Young Islanders are reminded to register for YDAY, a new summit bringing together youth from across the province—by Wednesday, September 21. “We are excited at how YDAY is shaping up—from our facilitator and keynote speaker to our DJ—there will be something for everyone at this...
Updated regulations will ensure these activities continue to thrive on Prince Edward Island, says Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “Each year, our department hears from Island hunters and trappers as to regulation changes they feel require updating...
An Administrative Driving Prohibition is issued to a person who is convicted of operating or being in the care or control of a motor vehicle while impaired by a drug or a combination of a drug and alcohol (section 255, Highway Traffic Act). For drivers other than graduated...
Islanders are encouraged to recycle their unwanted textiles at designated drop-off sites to keep them out of landfills. There are now two collection bins at Greenisle Environmental’s Waste Watch drop-off location at 8 Superior Crescent in Charlottetown, where Islanders can drop...
The record pace in the tourism industry in 2016 showed no signs of slowing down in August, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “The preliminary numbers reported by industry have the province on pace for the busiest August on record, and the third...
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....
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) introduced a new pet therapy program in its emergency department this week to bring added comfort to patients. Approximately 110 people visit the emergency department every day, many of them with urgent medical needs. “For most, a visit to the...
This year’s Prince Edward Island Environmental Award winners were announced this morning in Charlottetown, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “There is a lot of great environmental work being done across Prince Edward Island and it is important we...
This year’s Prince Edward Island Environmental Award winners were announced this morning in Charlottetown, said Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell. “There is a lot of great environmental work being done across Prince Edward Island and it is important we...
A new employment website for local employers and job seekers, WorkPEI.ca, is now live, says Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. “The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning, is excited to introduce this...