Effective Saturday, July 1, 2023, equestrians will once again have access to some rural portions of the Confederation Trail. This year, access for equestrians will end on October 31, 2023, but this date may change based on fall trail conditions. Equestrians are permitted to use...
The 34th annual meeting of Canada’s ministers responsible for the Status of Women addressed priority issues including ending violence against women and girls, reducing the gender wage gap, and enhancing the use of Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) . "It was an honour to meet with my...
23 projects approved for funding Investing in local infrastructure helps ensure that Canadians have safe water and wastewater systems they can rely on, and efficient and modern public transit systems so they can get to work on time and back home safely at the end of a long day...
More than 1,700 Islanders completed a survey earlier this year that will help shape Pathways to Highway Safety, a new 10-year strategy for safer roads in PEI. Impaired and distracted driving, such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and texting while driving, were...
The second “Build a Better Home” panel discussion and Q&A will be hosted by the Town of Stratford and efficiencyPEI next Monday, February 13 The free event examines how we can design energy efficient homes in Prince Edward Island that conserve energy, reduce our environmental...
A new online booking system and website will offer riders an easy and convenient way to plan and book their trip with Transit PEI. The new option will allow riders to create an account and see their transaction history, book multiple trips in one transaction, have a faster...
Two types of licensing revenue will continue to help protect wildlife across Prince Edward Island. The Wildlife Conservation Fund financially supports groups working on projects that benefit wildlife and wildlife conservation, and in 2016 it funded 51 projects. It is supported...
Meetings of Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers this week in Winnipeg underscored the need to ensure that economic growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand, says Paula Biggar, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy....
It may look like any other culvert, but this particular culvert on the Suffolk Road has a big impact on the health of the river system in the area. Many locals will recall smelt passing at Tim’s Creek decades ago, but until recently, the smelt avoided this particular stream. That...
Step into the Provincial Sign Shop in Tignish, and the first thing you notice is the steady clatter of tools and the hum of printers at work. The work done here touches every corner of Prince Edward Island. Whether it’s a sign for a busy area of the province or a small community...