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Island firefighters return from British Columbia
Now that he is back home, Nick Thompson is thankful for the experience he and his team gained while helping contain wildfires in British Columbia. Thompson was one of a dozen Prince Edward Island forest firefighters who left for B.C. on July 17 – 11 were part of a sustained...
Officials investigating discovery of dead fish
Officials have confirmed a report of dead fish in Campbellton. The fish were discovered and reported by the local watershed organization on Sunday afternoon and provincial officials responded immediately. Water, soil, vegetation and fish samples have been collected and sent for...
Hybrid vehicle tour spotlights energy-efficient transportation
efficiencyPEI will take a plug-in hybrid car to communities across the province to show why electric and hybrid vehicles are a perfect energy-efficient solution for Prince Edward Island. The tour will begin Monday, July 24 – for a complete schedule of stops visit efficiencyPEI on...
Island forest firefighters bound for B.C.
A dozen Island forest firefighters are leaving to help with the increasingly serious wildfire situation in western Canada. The 12 Islanders will depart for British Columbia on Monday, July 17 as part of a joint Prince Edward Island/Newfoundland and Labrador fire team. This is the...
Feedback invited on climate change document
Islanders are invited to comment online on the next phase of the province’s strategy to address the effects of climate change. Created by the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Climate Lab, “Prince Edward Island Climate Change Adaptation: Public Input Document” is now...
Watershed Alliance receives $2,000 for World Environment Day
In honour of this year’s World Environment Day, the provincial government is providing $2,000 to the PEI Watershed Alliance for shoreline cleanup in June. This coming Monday, June 5 marks the annual celebration, which is hosted by Canada this year in conjunction with the 150th...
It's more than just planting trees, and it's more than just a summer job.
Creating jobs for Islanders - Katie Zember has always been more comfortable wading through fields and streams than sitting at a desk. The Holland College student plans to spend her summer making central Prince Edward Island a better place for fish and animals to live. She will...