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Islanders will have a further opportunity to share their opinions and concerns about the future of land on Prince Edward Island, as a new Land Matters Advisory Committee prepares for stakeholder engagement. The 13-member committee includes representatives with backgrounds in...
Islanders will benefit from more affordable housing with the construction of 14 new housing units within three rural communities across the province, providing more affordable housing options for those most in need. These new units have been approved through the Affordable...
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders on how land use, ownership and planning can be improved in the province. Starting immediately, Islanders can visit Land Matters Project to provide input about land issues in PEI. This engagement is part of the Province’s...
Islanders seeking affordable housing through the province’s social housing registry will benefit from 64 new housing units in five island communities. Financial support, through the Affordable Housing Development Program, is supporting 12 new affordable housing units with private...
Several community organizations across the province will receive funding for housing projects to help Islanders in need of assisted living, shelter and more affordable housing options. Funding is provided through the Community Housing Fund to support initiatives for seniors, the...
A 28-bed transitional housing complex will help support the needs of Islanders experiencing homelessness. The province has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for properties and land in Charlottetown to develop new transitional supports for men, women and families. The...
A community outreach centre in Charlottetown will help Islanders experiencing homelessness connect with the support services they need. The centre, located at 211 Euston Street, will be open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Wednesday, January 15, and offer support to...
Strong community partnerships will help enhance options for Islanders experiencing homelessness. Immediate actions include: adding transitional beds at Harvest House to support men; a continued partnership with Blooming House to support women; access to day time warming shelters...
Islanders will soon have the opportunity to share their thoughts on how to improve land ownership and use in the province. Through the Department of Agriculture and Land, the province will be undertaking a comprehensive review of both the Lands Protection Act and the Planning Act...
More Island seniors will be able to live independently and continue to contribute to their local community with the expansion of a new affordable housing project in Charlottetown. A new 20-unit affordable housing development for seniors on Pioneer Avenue was announced last spring...