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Wind and rain forecasted could mean more downed trees
2019-09-11
With many trees already damaged due to Hurricane Dorian - and rain and wind in the forecast for this afternoon and overnight - more trees and branches could fall. There is a risk of additional utility outages and more debris blocking roads. Be prepared for continued or additional power outages. ...
Islanders reminded to keep roads, shoulders and sidewalks clear during clean up
2019-09-09
Islanders are quick to take action following the storm, moving swiftly into clean up phase. There is lots of debris and other materials to get rid of but roads, shoulders and sidewalks still need to be kept clear for public safety and to help recovery efforts. Islanders are asked to keep all debris...
Eastern Prince Edward Island residents and visitors to benefit from 16 new recreational, cultural, water and wastewater projects
2019-08-23
Investing in social and recreational infrastructure where people can come together and stay active, builds dynamic, inclusive communities while creating good jobs that help grow the middle class. Today, the Honourable Lawrence A. MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Member of Parliament...
Charlottetown Library Learning Centre moving to bigger location
2019-08-21
A new modernized library will serve the changing needs of Islanders at a larger, accessible location in the Dominion Building in downtown Charlottetown. “Like everything else, libraries need to meet the changing needs of the people who use them,” said Library Board Chair Helen Hyndman. “We are...
Prince Edward Island Residents to benefit from Investments in Green and Community Infrastructure
2019-08-19
The governments of Canada and PEI recognize that strategic investments in green and local wastewater infrastructure play a key role in supporting dynamic, healthy communities while improving residents’ quality of life and protecting the environment. Today, the Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of...
New solar incentives available to Islanders
2019-08-02
Islanders will soon be getting financial help to install solar panels that will convert sunlight into clean energy for their homes, farms and businesses. “Solar incentives will add to our energy mix, creating more made-in-PEI electricity,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister...
Improvements to PEI’s highway system will benefit residents and visitors with safer, more efficient roads and bridges
2019-07-25
Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating good paying, middle-class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in roads and highways that will make it easier and safer to move people and...
Energy efficiency help for low-to-middle income Islanders
2019-07-12
Eligible Islanders can get free help with energy efficiency in their homes and apartments. Through efficiencyPEI’s Winter Warming program, an efficiencyPEI tradesperson will help with air sealing measures and free energy efficient items and services such as the installation of a programmable...
Expanding driver training
2019-07-04
Highway Safety is introducing a newcomer novice driver course this September. “Driving is a complex activity anywhere, and it gets even more complex with our winter weather in PEI,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers. “The newcomer novice driver course will be...
Basin Head wharf temporarily closed for safety reasons
2019-06-14
The wharf at Basin Head is closed temporarily for safety reasons. While preparing for dredging the channel, bridge engineers noted structural damage beneath the wharf and deemed it currently unsafe for public access. “Safety is the first priority and we will fix this issue now while we are dredging...