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Popular PEI Provincial Park protected for generations
2024-03-25
An innovative shoreline project that is reducing the impacts of climate change and erosion at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park near West Point is complete.
The shoreline was suffering from ongoing and extensive sea level rise, storm surge, and wave-driven erosion. Cedar Dunes provincial campground and...
Province hosting workshops for the public on Confederation Trail use
2023-10-25
The provincial government is seeking feedback from Island residents to help develop a long-term plan for use of the Confederation Trail.
In-person workshops will take place across the province starting October 30 (full schedule in the backgrounder below). The public is encouraged to attend a...
Debris disposal pits closing
2023-10-16
Private disposal pits used for Fiona debris are closing at the end of October.
Residents wishing to drop off debris before the end of October should ensure they are only leaving tree branches and other wood debris. Do not drop off household waste at private disposal pits.
Private debris disposal...
Small fish, big impact
2023-08-10
It may look like any other culvert, but this particular culvert on the Suffolk Road has a big impact on the health of the river system in the area.
Many locals will recall smelt passing at Tim’s Creek decades ago, but until recently, the smelt avoided this particular stream. That’s because the...
Update on Fiona debris cleanup
2022-10-20
As the province prepares for winter maintenance operations, curbside pick-up of large debris will pause until spring. Island residents have until Monday, October 31 to place Fiona debris curbside.
The deadline is in place so that the province can ensure roads are clear and safe for winter...
Equestrian access to Confederation Trail
2022-07-14
Effective Friday, July 15, equestrians will have access to some rural portions of the Confederation Trail in the second year of a pilot to evaluate the integration of horses on the trail and their impact.
The pilot will run throughout this summer and early fall based on trail conditions. Staff and...
ATV Pilot Program Aims to Improve Trail Connectivity
2020-10-19
The province, in cooperation with the PEI ATV Federation, is looking to introduce a pilot project to allow use the of select portions of provincial highways to link sections of the Federation`s trail system together. The goal is to allow safe travel from one trail to another.
The public can share...
Islanders to visit Royalty Oaks area to learn about project plans
2020-05-15
Islanders can now sign-up for in-person consultations of the Royalty Oaks project in East Royalty to learn more about project plans and provide their feedback.
Ensuring public health measures, including physical distancing, are maintained, on site consultations of the Royalty Oaks project will be...
Basin Head wharf temporarily closed for safety reasons
2019-06-14
The wharf at Basin Head is closed temporarily for safety reasons.
While preparing for dredging the channel, bridge engineers noted structural damage beneath the wharf and deemed it currently unsafe for public access.
“Safety is the first priority and we will fix this issue now while we are...
Women’s Institute Roadside Cleanup bags available May 1
2019-04-30
On May 11, Islanders will take to roadsides across PEI to pick up litter for the annual Women’s Institute Roadside Cleanup.
Yellow cleanup bags will be available starting May 1 at all Access PEI and Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) locations, along with Summerside City Hall and the...