With the suspension of in-person classes and testing at UPEI due to coronavirus (COVID-19 strain) and exams looming, faculty in the chemistry department asked associate professor Jason Pearson if he and his team could use Stemble to help. This web-based homework tool for university chemistry classes has been adapted to administer chemistry exams online. ... [Read More...]
Apr 2 2020
Apr 2 2020
PEI company manufacturing face masks for healthcare workers
April 1, 2020 - MarineNav Ltd. Kings County manufacturing company MarineNav Ltd. has put out the call for 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide elastic bands, and approximately 20 inches long or longer, to the community. It is retooling its production equipment to produce face masks here on PEI in essential services and medical fields. ... [Read More...]
Apr 2 2020
2020 Upcoming Spring Fishing & Lobster Seasons
April 1, 2020 - PEIFA: The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) continues to be immersed in the issues surrounding the upcoming Spring fishing season. It continues to collect daily information as the situation changes but no decisions have been made. ... [Read More...]
Apr 2 2020
Province announces additional income relief, stricter screening measures for travelers
April 1, 2020, Government of PEI: The COVID-19 Income Support Program will help Islanders bridge the gap between their loss of income and Employment Insurance benefits or the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. This fund provides a one-time, taxable payment of $750. ... [Read More...]
Apr 1 2020
Ocean Startup Project: Free Webinar Series
From the Innovacorp release March 24, 2020: In light of the COVID-19 situation, the Ocean Startup Project cancelled its in-person Engage Café events that were scheduled in communities across Atlantic Canada. Now, people in Atlantic Canada and around the world can participate virtually through a weekly, interactive webinar series designed to engage people who have ideas for ... [Read More...]