Islanders can now use a new online fishing map that helps them plan their fishing trips in time for the extended angling season. The interactive map has been created to provide anglers with up-to-date information on fishing locations and regulations. “The fishing map gives...
The City of Summerside and the Government of Prince Edward Island continue to work together to monitor conditions following the battery fire at the Sunbank site. The situation remains stable. Air quality monitoring conducted in the community and reviewed by public health...
Municipalities across the province can access support to develop community wildfire resiliency plans, identify risks and strengthen emergency preparedness. The provincial government is providing this help to municipalities through the Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigations...
Beginning this hunting season, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces can receive a free hunting licence. “Hunting is enjoyed by residents and visitors to the Island, with more than 2,500 licences sold annually, and time spent outdoors is good...
The Government of Prince Edward Island passed amendments to the Prince Edward Island Lands Protection Act aimed at establishing oversight for non-resident ownership of municipal property which will help curb speculative housing practices and protect housing availability for...
The recreational fishing season opens on April 15, and the province is encouraging Islanders and visitors to take part in one of Prince Edward Island’s popular outdoor activities. Angling licences are required by everyone 16 years of age and older. Children under 16 years of age...
The provincial Forests, Fish and Wildlife division is reminding Islanders that PEI’s wildfire season runs from March 15 to November 15 each year. Anyone planning on burning brush outdoors must check for burning restrictions by calling 1-800-237-5053 or visiting the province’s...
The province’s J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery now produces 1.3 million trees a year. To make this happen, the nursery staff grow PEI seeds into ready-to-plant trees. Hailey Blacquiere, manager of production development says they only grow native tree species using seeds from a...
Despite population growth, Prince Edward Island has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions the past three years in a row. The latest Minister’s Report on Climate Change provides a comprehensive update on government-wide progress toward provincial climate targets and efforts to...
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs, issued the following statement on Acadian Remembrance Day: “Tomorrow, December 13, is Acadian Remembrance Day, a time to pause and honour the resilience and courage of the Acadian people. This day...