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Pass a bus, lose your licence
2018-11-30
In order to better protect Island students, drivers who illegally pass a school bus will lose their licence.
As of December 8, 2018, failing to stop for a school bus when the red flashing lights are activated will lead to 12 demerit points, resulting in suspension of the licence for three months...
Improving diversity and inclusion on driver’s licences
2018-11-30
Islanders will now have the option to identify their gender on their driver’s licence.
The Prince Edward Island government has added the two new non-binary gender options of ‘gender not listed’ and ‘prefer not to say,’ which join the existing ‘male’ and ‘female’ options. The selection will appear...
Winter tires prevent serious collisions
2018-11-14
Government and police are reminding Islanders of the safety benefits of installing four matching winter tires.
Lack of suitable winter tires can be a factor in serious collisions because winter tires provide almost twice the traction of all-season tires on snow or ice. Visit https://www....
Changing our future by exploring PEI’s past
2018-10-30
Today, over 100 people gathered for the PEI’s Famous Five 25th Anniversary Conference to celebrate the remarkable milestone that PEI’s Famous Five made to provincial and national history 25 years ago.
In 1993, five Island women held the most influential seats in government. At the time, the...
Governments of Canada and PEI investing in safer roads for residents and visitors
2018-10-05
Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in well-planned infrastructure that will make it easier to move people and products across...
Demolition of vacant manor making way for future development
2018-09-07
The former Summerset Manor is slated for demolition, opening up a prime piece of real estate in the heart of Summerside for potential development.
“We are still open to good ideas for development of the property,” said Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Taking down...
Canada and Prince Edward Island to make significant investments that will improve the lives of Canadians
2018-08-16
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth and well-paid middle-class jobs, build inclusive communities, and support a low carbon, green economy–leading to a higher quality of life for all...
Building stronger communities across Prince Edward Island with federal Gas Tax Fund
2018-08-10
Investing in modern, efficient public infrastructure is key to promoting economic growth, strengthening the middle class and developing healthy sustainable communities.
The Government of Canada has delivered the first of two $8.25 million annual installments of the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) to...
Increased truck traffic on Riverside Drive
2018-07-13
Motorists are asked to drive carefully on Riverside Drive in Charlottetown due to increased truck traffic throughout the summer months.
The trucks are transporting gravel needed for several large-scale projects. Drivers should practice safe driving habits around large trucks, such as allowing...
Federal, provincial energy-saving funding announced
2018-06-08
Canada and Prince Edward Island are working together to take climate action and find solutions to help Canadians save money, reduce energy waste, create jobs, and support healthy communities.
Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay—on behalf of the Minister of...