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Stepping up to the plate for PEI baseball
2025-01-17
A new baseball park and recreation venue will enhance baseball and other outdoor activities for Islanders, as well as provide economic benefits from hosting tournaments and other events.
Located at the Mill River Resort, Baseball PEI named the park in honor of Don McDougall, a key figure in...
Coastal adaptation work started at Souris Causeway to protect shoreline and infrastructure
2025-01-09
To improve shoreline protection and prevent erosion along the Route 2 Souris Causeway, the provincial government has begun a coastal engineering adaption project.
The initiative will include the installation of two armour stone groynes, a sandstone rock sill, and two sandstone reefs.
“This...
Flashing blue lights on more emergency vehicles enhances public safety
2025-01-08
Ambulances and fire trucks can now use flashing blue lights in emergencies, improving their visibility and making it safer to help people in need.
Prince Edward Island (PEI) paramedics and firefighters requested the Province make the change. Using blue lights helps vehicles stand out more clearly...
Connecting ATV trails in West Prince
2024-12-13
For the first time, a direct ATV trail will connect the communities of O’Leary and Tignish allowing ATV club members to access 15 km of unpaved, low-volume provincial roads.
The Province and the PEI ATV Federation reached a pilot road agreement to link together private trails, offering a seamless...
Province, MADD Canada and RCMP join forces against impaired driving
2024-12-06
Far too often, Islanders feel the effects and impacts from impaired driving. On December 7, the Province is joining Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) and RCMP to say no to impaired driving.
As part of MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon campaign, representatives from the departments of...
Active transportation fund extended for another year
2024-11-20
Funding designed to help build new walking paths and improve active transportation networks is continuing for another year.
There is $5 million available through the province’s Active Transportation Fund for new projects across the province.
“I have received lots of great feedback on how...
Government waives vehicle registration and driver’s license renewal fees for retired volunteer firefighters
2024-11-01
The Government of Prince Edward Island is honouring retired volunteer firefighters for their dedication and sacrifices they’ve made in protecting Islanders.
Starting November 1, retired volunteer firefighters with at least 15 years of service will receive free registration and license plates for...
Confederation Trail recommendations available online
2024-10-30
Recommendations from a user group review about the future use of the Confederation Trail are now available.
The recommendations stem from input collected through an Island-wide public engagement process in the fall of 2023, alongside research into best practices about other trail networks. The...
Be a Halloween hero: drive safely for our trick-or-treaters
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/be-a-halloween-hero-drive-safely-for-our-trick-or-treaters
2024-10-28
As Halloween approaches, excitement fills the air with costumes, pumpkins, decorations, and treats. However, it’s essential to remember that safety must remain our top priority, especially on this festive night. Since 2021, PEI has seen 19 collisions involving 35 vehicles on October 31.
To ensure...
Drive with caution this harvest season
2024-10-04
All motorists play vital roles in ensuring safety on PEI’s roads, especially during the busy harvest season.
Here are some basic tips for maintaining safe driving practices:
For motorists:
Be aware: Fall is a busy time on PEI roads during harvest season....