Through a non-profit organization that works with business schools and others, Dalton Lecky landed a four-month internship with Groundhog, a Halifax-based fintech startup. The company is developing technology to make and accept pre-authorized, recurring payments with cryptocurrencies as an alternative to credit cards and bank accounts. Oct. 15, 2018 - by Jennifer Lewington - ... [Read More...]
Oct 18 2018
Oct 18 2018
PEI youth tap into federal funds to lead community projects
Young Canadians like Emily VanToever of PEI are improving their communities with the help of funding Canada Service Corps. VanToever, 30, has received $1,500 to study the aquatic species in her community and demonstrate that they are at risk. October 11, 2018 - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
Oct 17 2018
Government releases August tourism indicators
Near-record numbers continued to visit PEI through its three entry points in August, Tourism PEI statistics show. The Confederation Bridge is on pace for another record season and is now 0.7 percent ahead of 2017’s year-to-date numbers. Northumberland Ferries also posted gains of 2.6 percent year-to-date. October 18, 2018 - Government of PEI ... [Read More...]
Oct 17 2018
Workers Comp releases new healthy workplace resource kit during awareness week
October 15-21, 2018 is being recognized as Workplace Bullying and Harassment Awareness Week in Prince Edward Island. The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning will recognize this week to help bring awareness to psychological hazards that may exist in workplaces. October 16, 2018 - Workers Compensation Board ... [Read More...]
Oct 17 2018
New year-round store Stratford Discounters expected to open by the end of October
In the competitive discount retailer industry, Greg Butler has grown his business from two seasonal stores on PEI more than a decade ago to 10 today, including a new, permanent, year-round store scheduled to open in Stratford by the end of the month. October 13, 2018 - by Terrence MacEachern - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
