Companies that sell pesticides must have a pesticide vendor business licence. Two types of licences are available, depending on the class of pesticide sold: Domestic vendor business licence is required if the store sells or supplies a controlled purchase domestic pesticide (i.e...
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island tabled the 2024-2025 Minister’s report on the French Language Services Act. The Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat prepares the report on behalf of the Minister to show the provincial government's progress in meeting the...
Four Prince Edward Island students had a unique job this summer – learning to fight wildfires here at home and across the country. Wildland firefighting training is offered by the provincial Forestry, Fish and Wildlife division to help expand PEI’s capacity in fighting wildfires...
Provincial maps have been updated to help Island residents see areas where development may be restricted due to sensitive environmental features like wetlands. The updated map of Potential Development Restrictions and accompanying guides and checklists can help developers...
Five Island forest firefighters are leaving for Alberta this weekend to help with the increasingly serious wildfire situation in that province. This team will join a Nova Scotian team bound for Jasper to assist Parks Canada with fire response. Last week, a team returned from...
Managing a private woodlot can be a rewarding and fulfilling activity. However, it also takes time and money so most woodlot owners also harvest or sell forest products from their land to help them pay for their forest management goals and to provide income for other uses and...
Scott Costain says having an electric vehicle charger installed at Mill River Resort and golf course in O’Leary means better service to their customers and makes them a desirable site for visitors with an electric vehicle. “We have two, dual port chargers and they are being used...
Piper was thrilled to get her new bike for her birthday, but her Mom Ashley was more excited that she was able to get a rebate when it was purchased. Ashley Pineau said she had been thinking about the new bike as a birthday present and when she saw the government rebate, "that...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is reviewing energy legislation and is inviting Islanders, businesses, communities and energy partners to provide their feedback starting today. “Energy is key to our long-term sustainability goals in Prince Edward Island. Some of the major...
What is a high capacity well? Any well where 4 L/second or more of water is extracted is a high capacity well. What are high capacity wells used for? High capacity wells are used for drinking water supplies, aquaculture, food processing, irrigation for agriculture and golf courses, and various industrial or commercial uses. Does the government regulate high capacity wells? Yes, the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action permits the use of high capacity wells through the Groundwater Permitting Process. How many high capacity wells are located on PEI? There are over 300 high...