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Regulatory amendments will help improve wait times for building permits
Amendments to the Building Codes Act Regulations will help reduce wait times for building permits and support increased development in Prince Edward Island. The amendments allow for the creation of intern level building officials in the province with the authority to review and...
Maximum daily rate adjusted for public long-term-care homes
The maximum daily room rate in public long-term-care homes (manors) is changing from $92.19 to $105.78 per day, to align with private long-term-care rates. The change takes effect August 1 for new residents entering long-term care. Current residents will see the rate change on...
Learn how to protect your property from wildfires
When we see wildfires in our neighbouring provinces, it’s normal to worry about forest fires happening in PEI, but taking concrete steps to prepare can help ease some of the anxiety. The question looming among people in PEI is, “What can we do in case forest fires happen here?”...
Recipients of the Anti-Racism Grants
Four Island community organizations will receive funding from the provincial government through the Anti-Racism Grant initiative. The funding will be used to help address racism on Prince Edward Island through projects and workshops focusing on the experiences of racialized and...
Supporting affordable housing in Alberton
New affordable supportive housing units in Alberton will help Islanders dealing with mental health and addiction issues. The 10-unit modular build in Alberton, a project by the Canadian Mental Health Association of Prince Edward Island (CHMA-PEI), is receiving a forgivable loan...
Cardigan Consolidated School getting net zero upgrades
Cardigan Consolidated School will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and become the province’s first net zero retrofitted school. A net zero energy (NZE) building means the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is equal to the amount of renewable energy...
Getting the feel for an electric vehicle
Dave Stewart is impressed with the electric vehicle he drove as part of the EV driving experience in Montague this summer. As he exits the Kia Soul he remarks that it was in fact, “excellent!” “I was surprised by the amount of torque it had. Smooth ride, quiet. “ Would he buy one...