remax pei: Crown corporation idea worries tourism union
- 02/07/08 11:07 PM
The union representing P.E.I. Tourism Department employees is nervous about a possible move to turn the department into a Crown corporation. The Union of Public Sector Employees represents about 400 workers in the tourism department, most of whom are seasonal. If the department becomes a Crown corporation, the union argues, those seasonal employees could lose their right to be recalled from year to year. Earlier this week, Tourism Minister Valerie Docherty suggested creating a Crown corporation could help get the best people into the required jobs. UPSE president Shelley Ward took exception to those comments. "It almost implies that they don't have the right staff … (0 comments)
remax pei: Facebook group challenges traditional notions of beauty
- 02/07/08 11:02 PM
A P.E.I.-based collective that questions traditional notions of beauty has created one of the fastest growing groups on Facebook. Beauty Vs. Industry was started by Heather Ross, a high school student in Souris, on P.E.I.'s eastern shore. Formed Jan. 4, the group had more than 6,400 members as of Thursday. In a single day this week, it gained close to 500 new members. The site's main feature is more than 2,000 pictures of its members, mostly female, scrawled with comments about their appearance, their beliefs, and for the most part, about how they refuse to cave in to mainstream pressure to be and appear … (2 comments)
remax pei: P.E.I. government forecast off by tens of millions
- 02/07/08 10:58 PM
There's been a dramatic positive shift in the financial picture for P.E.I., revealed in the auditor general's review of the 2006-07 fiscal year. The report shows that the government brought in a $23.9 million surplus, rather than a $12.5 million deficit for the year. It was the previous Progressive Conservative government that forecast the deficit, in a budget brought down last spring just before it called a provincial election. It also predicted a $2.1 million surplus for 2007-08. The Liberals scoffed at the numbers at the time, calling the budget a political document. The Tory budget didn't pass before the election call, and Liberals … (1 comments)
remax pei: Happy Holidays to All!!!
- 12/30/07 06:32 AM
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all. Remember to take the time to appreciate all the little things in life that bring us pleasure, all to often we forget with all the turmoil and things that have to get done, to just take a step back and appreciate all the tings that we have. Life is to short, so enjoy it to the fullest! "A winner never quits and a quitter never wins" Adam Affleck Charlottetown Remax Realty PEI Canada … (0 comments)
remax pei: Remax on the go again...
- 12/16/07 01:01 PM
RE/MAX professionals are among the most experienced in the industry. That's one of the main reasons RE/MAX Broker/Owners enjoy high-quality reputations.It's a reputation that is well-deserved - and well-earned. At RE/MAX, top performers work alongside other top performers, reflecting the adage that you play better golf when you play with better golfers.It's no wonder that in many circles, the name "RE/MAX" is synonymous with success.At RE/MAX, our first priority is you. Your goals become our goals. We work hard to offer you the support and services you need to remain a leader in the real estate community. Adam Affleck Charlottetown Remax Realty www.adamaffleck.com www.atlanticrealtysolution.com
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remax pei: RE/MAX Growth
- 12/04/07 04:37 AM
The most powerful testament to the strength and value of the RE/MAX Concept is the networks unparalleled growth. RE/MAX has increased its agent count every year since the first Associate joined in January 1973. With each additional agent, the network increases in yard signs, referral opportunities, national advertising funds and market share. That all adds up to more business for each individual agent. At the end of 2006, the RE/MAX network had more than 120,000 Associates.The number of open offices has increased every year since the first office opened in 1973. The RE/MAX Network had more than 6,700 offices in more … (1 comments)
The union representing P.E.I. Tourism Department employees is nervous about a possible move to turn the department into a Crown corporation.;)
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