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Province seeking input from woodlot owners
2025-01-20
Woodlot owners are being asked to provide their feedback through a survey to help the province better understand forest management and harvest decisions.
The 2025 PEI Woodlot Owners Survey will be sent by mail to 2,400 randomly selected woodlot owners in the coming weeks. Participants were drawn...
Watershed group making a difference in the Hunter River area ecosystem for 25 years
2025-01-16
The Hunter Clyde Watershed Group is one of the longest-serving watershed groups in PEI, serving the areas of Hunter River, New Glasgow and North Rustico.
Victoria Hawkins is the interim watershed coordinator for Hunter Clyde.
“We do a lot of different programs. Our main ones this time of year...
Eastern watershed group boosts biodiversity and community pride
2025-01-09
Belfast Area Watershed Group, also known as BAWG, manages about 22,000 hectares within 7.5 watersheds, across the communities of Eldon to Wood Islands and Beach Point.
“We conduct water quality testing and participate in estuary monitoring. We monitor bank swallows, amphibians, and birds,” said...
Statement by Honourable Gilles Arsenault on Acadian Remembrance Day
2024-12-13
Honourable Gilles Arsenault, minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs, issued the following statement on Acadian Remembrance Day:
“Today, as we observe Acadian Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the resilience, strength, and contributions of the Acadian...
PEI recognized as a leader for energy efficiency
2024-12-05
Prince Edward Island sets a national standard for energy efficiency programs, according to a new report.
The Canadian Energy Efficiency Scorecard shows PEI leads the country in supporting energy efficiency upgrades for lower income households and has tied with Quebec for second place for energy...
PEI rural transit riders to see bus upgrades
2024-12-02
In the coming weeks, larger motorcoach buses with more passenger capacity are being added to many rural transit routes.
The new buses that will be servicing many Transit PEI routes are more comfortable, featuring bathrooms and better seats. Starting in January, the Charlottetown to Three Rivers...
Minister’s annual report on the French Language Services Act tabled
2024-11-15
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island tabled the 2023-2024 Minister’s report on the French Language Services Act.
The Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat prepares the report on behalf of the Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to show the provincial government'...
Save on energy efficient products and your energy bill
2024-10-10
Instant Savings is back, and Kent Charlottetown is a sea of bright pink posters signaling big savings.
Jim Power, store manager said the seasonal campaign, which runs this year from September 27 until November 17, is always a nice surprise for people.
“They are walking around the store and they...
Climate funding for fuel cells, home resiliency, education and other PEI projects
2024-10-03
Islanders are working on 16 new and innovative projects as we deal with climate change, thanks to PEI’s climate challenge fund, and government is now calling for new applications.
The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to empower people of different backgrounds, experiences, and expertise, who...
Tyne Valley rink on the way to net zero
2024-09-27
Solar panels and heat pumps are now fueling the community rink in Tyne Valley.
Supported by $345,147 from the province’s Community Renewable Energy Generation (CREG) fund, the Cavendish Farms Community Events Centre in Tyne Valley has a 99 KW solar system which will help reduce the community’s...