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Driver’s license system upgrades coming Friday
2017-12-04
The upgrades required to produce Prince Edward Island’s new, more secure driver’s license and ID card are coming to the Access PEI locations in Alberton, Tignish, and Wellington this Friday, December 8. As a result, anyone in western Prince Edward Island needing a new or duplicate driver’s license...
Bring on the snow - transportation staff are ready
2017-12-01
Investing in infrastructure -, When plow drivers get the call to “get your V on” in the winter, Jimmy Rhynes says it’s a signal that the storm was bad – but they’ve got it under control. The V plow is only used to clear mountains of snow from completely blocked or empty roads. Rhynes – the...
Online tool will help Islanders reduce energy costs
2017-10-11
Investing in infrastructure -, Prince Edward Island is the first Canadian jurisdiction to provide residents free access to a new online tool that will help lower their energy bills. The MyEnergyXpert platform can help homes and business reduce their energy usage, save money, and shrink their carbon...
New driver licences will be more secure, cost effective
2017-10-10
The enhanced security features of Prince Edward Island’s new driver licence and photo identification card will better protect Islanders from identity theft and fraud. Beginning in November, cards will be produced from a centralized system that will increase the security of the cards. It will add...
Upgrades prepare Slemon Park for its next 75 years
2017-09-29
Investing in infrastructure -, Slemon Park has been a flight school and a Canadian Forces air base over the years, and now it is the heart of Prince Edward Island’s half-billion dollar a year aerospace and manufacturing industries. A growing client base and the demands of a global industry mean...
Islanders should beware of flood-damaged vehicles
2017-09-25
Islanders are reminded to learn the history of a vehicle before buying it. With recent hurricanes to the south, flood-damaged vehicles could be resold in Prince Edward Island. Flood damage is not always obvious, so consumers must rely on good inspection reports and learn to spot unusual problems;...
Provincial statement on recent arbitration decision
2017-09-20
The province of Prince Edward Island will not appeal a recent arbitration decision (Haras Management et. al) related to due compensation for property expropriated at 271 Cornwall Road for the Trans-Canada Highway extension project. The Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy...
Harvest season is time for caution on Island roads
2017-09-15
The agriculture community and Island motorists both have roles in maintaining safe driving practices during the busy harvest season. Island motorists are asked to be patient, slow down, stay well back and ensure a clear view and sufficient distance to safely pass farm equipment. Motorists are...
Impaired driving penalties increase
2017-09-15
The penalties for impaired driving in Prince Edward Island will become stricter starting tomorrow (September 16). Amendments to the province’s Highway Traffic Act extend vehicle impoundments, increase some ignition interlock terms, add licence suspensions to a driving record, and toughen rules for...
Final Trans-Canada Highway extension project phase begins
2017-09-01
Investing in Infrastructure -, Work on the final and largest phase of the Trans-Canada Highway extension project from North River to Clyde River has commenced. The Trans-Canada Highway realignment builds on the ongoing investments by the Government of Prince Edward Island in our province’s...