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News before 1996 is not available online.
After more than two years of consultation with Islanders, the new Water Act came up for debate in the Legislative Assembly today (November 29). The historic act ( www.princeedwardisland.ca/wateract) is the first of its kind in Prince Edward Island. It will provide water security...
The committee members who helped create the new Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park have been recognized by Prince Edward Island Association of Planners. In conjunction with today’s World Town Planning Day, the association presented the Bonshaw Hills Public Lands Subcommittee with its...
The 30th annual Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards today (October 25) recognized a devoted group of Islanders for working to protect the natural environment we all share. The Environmental Advisory Council chooses each year’s award winners from among nominations reviewed...
Government officials have confirmed a report of dead fish discovered in Hyde Creek in Cornwall late yesterday (October 10). The discovery was reported to the Cornwall and Area Watershed Group. Staff from the departments of Justice and Public Safety and Communities, Land and...
Investing in infrastructure - Prince Edward Island is the first Canadian jurisdiction to provide residents free access to a new online tool that will help lower their energy bills. The MyEnergyXpert platform can help homes and business reduce their energy usage, save money, and...
Strengthening mental health services - Islanders can run through one of the province’s most scenic woodlots this weekend to support increased mental health services. The 18th annual Provincial Forest Fall Frolic cross-country run is this Saturday, October 7 at the New Harmony...
Islanders are invited to give feedback on recommendations that will guide the province’s strategy to address the impacts of climate change. The University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Climate Lab created the Prince Edward Island Climate Change Adaptation Recommendations Draft...
Investing in Infrastructure - Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar showcased Prince Edward Island’s innovations when she met with federal, provincial, and territorial energy ministers last weekend. The Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC) in...
Now that he is back home, Nick Thompson is thankful for the experience he and his team gained while helping contain wildfires in British Columbia. Thompson was one of a dozen Prince Edward Island forest firefighters who left for B.C. on July 17 – 11 were part of a sustained...
Officials have confirmed a report of dead fish in Campbellton. The fish were discovered and reported by the local watershed organization on Sunday afternoon and provincial officials responded immediately. Water, soil, vegetation and fish samples have been collected and sent for...