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Regulations updated for upcoming hunting/trapping season
2016-09-09
Updated regulations will ensure these activities continue to thrive on Prince Edward Island, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell.
“Each year, our department hears from Island hunters and trappers as to regulation changes they feel require updating. These changes...
Reminder of recreational fishing regulations
2016-08-24
Recreational harvesters of fish and shellfish are being reminded to familiarize themselves with the regulations for these activities.
Prince Edward Island has many beautiful areas throughout the province where recreational harvesting of fish and shellfish is safe and enjoyable.
Federal...
Officials investigating discovery of dead fish
2016-08-22
Government officials have confirmed a report of dead fish discovered in the Roseville system Monday.
Staff from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Department of Communities, Land and Environment confirmed the report upon visiting the site...
Island Forest Firefighters to Assist with Nova Scotia Wildfires
2016-08-15
Prince Edward Island forest firefighters have been dispatched to Nova Scotia to assist with the fire situation, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell.
“On Friday, five staff from the Department of Communities, Land and Environment left to assist with the Nova Scotia...
Federal and Atlantic Provincial Ministers of the Environment meet to discuss clean growth opportunities and climate change
2016-08-09
The following is distributed by the Department of Communities Land and Environment, courtesy of the Department of Environment and Climate Change
Today, Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the four Atlantic Provincial Ministers of the Environment, Minister...
Officials investigating discovery of deceased fish
2016-07-26
Government officials are investigating a report of deceased fish discovered in the Clyde River Monday at approximately 5:15 p.m. Staff from Environment Canada, the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Department of Communities, Land and Environment confirmed the report upon visiting the...
Five parcels of land protected under Natural Area Protection Act
2016-07-26
Five parcels of privately-owned land across Prince Edward Island are now designated as protected under the provincial Natural Areas Protection Act (NAPA), says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell.
"Today we announced five parcels of land that will now be protected under...
Online consultation for climate change mitigation strategy begins
2016-07-12
Online public consultation of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Change Mitigation Strategy begins today, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell.
“The Government of Prince Edward Island has committed to play our part in the national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas...
Minister Mitchell attends national meeting of Ministers Responsible for Local Government
2016-07-08
Canada’s Ministers Responsible for Local Government met in Quebec City this week. Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell represented Prince Edward Island at the national meeting.
“It was an honour for me to attend the annual meeting of Ministers Responsible for Local...
Islanders urged to use caution with outdoor fires
2016-06-21
Hot, dry and windy weather has resulted in regions of Prince Edward Island receiving high ratings on the Fire Weather Index (FWI).
“The change in temperature has altered the current Fire Weather Index rating from extreme to moderate in eastern and central P.E.I. and to high in western areas of the...