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A homegrown heating solution
2018-10-31
On the first snowy late fall morning the big garage behind the Prince County Hospital was toasty warm and smelled of balsam fir.
“Smells great eh?”shouts Dick Arsenault, chief bioenergy manager of ACFOR, over the humming engines of the German-engineered machines. He is also co-owner of the company...
Changing our future by exploring PEI’s past
2018-10-30
Today, over 100 people gathered for the PEI’s Famous Five 25th Anniversary Conference to celebrate the remarkable milestone that PEI’s Famous Five made to provincial and national history 25 years ago.
In 1993, five Island women held the most influential seats in government. At the time, the...
Souris breakwaters are working with the forces of nature
2018-10-05
Something is causing a stir near the Souris causeway – in a good way.
Two sandstone reefs installed by the Prince Edward Island government are working like a charm. The offshore breakwaters (also known as intertidal reefs) are designed to protect the causeway -- the main route into town -- and the...
Governments of Canada and PEI investing in safer roads for residents and visitors
2018-10-05
Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in well-planned infrastructure that will make it easier to move people and products across...
Where the streets are paved with…glass?
2018-10-05
That concrete island in the middle of the roundabout might have been built with your empty Chardonnay bottle.
A Prince Edward Island business is making crushed-glass aggregate that is proving superior in road construction. The process reduces the need to import gravel and keeps countless glass...
Motor Vehicle Registration Refund
2018-10-01
Can I get a refund for my vehicle’s registration?
If your vehicle’s registration has not expired, you may be eligible for a refund of a portion of the cost of the registration. Refund requirements vary based on the type of vehicle. For example, refunds for trailer registrations...