There were 3,152 client visits to PEI food banks in March 2018, according to the 2018 Hunger Count report, released by Food Banks Canada recently. The Hunger Count report uses data collected from food banks during the month of March. February 5, 2019 - CBC PEI ... [Read More...]
Cook shortage prompts new free training course
PEI's restaurants need more cooks, and its tourism industry association is turning its attention to training them. The Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island regularly offers training programs in the winter, and it will do that again this year. In addition, it is offering a separate program exclusively aimed at cooking. fEBRUARY 1, 2019 - by Kevin Yarr - CBC PEI ... [Read More...]
Series of promotional videos launched to help recruit employers for PERCÉ internships
“To mark the 15th anniversary of its successful PERCÉ postsecondary internship program, RDÉE Prince Edward Island is launching a series of three short promotional videos to encourage Island employers to hire interns during the 16th edition of the program in the summer of 2019,” says Stéphane Blanchard, the organization’s youth development officer. February 1, 2019 - RDÉE PEI ... [Read More...]
Café de Paris now offered in five PEI healthcare facilities
Healthcare professionals on PEI now have new opportunities to hone their French language skills at five healthcare facilities in the province. Café de Paris is a voluntary drop-in language support service offered on location at Maplewood Manor, Community Hospital O’Leary, Prince County Hospital, Beach Grove Home and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. January 14, 2019 - Collège de l’Île ... [Read More...]
Small business grants gives room to grow
The recently renovated spa at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel and Convention Centre is a tranquil oasis inside a bustling hotel. Dim lights, peaceful music and essential oils welcome clients in the waiting room where they are offered a 'cloud chair' and a refreshment. February 1, 2019 - Government of PEI ... [Read More...]