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Driver’s license process made easier for Ukrainians
2022-08-11
The Province of Prince Edward Island is simplifying the driver’s license exchange process for eligible individuals from Ukraine. Beginning Monday, August 15, individuals who are exchanging full stage Ukrainian Category B (including BE) passenger vehicle licenses for PEI’s Class 5 license will be...
Lifesaving emergency equipment at all Access PEI sites
2022-07-28
Prince Edward Island’s eight Access PEI locations are now equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), known to dramatically increase the survival rate from a cardiac arrest. A portable AED evaluates heart rhythm during a sudden cardiac arrest, and if needed, delivers an electric shock...
Upgrades to provincial 511 traffic system
2022-07-25
Islanders can now receive personalized traffic and road condition information through the province’s 511 traveller information service. The enhanced 511 service allows travellers to create an account, save customized route information and choose alerts for construction, road closures, traffic...
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...
North shore transit ready to roll this summer
2022-06-28
Public transit to Cavendish and surrounding north shore communities will start on July 4, 2022. With four round-trips seven days a week from Summerside and Charlottetown, the summer transit route to Cavendish will support employers and employees, as well as tourists visiting the popular attractions...
Province announces new 9km active transportation trail in St. Peter’s
2022-06-20
Government announced, alongside the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), a new 9km stretch of active transportation trail that will connect Islanders and visitors to the Greenwich, Prince Edward Island National Park from the St. Peter’s area. The St. Peter’s Area Development Corporation...
Online booking now available for rural transit
2022-06-14
A new online booking system and website will offer riders an easy and convenient way to plan and book their trip with Transit PEI. The new option will allow riders to create an account and see their transaction history, book multiple trips in one transaction, have a faster payment option, and...
Islanders invited to free car seat safety check
2022-06-14
The provincial government is partnering with IWK’s Child Safety Link (CSL) program to offer the Child Passenger Safety Course to highway safety staff. The training will help staff in offering car seat safety inspections to Island families and ensure the proper and safe use of car and booster seats...
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in 35 new electric-powered school buses From: Infrastructure Canada
2022-06-10
Investments in key infrastructure build strong and healthy communities across Canada. From roads and buildings – to green energy powered vehicles – reliable infrastructure provides communities with opportunities to grow and develop today so that they are better prepared to overcome the challenges...
Rural public transit expands to north shore communities
2022-05-31
New public transit routes along Prince Edward Island’s north shore will support Island tourism operators and employees this summer. Two routes – one from Summerside and one from Charlottetown – will each provide four round trips daily, seven days a week. “As north shore tourism operators prepare...