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There are two groups of people who buy e-bikes. “Those who are regular cyclists and just want a little boost to go further and be out longer and those who are looking for an alternate transportation method,” said Frank MacEachern. And he would know. Frank is the owner and...
Island residents are invited to register for the annual provincial hunting workshop to learn more about safety while hunting. Taking place Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 8:30am-2:00pm at the Charlottetown Trap & Skeet Club in Mount Albion, the free workshop is open to all ages...
New changes to regulations under the Renewable Energy Act give the province clear authority to issue development permits for renewable energy developments. “We need to invest heavily in renewables, and our government is prepared to do that. We can’t wait multiple years to do the...
The Net Zero ambassadors are back for another summer to help Islanders save money on energy and help protect the environment. Brandon McQuillan, a returning ambassador, and Sean He, took part in a special assignment to ride the public transit bus around the province and share the...
Island residents and visitors are being reminded to properly dispose of garbage and keep Prince Edward Island beautiful, clean and litter free, as part of a new campaign. Prince Edward Island is known worldwide for its natural beauty, but litter can damage our ecosystems...
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?”...
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...
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...
PEI’s Forestry Commission has released recommendations on the biomass sector. “I appreciate the diligence of the commission in recognizing that recent developments in the biomass sector needed urgent analysis and I am reviewing their recommendations with department staff. I share...
Islanders are hard at work coming up with innovative ideas to adapt, mitigate and raise awareness about climate change, with help from provincial funding. The Climate Challenge Fund has provided $1 million annually to help organizations develop innovative solutions to address...