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Apply for a Registered Technician's Licence (Electrical)

A registered technician’s licence is required to perform or supervise electrical work within a restricted area of electrical work in PEI. In order to become registered you must have at least one year’s experience in an appropriate or related area of restricted electrical work and have: successfully completed a formal training program by the manufacturer of the electrical system or equipment being installed or by an organization approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector, or successfully completed a home inspection program certified by the Canadian Home Inspection Association or any other...

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The Willows keeping residents close to home

The Willows, a new community care residence in O’Leary, has seen a lot of progress since construction began in the fall of 2022. With a tentative opening date of early 2024, Community Seniors Cooperative Ltd (CSCL) chair Sally Lockhart says the project’s recent progress can be...

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Feedback requested on changes to the Planning Act

The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on potential changes to the Planning Act. The Planning Act governs provincial and municipal planning including how land is used, what structures are permitted within zones, and development in coastal areas. The...

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A sense of community and pride

Jessica Francis can’t believe how much her quality of life has improved since she moved into her house on the Abegweit First Nation reserve in Scotchfort. She has lived there since November of 2021 with her partner Riley and their three-year-old daughter Claire. “Now I live a...

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Province launches Rent-to-Own program

More Island residents will be able to reach their home ownership goals through a new provincial housing support program. The PEI Rent-to-Own program gives eligible participants the opportunity to purchase their home without the immediate need for a down payment or a pre-approved...

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Code of conduct training available for municipal leaders

The province has developed code of conduct training for municipal leaders that will strengthen local governments and benefit elected officials, municipal staff and the public. The online code of conduct training module is interactive and easy to access. The training will...

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Improving building and development permit application process

Permit Coordinators are now available across the province to assist people with the building and development application process. Permit Coordinators are the first point of contact for all permit and property related requests and will provide one-on-one support by answering...

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Inclusions East providing vital service with Independence Place

It’s been nothing but upward momentum for Inclusions East Inc. since opening its Independence Place in late 2022. Thanks to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund, $681,000 has gone towards the construction of the facility. Independence Place has nine units as well as...

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