A change to regulations under the Environmental Protection Act means a new program will be in place in the province to collect and recycle agricultural plastics. Prince Edward Island will be the first province in the Atlantic region with a regulated extended producer...
Late yesterday afternoon, conservation officers and an Environment, Energy and Climate Action official responded to a report of dead trout in Black River. The impacted site is localized to a pond on the Dougan Road. Close to 30 legal samples were collected and delivered to...
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on World Environment Day, June 5, 2021: “World Environment Day encourages all of us to appreciate nature and to reflect on the positive actions we can take to leave a cleaner, healthier planet for...
Atlantic Premiers met today to renew their commitment to improving health care, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, and promoting a robust recovery for the region’s economy. Premier Blaine Higgs chaired the virtual meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, with Premier Dennis...
Premier King announced changes to cabinet responsibilities today. The following MLAs were given new ministerial responsibilities this morning during a ceremony at Government House: Hon. James Aylward was sworn in as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; Hon. Steven Myers...
Islanders can register for the annual Provincial Hunting Workshop taking place Saturday, September 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Trap & Skeet Club in Mount Albion. The free workshop is open to all ages and experience levels and provides helpful tips and safety training. During...
During today’s sitting of the PEI Legislature, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, Steven Myers announced the launch of a new online mapping tool to help businesses, not for profits, government and all Islanders identify their vulnerability to coastal flooding and...
Islanders have purchased more than 100 electric vehicles (EVs) since the Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive was announced this Spring. Based on this positive response from Islanders and dealerships, government has increased the funding allocation by $1 million to ensure more...
Prince Edward Island’s Water Act comes into effect on June 16. This comprehensive Act, which was developed with considerable input from the stakeholders and public from 2014 – 2017 by then Minister Robert Mitchell will provide fair access to water for everyone, while ensuring the...
The province is offering Islanders free well water testing beginning January 1, 2022. Islanders with residential well water will be able to access free bacterial and general chemistry testing for their drinking water. Bacterial testing is encouraged at least once a year and...