Creating jobs for Islanders Government is looking for Island businesses and non-profit organizations to help recent graduates gain work experience with an internship to improve their digital skills and prepare for current and future job opportunities. The governments of Canada...
Supporting more sustainable transportation in Prince Edward Island will help Islanders lower their impact on the environment, while encouraging more walking, cycling, and community transit. PEI’s Sustainable Transportation Action Plan has 27 action items to be implemented in the...
Creating jobs for Islanders Sekisui Diagnostics in Charlottetown is expanding again to add capacity and jobs which will benefit Islanders and the province’s economy. The company expects to add 15-20 new jobs through this expansion, bringing total employment at the facility to...
Creating jobs for Islanders The provincial government will support up to 200 new jobs at Invesco in Charlottetown. “This is a clear sign that Invesco is invested in this community and very pleased with the quality workforce, and strong government support it’s received since...
Economic growth and regulatory cooperation were the key discussion points at a meeting of the four Atlantic Canadian Premiers today. The 33rd meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers was hosted by Prince Edward Island Premier Wade MacLauchlan - who welcomed Nova Scotia Premier...
Island entrepreneur Daniel Ikechukwu Ohaegbu is working hard to build the Island’s multicultural community while researching some of the barriers that make it difficult for newcomers. Ikechukwu Ohaegbu immigrated from Nigeria five years ago to study psychology at UPEI. After...
Islanders in need of assisted living or increased home support will have more help and options through new community-led housing projects. Non-profits, community-based service organizations, municipalities and developers can now apply for financial support through the new...
Investing in Infrastructure Holland College’s Atlantic Police Academy and the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) have entered into an 18-month contract to deliver CSC’s Correctional Training Program at Holland College in Slemon Park. To support the agreement, the Slemon Park...
The Department of Agriculture and Land and the Department of Fisheries and Communities maintain policies and programs to ensure the actions of the present day do not diminish the ability of future generations to provide for their needs, maintain their health, and enjoy their...
Planning for the Future: Climate Change and Island Forests One of the major challenges for forest managers and forest owners is the length of time it take many tree species to grow to maturity. Species such as balsam fir and trembling aspen have a life span that approximates that...