This year, the traditional Career Fair hosted by UPEI looked a bit different. Instead of meeting with job seekers in person, companies looking to hire UPEI graduates and alumni were invited to produce recruitment videos. For the full playlist of employer videos, click here. UPEI Experiential Education organized the Career Video Fest. The office, which helps students ... [Read More...]
BioTechnology company specializes in vaccine development services
by Heidi Riley Pegasus BioTech Inc. is a contract research organization founded in November 2019 by three partners: Daniel Wilson, Jonathan Wilts, and Yimy Mena. The three senior Scientists have expertise in developing vaccines and biotherapeutics. Pegasus Biotech provides high-quality pharmaceutical development services and develops accurate and reliable analytical ... [Read More...]
Mom and daughter fulfill a life-long dream to open a small business
by Gloria Welton Something Rented Something New, a business which specializes in gifts, décor and wedding rentals, opened in November 2020 after owner Karen MacMillan and her daughter Erica Colson were both considering a new direction in life. Right around the time of opening, Karen had been cancer free for five years. She was to fulfill one of her dreams. “I have made ... [Read More...]
Calm, cool & creative: tips on maintaining good mental health during uncertain times
by Stacy Dunn If you had $86,400, how would you spend it? Did you know that there are 86,400 seconds in a day? How do you spend that time? Therapist and Speaker Jill Stewart MSW, RSW, with Your Life Design asked these questions and more during the fourth annual Dotgain Conference hosted by Holland College’s School of Visual Arts. She got the in-person and virtual ... [Read More...]
Husband and wife team up in running a unique bakery in Woodstock PEI
by Ruby Arsenault Vinegar Hill Bakery is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Sheldon and Laura Mills. Chef Sheldon is a Culinary School of Canada graduate with over a decade of experience. Laura assists with baking along with marketing the products. “For some time I wanted to start my own bakery, and had slowly been putting together ideas and recipes,” says ... [Read More...]