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Tougher penalties for impaired driving proposed
2016-12-14
Proposed legislation will further increase the penalties for impaired driving in Prince Edward Island.
Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act would extend vehicle impoundments, increase some ignition interlock terms, add licence suspensions to a driving record, and toughen rules for younger...
Street named after Tyne Valley leader
2016-12-12
Tyne Valley community leader and fundraiser Clyde Minard will have a street named in his honour.
At the recommendation of the Tyne Valley Village Council, a newly constructed road next to the Hilton J. McNeil Seniors Building will be officially named Clyde Minard Way. Transportation,...
Bonshaw Hills Public Lands Committee
2016-11-30
Since January, 2013, the 16 members of the the Bonshaw Hills Public Lands Committee (BHPLC), representing various government and non-government organizations, have provided guidance on the development and protection of valuable public lands in the Bonshaw area.
In October, 2013 the BHPLC...
Fines will double for accessible parking misuse
2016-11-30
Hannah MacLellan’s effort to make provincial legislation more sensitive to Islanders with physical limitations may soon become reality.
The former Easter Seals ambassador and grade 12 student at Charlottetown Rural High School advocated for changing outdated language in the Highway Traffic Act...
Fairyland Forest Management Plan for Public Comment
2016-11-30
The public is welcome to submit feedback on this management plan, in writing, to Megan Harris - exdir@islandnaturetrust.ca or Brian Thompson, bfthompson@gov.pe.ca, Co-chairs of the Bonshaw Hills Public Lands Committee.
Comments will be received until December 20, 2016.
Off Highway Vehicle Operation
2016-11-25
A Practical Guide for Users and Landowners: An off-highway vehicle is considered any motorized vehicle designed for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh or swamp land. This includes all terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by- sides, dirt bikes and snowmobiles.
Bonshaw trail naming honours Mi’kmaq heritage
2016-11-22
The traditions and history of Prince Edward Island’s First Nations will be recognized with the naming of the main trail at the newly-expanded Bonshaw Provincial Park.
Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar joined Chief Brian Francis of Abegweit First Nation and Chief...
Cornwall Perimeter Highway project– expect substantial delays November 17-18
2016-11-16
Motorists can expect substantial delays on the Cornwall Perimeter Highway project this Thursday and Friday, November 17 and 18 as crews apply the final layer of asphalt paving.
Equipment will often occupy two adjacent lanes at a time, and crews may need to limit traffic from accessing particular...
Cornwall Perimeter Highway project update – November 11 to 18
2016-11-10
Construction on the Cornwall Perimeter Highway project will focus on paving and curbing in the coming week, with traffic flow occasionally reduced from four to two lanes.
Traffic will flow through the new roundabouts at Maypoint Road and Poplar Island and on the main portion of the Trans-Canada...
Federal-provincial infrastructure funding for safer, smoother roads
2016-11-07
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, grow the middle class, and support a high standard of living for Canadians and their families.
Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament...