risk of developing cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men; one in eight men will be...
A provincial economic update and second-quarter budget forecast both contain positive news for Islanders. The economic update and second-quarter forecast were tabled in the legislature today by Finance Minister Allen Roach. At $7.9 million, the projected 2016-17 deficit is $1.7...
Islanders can see the inner workings of seven local businesses during Prince Edward Island’s first-ever PEI Open Business Day. Happening this Saturday, October 22, PEI Open Business Day is just one of the activities planned for Small Business Week 2016. “Small businesses are the...