Canada’s immigration minister believes a newly re-opened immigration services office in Charlottetown will help newcomers avoid costly off-island travel and may help the province retain more skilled workers. Minister Ahmed Hussen attended a brief opening ceremony, greeting the office’s three new staff members. August 9 - by Stu Neatby - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
Aug 19 2019
Aug 16 2019
Festivals and Confederation Centre of the Arts on PEI get extra funding from Ottawa
The arts on PEI received a financial boost from Ottawa on Wednesday. Charlottetown MP Sean Casey announced an extra $1 million for the Confederation Centre of the Arts over the next two years. The additional money will supplement the $6 million in funding for the Centre announced in the federal budget. August 7, 2019 - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
Aug 16 2019
Here’s where Canadians are finding well-paying jobs in the trades
Jordan Harper had been working mostly odd jobs since leaving high school. He started out doing landscaping and washing cars, never really landing on a job with much stability. Growing up in Burnaby, B.C., Harper didn't really come across a career path that fired him up. July 12, 2019 - by Brandie Weikle - CBC News ... [Read More...]
Aug 16 2019
New program to help Island youth in the era of climate change
A new program taking place at the PEI Farm Centre is underway that will help Island youth prepare for employment in the era of climate change. Farm Centre CEO Phil Ferraro said this made-in-Atlantic Canada program will prepare young people for jobs that emerge from the climate crisis that is facing everyone. August 8, 2019 - PEI Farm Centre ... [Read More...]
Aug 16 2019
What math do you use in daily life? This PEI advocacy group wants to know
A PEI education advocacy group has plans to ask Islanders what types of math they're using in their practical day-to-day lives. Education 20/20 Inc. is a non-profit organization with chapters across Canada and aims to strengthen learning culture. August 8, 2020 - CBC PEI ... [Read More...]