Prince Edward Island is world famous for its food, but damage to fragile farmland in winter puts that in jeopardy. Even when fields are covered in snow the Island’s agricultural land is extremely valuable and needs to be protected. If you’re heading out to snowmobile this weekend...
If your baby is born in a PEI hospital, the birth is recorded and officially registered with Vital Statistics. Parents sign the Statement of Birth confirming the information is correct before mother and baby are discharged from hospital. What is a Statement of Birth? A Statement...
PEI has recently completed a province-wide Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA).
Island families and individuals unable to obtain or maintain adequate housing due to a low household income, poor housing conditions, or other special circumstances may be eligible for supported housing through the Family Housing Program. Eligible applicants may be approved for: Government-owned housing: Bachelor to four-bedroom units are equipped with essential appliances and utility services. Tenants must supply their own furniture and maintain tenant’s insurance coverage. Most families pay 25% of their household income for rent and cover the cost for heat and electricity, although...
Senior Island residents without adequate housing or having increasing difficulty maintaining their home due to low income, poor housing conditions, or other special circumstances that restricts their independence may be eligible for rental assistance through the Seniors Housing Program. Applicants age 60 years and over, or age 55 years and over if living with a disability, needing housing may be approved for: Government-owned housing: Bachelor, one-bedroom, and a limited number of two-bedroom units are equipped with essential appliances and some units are designed to accommodate persons with a...
The process will begin once you bring the completed application, associated documentation and fees to the Vital Statistics office. Someone from the office will be touch with you once we receive your application to ensure all required information has been gathered and to arrange...
Island families and individuals unable to obtain or maintain adequate housing due to a low household income, poor housing conditions, or other special circumstances may be eligible for family housing through the Family Housing Program. Eligible applicants may be approved for: Government-owned housing: Bachelor to four-bedroom units are equipped with essential appliances and utility services. Tenants must supply their own furniture and maintain tenant’s insurance coverage. Most families pay 25% of their household income for rent and cover the cost for heat and electricity, although adjustments...
Generally, the rules for cycling in Prince Edward Island apply to the use of an electric kick-scooter on Island roads and communities. Riding an electric kick-scooter is like riding on a low-speed motorcycle standing up, therefore safety is very important.