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Wastewater investments give Georgetown room to grow
2018-02-27
Investing in infrastructure -
Overlooking Georgetown’s bustling harbour a few blocks from town hall is its new wastewater lagoon – a modest feature that will play a big part in the town’s future.
“We are really excited about this,” said Dorothy MacDonald, Georgetown’s chief administrative officer...
Summer jobs with government pay off twice
2018-02-23
Supporting Island families -
Some of the most interesting, career-oriented summer jobs on Prince Edward Island are looking for applicants – like Catherine Noseworthy.
When the UPEI psychology major was looking for a summer job, she found interesting, rewarding work with the provincial government...
Un agriculteur et son petit-fils gèrent leurs terres pour les générations futures
2018-02-23
Quand Will Brown prendra la relève de son grand-père John Hayden, il représentera la sixième génération d’agriculteurs à Circle H Farms de Cherry Valley. La saine intendance de ces terres est donc d’une importance capitale.
« L’habitat faunique et la qualité de l’eau devraient être deux priorités...
Applying Junior Achievement's lessons to a booming café
2018-02-21
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Chris Francis is enthusiastic about coffee, coffee culture, and the impact that ethical sourcing can have on the developing-world farmers who grow coffee beans.
“I was always a lover of good coffee,” says Francis, who co-owns Receiver Coffee in Charlottetown with...
Retired but wanting to work? Passport to Employment can help
2018-02-20
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Retirement from decades-long careers left Jo-Anne White and Paulette Pitre thinking about returning to the workforce.
Now they are training for the Island’s vibrant and fast-growing tourism industry through SkillsPEI’s Passport to Employment program. Passport to...
Meet the Farmboys
2018-02-16
Bryan and Kyle Maynard are young farmers with a farm succession story—told through photography, video and social media - that is renewing enthusiasm for agriculture in Prince Edward Island.
The Maynards joined the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program because, as Bryan explains, “ALUS...
Junior Achievement created his ‘Golden’ opportunity
2018-02-16
Creating jobs for Islanders -
For Charlottetown custom clothier Coltin Handrahan, the path to entrepreneurship led straight through the Junior Achievement program at school.
He started his company Golden Custom Clothing while he was still a student, making custom-designed shirts for school events...
When Canada comes to play, will we be ready?
2018-02-16
Investing in infrastructure -
Over the next several months, Wayne Carew and 15 of his fellow Islanders will be thinking about the future – five years to be exact – and they need other Islanders to do the same.
Carew co-chairs the bid committee that will make Prince Edward Island’s case for...
Healthy food satisfies more than bellies
2018-02-15
Supporting Island families -
As chef Bev Campbell pulls a shepherd’s pie from the oven at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in Kensington, she explains why serving healthy, local food makes a difference in her students’ lives.
Made with love, the pie has vegetables sourced from local organic...
Safe @ Home helps seniors stay safely at home
2018-02-13
Supporting Island Families
For Terry and Mae Affleck, the provincial government’s Seniors Safe @ Home program has been the key to living independently.
When the cumulative effects of workplace injuries caused Terry to rely on a walker and wheelchair for mobility, the Stratford couple used Safe @...