The Confederation Centre Public Library will close its doors on Saturday, April 30, to give staff time to pack and prepare for the move to their new location. The current Charlottetown Library has served the community since 1965. This summer, the library is moving to a new...
A new project was launched today by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation to capture, share and preserve stories of Islanders. Island Digital Voices highlights stories of interesting, notable, and intriguing Islanders. The goals of the project are to encourage Islanders to...
You are required to have a valid Fish Buyer licence to purchase fish directly from fishers for the purpose of resale or processing. In addition, you are required to provide yearly statistics on all fish purchased and sold during the licence period in accordance with the Fisheries Act Regulations. Licences are issued annually to an individual or a business under the authority of the Fisheries Act in the following categories: Lobster Other crustaceans (snow crab, rock crab, etc.) Groundfish (halibut, flounder, etc.) Pelagic (mackerel, herring, tuna, smelts, gaspereau, silversides, etc.) Mollusk...
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General Bloyce Thompson issued the following statement on Commanding Officer of Prince Edward Island (L Division) Chief Superintendent Jennifer Ebert’s service to the province: “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Jennifer...
Prince Edward Island has joined its Maritime counterparts in providing financial support to Tri-Maritime Bus for maintaining bus operations throughout the region. The Province of Prince Edward Island has allocated almost $90,000 to the company, which operates Maritime Bus. This...
If you are selling fish for commercial processing you must be licensed each year and any equipment or vehicle you use must be inspected and approved by a provincial fish inspector in accordance with the PEI Fish Inspection Act, Schedules “E” and “G”. In addition, you are required to provide yearly statistics on fish purchases and sales under the reporting provisions of the Fisheries Act Regulations, section 7(11) (b). You can use the online forms below to apply for or renew your licence as an individual or as a business and submit your yearly statement. What do I need to complete the online...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement in reaction to the 2022-2023 Federal budget released today: “I would like to congratulate Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland for introducing the 2022-2023 federal...
You can apply for a restricted licence for work in a restricted area of electrical installations in PEI. You or the individual performing the work must be a registered technician for this licence to be issued. The licence authorizes the registered technician identified on the licence to perform the restricted electrical work indicated on the licence. You can also apply online for a Registered Technician’s License. For more information, refer to the Electrical Inspection Act and Code Regulations. Your Restricted Electrical Contractor’s Licence will expire on December 31st and must be renewed...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, announced today that nominations are now being accepted for the Council of the Federation (COF) Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care. This one-time award will be presented to individuals and organizations...
Everyone in Canada deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery, in communities across the country, including in Charlottetown. Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for...