What is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? An environmental impact assessment helps to determine any possible impacts, positive or negative, that a proposed project might have on the environment. In this way, negative or harmful impacts can be identified and addressed...
Schools are making special efforts this month to welcome 1,350 pre-schoolers who will be entering kindergarten next year and their parents. The Welcome to Kindergarten program is being offered by 43 schools to give families a chance to tour their new school, meet teachers and...
Today the province announced more affordable housing initiatives, including new construction projects in Cornwall, Charlottetown and Souris. These latest initiatives continue to reflect the action items and priorities of the Housing Action Plan, ensuring that all Islanders have...
Supporting Island families A new public transportation route to the Provincial Addiction Treatment Facility in Mount Herbert makes it easier for Islanders to access addictions treatment and supports. Health PEI is partnering with the Coach Atlantic Group on the new bus route that...
Islanders in need of assisted living or increased home support will have more help and options through new community-led housing projects. Non-profits, community-based service organizations, municipalities and developers can now apply for financial support through the new...
This summer, as you are packing for the beach or organizing family barbeques, you may also be planning a more environmentally friendly way to transport groceries. Prince Edward Island will be doing its part to reduce single use plastics when the Plastic Bag Reduction Act comes...
Canada's climate plan is working for our planet, and it is working for Canadians. Electric and alternative fuel vehicles play a key role in our low-carbon future. As Canadians continue to make greener choices, our government is delivering more options for them to drive where they...
Supporting Island communities Ten community groups will receive funding from provincial government for projects to help empower Island women and girls. Funding is provided through the 2019 Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants for the groups to develop a wide range of...
March is colorectal cancer awareness month and health professionals are urging Islanders to educate themselves about the benefits of early screening for this quiet disease. Colorectal cancer does not always display obvious symptoms, especially in early stages, but free testing is...
Island filmmaker and musician Zaneta Ambassa says she would like to see the school curriculum expanded to teach Island students more of PEI's Black history. The 14-year-old Grade 9 Stonepark student says a lot of her classmates ask her questions about being black, black islanders...