Government recently presented The Reach Foundation with a donation of $25,000 to assist them in setting up a bicycle refurbishing and recycling program. The Reach Foundation is a safe, stigma free environment for youth who are transitioning from mental health and addiction...
In the fall, government committed to developing an Adaptation Plan to ensure Prince Edward Island is working towards a future that is resilient to the impacts of climate change. “We are taking action on climate change and our Net-Zero Framework will help us reduce GHG emissions...
The impact of storm surges and coastal erosion is an issue PEI has always faced. But the work of some innovative Islanders, coupled with financial support from government, has helped cushion that impact—literally. “This is a soft approach,” says Kalyee Busniuk, watershed...
Sixteen groups will receive over a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. The goal of the Climate Challenge Fund is to...
A Watershed Flood Projections Report provides detailed information on the projected flood water levels for the watershed in which a property or site is located. These reports are intended for planning and design professionals who want to reduce risk and to adapt new developments...
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...
Shovelling a path to her oil tank is something Jeannie Dixon says she won’t miss. “My oil tank is at the back of my house,” says the single mother, who lives with her three-year-old daughter in Charlottetown. “To not have to worry about clearing eight feet of snowbanks to get an...
Last Fall, Government announced the most ambitious climate target in the country; to be Net Zero by 2040. Today, Government released its plan on how to help guide industry, business and all Islanders to get there. The plan, 2040 Net Zero Framework, “Accelerating our transition to...
The province is working alongside the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI (CHBA-PEI) to provide training to Island builders. Training sessions will help builders learn important information on how to build more efficient homes. The four-day training will be held virtually...