International experts and leaders will gather in Prince Edward Island to discuss sustainable development. Prince Edward Island will host the 2024 Global Sustainable Islands Summit May 22-23, 2024 at Crowbush. “We have big goals to reach net zero emissions in our province by 2040...
“What the heck is cleantech?” Sandra Moore laughs as she repeats the question that she has been asked many times since taking on her role as director of the Cleantech Academy and Innovation Centre with the provincial government. “It is a good question. I like to think of it as...
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has issued a fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until further notice. The ban on campfires and bonfires includes fires on private property as well at provincial parks and campgrounds. Fines under...
Surface water and groundwater are critical hydrological resources for Prince Edward Island. Surface water is required for irrigation; groundwater provides the drinking water and some irrigation resources for the island.
Based on wind and weather projections and to minimize the risk of forest fires, officials predict outdoor burning will not be allowed until further notice. The Burn Restrictions Map is updated daily at 1:30pm, and anyone planning an outdoor burn must consult the map before...
Eligible applicants must be incorporated entities (both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations) on PEI. This includes but is not limited to: Indigenous First Nations and organizations, municipal governments or their departments or agencies, community organizations...
The Prince Edward Island government is working with The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, to be first in Canada to use these vehicles to respond to disaster-related power outages. Using...