Search
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9.
Results
New Municipal Government Act takes effect
2017-12-20
The historic, Municipal Government Act, marks a new era for local governments in Prince Edward Island. When it comes into effect this Saturday, December 23, the act will help Prince Edward Island’s cities, towns, and rural municipalities better serve their residents. It establishes consistent rules...
Water utilities serve quality by the glass
2017-10-18
Investing in Infrastructure -, Water quality is both a complicated job and a sacred public trust for the members of the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA). The ACWWA meeting this week in Charlottetown brings together 300 water experts from across the region. The Prince Edward...
Water, wastewater investments help Souris’ flow go
2017-09-21
Investing in infrastructure -, The last time Souris upgraded its water and sewer lines, the population of Prince Edward Island was 104,629, Swiss Family Robinson was playing in theatres, and Bobby Lewis’s “Tossin’ and Turnin’” was the No. 1 song. It was 1961 and the growing seaside town installed...
You can almost drink the effluent in North Rustico
2017-09-08
Investing in infrastructure -, Les Standen says there’s a reason North Rustico’s effluent – or treated wastewater – is famous across Canada. “That’s high quality effluent; you would think it was drinking water,” says Standen, who has chaired the town's water and sewer committee for 14 years...
Statement on shellfish enhancement program
2017-08-16
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries today issued the following statement on its plan to deliver shellfish enhancement activities for 2017:, The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has supported the oyster fishery for many years by providing funding to the PEI Shellfish Association to...
Community, business leaders guiding Island’s prosperity
2017-08-03
A strong and diverse group of 26 Island business and community leaders will help shape Prince Edward Island’s future success. Members of the new Regional Economic Advisory Councils meet for the first time today, August 3, in Stanley Bridge. The goal of the four regional councils is to guide,...
Regional economic advisory councils seek members
2017-05-17
As one of the first chairs of the province’s new regional economic advisory councils, Jason Ramsay will have the chance to work with others who share his passion for helping his community succeed. Ramsay, who will chair the West Regional Economic Advisory Council, is one of four chairpersons that...
Love our Lobster returns with new twist
2017-05-09
Islanders will have more chances to win great prizes during the ninth-annual Love our Lobster campaign that runs until June 26. Love our Lobster is designed to create greater appreciation and demand for the top-quality lobster fished out of Prince Edward Island waters. When they buy lobster from...
Ferry task force seeks public input
2017-03-20
The new Prince Edward Island Ferry Task Force wants feedback from Islanders on the importance of the Wood Islands-Caribou ferry service to the province. After Northumberland Ferries Ltd. (NFL) announced that the Island would not have full two-ferry service during summer 2016, the provincial...