Many P.E.I. newcomers say that they are working multiple low-wage jobs and are struggling to cover groceries and rent. A recent CBC-Pollara survey reports that 82% of newcomers say that the Canada’s cost of living makes it difficult to settle in the country.
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Added on 2025-02-20
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Prince Edward Island, PE
- cbc.ca
Innovation P.E.I. held a two-day symposium with theatre directors to brainstorm ideas on how to return to pre-COVID levels. Theatre attendance as dropped to as low as 20%, while average costs have risen 35% since 2019 and people stay home to save money.
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Added on 2024-11-01
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Prince Edward Island, PE
- cbc.ca
Preliminary stats on P.E.I.'s peak tourism season months suggests a good year, with Confederation Bridge traffic up 4% over 2023 and Charlottetown Airport showing similar increases. Passenger numbers from cruise ship visits were also up 60% compared to 2023.
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Added on 2024-11-02
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Prince Edward Island, PE
- cbc.ca
The Town of Stratford received $500K to support the new Stratford Waterfront Gathering and Event Space. The new space is part of a waterfront development plan to help with health and wellness, increase tourism, and develop new business opportunities.
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Added on 2024-10-18
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Prince Edward Island, PE
- canada.ca
The Atlantic Economic Council’s latest research report “Shifting Gears Toward an Electric Vehicle Future.” highlights barriers to EV growth in Atlantic Canada that include higher up-front costs and limited access to charging stations. PEI has the country’s 4th highest EV adoption rate at 7.4% (2023), while N.L. ranked second last at 2.8%.
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Added on 2024-10-11
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Prince Edward Island, PE
- vocm.com
The minimum wage is increasing to $16 per hour in P.E.I. Additionally, legislative changes on the number of paid sick days are coming into effect. Some workers are now entitled to three paid sick days per year.
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Added on 2024-10-01
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Prince Edward Island, PE
- Radio-Canada Atlantique