Provincial lands are used for such things as highways and roads; public institutions such as schools, hospitals and provincial housing; and for recreational use such as provincial beaches, parks and natural areas. Provincially owned land is managed and protected by government for...
July’s Automotive Heritage Month marks Prince Edward Island’s long motoring history and recognizes the Islanders whose classic vehicles keep history alive on our roadways. July 14 is Automotive Heritage Day for 2017. The National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC)...
Government and police are reminding Islanders of the safety benefits of installing four matching winter tires. Lack of suitable winter tires can be a factor in serious collisions because winter tires provide almost twice the traction of all-season tires on snow or ice. Visit...
The Confederation Trail stretches 435 kilometres and goes from one end of the Island to the other. Tracing the route of what once was the Prince Edward Island railway, the Confederation Trail is ideal for hiking or cycling. The trail is managed as a linear park by the Department...
The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Communities across Canada are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure is safe and reliable. Today...
Everett Allen says he and his fellow Haviland Court residents appreciate the upgrades done to their seniors housing complex. Islanders living in seniors housing will benefit from $750,000 in government capital budget funding that will improve the homes of 300 seniors in 13 Island...
Generally, the rules for cycling in Prince Edward Island apply to the use of an electric kick-scooter on Island roads and communities. Riding an electric kick-scooter is like riding on a low-speed motorcycle standing up, therefore safety is very important.
As warmer weather arrives and bicycles emerge from winter storage, 82-year-old Sharon Creiger is getting ready to explore Prince Edward Island on her e-bike. “I can’t recommend biking strongly enough to maintain your health and even improve it,” said Creiger. “When we bike...
ATV enthusiasts now have access to Sheehan, Manning, Grant and Park roads in the Souris area as part of the provincial government’s Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) pilot project. The project allows off-highway vehicles, such as ATVs, on select public roads in Prince Edward Island to...
Islanders can now easily report broken traffic lights, broken pavement, problems with the Confederation Trail, and plowing/sanding issues to government by text message. Through a partnership with the Island company BamText, Islanders can text information, pictures or video to...