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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...
Annual Fall Frolic’s proceeds go to MacIntyre House
2017-10-04
Strengthening mental health services -, Islanders can run through one of the province’s most scenic woodlots this weekend to support increased mental health services. The 18th annual Provincial Forest Fall Frolic cross-country run is this Saturday, October 7 at the New Harmony Demonstration Woodlot...
Public feedback invited on climate change recommendations
2017-09-27
Islanders are invited to give feedback on recommendations that will guide the province’s strategy to address the impacts of climate change. The University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Climate Lab created the Prince Edward Island Climate Change Adaptation Recommendations Draft Report after...
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...
Island firefighters return from British Columbia
2017-08-07
Now that he is back home, Nick Thompson is thankful for the experience he and his team gained while helping contain wildfires in British Columbia. Thompson was one of a dozen Prince Edward Island forest firefighters who left for B.C. on July 17 – 11 were part of a sustained action team with...
Officials investigating discovery of dead fish
2017-07-24
Officials have confirmed a report of dead fish in Campbellton. The fish were discovered and reported by the local watershed organization on Sunday afternoon and provincial officials responded immediately. Water, soil, vegetation and fish samples have been collected and sent for testing. Staff from...
Island forest firefighters bound for B.C.
2017-07-14
A dozen Island forest firefighters are leaving to help with the increasingly serious wildfire situation in western Canada. The 12 Islanders will depart for British Columbia on Monday, July 17 as part of a joint Prince Edward Island/Newfoundland and Labrador fire team. This is the largest contingent...
Feedback invited on climate change document
2017-06-06
Islanders are invited to comment online on the next phase of the province’s strategy to address the effects of climate change. Created by the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Climate Lab, “Prince Edward Island Climate Change Adaptation: Public Input Document” is now available for public...
Watershed Alliance receives $2,000 for World Environment Day
2017-06-02
In honour of this year’s World Environment Day, the provincial government is providing $2,000 to the PEI Watershed Alliance for shoreline cleanup in June. This coming Monday, June 5 marks the annual celebration, which is hosted by Canada this year in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of...