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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...
Islanders can save energy and money at retailers across the province
2019-09-25
Islanders can save money instantly and help the environment when they buy energy-efficient products ranging from light bulbs to refrigerators. From September 27 to November 3 Islanders are eligible for instant rebates in-store on select energy efficient products through efficiencyPEI’s Instant...
Government assisting Islanders with further debris removal
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/government-assisting-islanders-with-further-debris-removal
2019-09-19
As provincial road crews continue clearing debris from roads, ditches and curbs, debris removal services are now being expanded to include clean-up around homes. “We know Islanders need help safely removing larger debris from their yards. The province is engaging provincial road crews - and private...
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. ...