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Looking for sustainable community champions
2020-02-26
A collaborative approach to energy generation will help Island communities take the lead on how they fuel their homes and businesses. Building on lessons learned from sustainable energy models in Samso Island and in Gottingen, Germany, government is now looking for community champions to develop a...
Tignish residents to benefit from the Co-op Health Centre expansion
2020-02-21
Investing in social and recreational infrastructure where people can come together and have access to services helps build dynamic, inclusive communities while creating good jobs that help grow the middle class. Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable...
Inviting public input into active transportation fund
2020-02-06
Government is looking for suggestions on how to encourage more walking and cycling in Prince Edward Island communities, through financial support from the active transportation fund. The active transportation fund is a $25 million investment over five years that will support priority active...
Summerside to benefit from a new solar farm
2020-01-14
A thriving economy needs strategic investments in green infrastructure to improve the lives of citizens while limiting impacts on the local environment. Investing in innovative green infrastructure also helps create jobs and improve the quality of life of Canadians. Today, the Honourable Catherine...
Report road issues by text message
2019-12-18
Islanders can now easily report broken traffic lights, broken pavement, problems with the Confederation Trail, and plowing/sanding issues to government by text message. Through a partnership with the Island company BamText, Islanders can text information, pictures or video to highway maintenance...
Government launching active transportation fund to address climate change
2019-11-12
Driver’s license fees are being reinstated to fund a new $5 million active transportation fund for Prince Edward Island. The new $5 million dollar active transportation fund will help build new walking and bike paths, widen paved shoulders, and better connect existing walking and cycling trails to...
PEI ready for ride-sharing
2019-11-09
After review, government has determined that no changes to legislation are required to allow ride-sharing operations in Prince Edward Island. “While no legislative changes are required, we feel it’s important to ensure ride-share drivers meet some basic driving history requirements to ensure the...
On the road to reducing transportation emissions
2019-11-06
Supporting more sustainable transportation in Prince Edward Island will help Islanders lower their impact on the environment, while encouraging more walking, cycling, and community transit. PEI’s Sustainable Transportation Action Plan has 27 action items to be implemented in the areas of transit...
Updating ATV rules and regulations
2019-11-05
Changes to rules and regulations on ATVs will make everyone safer while expanding the ATV trail network province-wide. Proposed changes include allowing ATVs on more low-traffic roads and increasing fines and impoundment time for illegal use of trails. “I believe we can work together to balance...
Storm-related debris removal registration ending November 8
2019-10-28
Tree debris removal from curbsides and properties will be wrapping in November so provincial road crews can prepare for winter operations. Provincial road crews have been working on debris removal since early September. Crews started by clearing debris from roads to ensure driver safety, then they...