The numbers show that 2017 was a record year for PEI, showcasing the Island’s population, social makeup, and economy. The 44th Annual Statistical Review gathers data from provincial government departments, the private sector, and Statistics Canada to provide a socio-economic snapshot of PEI. More than 100 data tables outline the province’s economic performance in 2017. June 20, ... [Read More...]
Jun 21 2018
Jun 21 2018
Province again exceeds its population goal
One year into PEI’s Population Action Plan, the province’s population is larger than ever at 153,116. There has been progress on all key indicators in the first year of government’s five-year action plan. It focuses on recruiting, retaining, and repatriating Islanders, with an emphasis on growing the Island’s rural population. June 15, 2018 - Government of PEI ... [Read More...]
Jun 20 2018
‘That’s the dream, right?’ Transitioning into being a full-time artist: Slash Workers
Name a career. Any career. It's likely Lyndsey Paynter from Charlottetown has had it, at one point or another. For the past several months she's been working as a career transitions facilitator with the public schools branch, which, for her, is the ideal position. June 20, 2018 - by Julia Cook - CBC PEI ... [Read More...]
Jun 20 2018
UPEI to provide degree pathway for Holland College Environmental Applied Science Technology grads
The University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College have formalized a degree pathway for graduates of the Holland College Environmental Applied Science Technology program. Students will study two years at Holland College and two years at UPEI, earning a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from UPEI. May 25, 2018 - UPEI/ Holland College ... [Read More...]
Jun 20 2018
RCMP recognizes Atlantic Police Academy police science training
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police now recognizes the Atlantic Police Academy’s Police Science (Cadet) training, the academy’s executive director, Forrest Spencer, announced recently. “This agreement enables our graduates to receive full credit for their APA training when they are accepted by the RCMP,” Spencer said. June 13, 2018 - Holland College ... [Read More...]
