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...
Hiring from the PEI labour pool is a cost-effective investment. Islanders are known as dedicated, hard-working, loyal employees. Recent data indicates labour costs in PEI are among the lowest in Canada and more than 60 per cent of the Island workforce has a post-secondary degree...
Seafood is big business in this small province, and companies like Royal Star Foods Ltd., South Shore Seafood Ltd., Acadian Supreme Inc., and Annand Clams are keeping up with industry trends and demand for PEI’s high quality foods. PEI’s food’s sector has become a leading driver...
The provincial government will help homeowners cover the cost of an energy audit to determine how they can lower their energy bills. Efficiency PEI will offer homeowners $150 toward the $300 cost of an EnerGuide home energy evaluation, which will be carried out by HouseMaster...
Our Island Story: one museum, seven sites There are seven provincial museum and heritage sites in the province operated by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. Each site provides a unique opportunity for Islanders and visitors alike to discover local heritage and culture...
Prince Edward Island pork products will be the big winner when Island chefs compete to be the best of Porktoberfest 2016. The October 1 to 31 campaign will include 20 Island restaurants serving pork burgers, bratwurst, pulled pork, sausages, pork tenderloin, ribs, bellies...
In 2014/2015, the Chief Public Health Office reviewed research conducted between 2004-2015 on the topic of pesticides and human health. The following questions and answers summarize the study’s purpose, methods, results and conclusions. 1. What was the purpose of the study? The...
A new employment website for local employers and job seekers, WorkPEI.ca, is now live, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, is excited to introduce this...
Due to inclement weather and road conditions predicted over the next 24 hours, Health PEI reminds Islanders with appointments at hospitals, clinics and other health care services to please call ahead to confirm their appointment – or notify staff if they are unable to make the...
The Province of Prince Edward Island welcomes the establishment of an independent national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The Province has joined other provinces and territories in calling for this Inquiry and will be seeking an Order-in-Council to...