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News before 1996 is not available online.
Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government invites developers to submit proposals for at least 20 new affordable seniors housing units in Summerside. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 15, 2018 and details are available at www.princeedwardisland.ca/en...
Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government invites proposals from developers to build at least 30 new affordable seniors housing units in Charlottetown. This project is part of $5.2 million in federal funding received through the Investment in Affordable Housing...
Supporting Island families - The provincial government wants feedback on housing needs across Prince Edward Island. Islanders are encouraged to help guide the provincial housing strategy by completing an online survey at princeedwardisland.ca/housingstrategy until February 2. The...
Supporting Island families - The six members appointed to the new Housing Supply Task Force bring a variety of experience and knowledge of housing in Prince Edward Island. To help guide the province’s upcoming housing strategy, the task force will enhance government’s...
The historic Municipal Government Act marks a new era for local governments in Prince Edward Island. When it comes into effect this Saturday, December 23, the act will help Prince Edward Island’s cities, towns, and rural municipalities better serve their residents. It establishes...
Investing in Infrastructure - Water quality is both a complicated job and a sacred public trust for the members of the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA). The ACWWA meeting this week in Charlottetown brings together 300 water experts from across the region...
Investing in infrastructure - The last time Souris upgraded its water and sewer lines, the population of Prince Edward Island was 104,629, Swiss Family Robinson was playing in theatres, and Bobby Lewis’s “Tossin’ and Turnin’” was the No. 1 song. It was 1961 and the growing...
Les Standen says there’s a reason North Rustico’s effluent – or treated wastewater – is famous across Canada. “That’s high quality effluent; you would think it was drinking water,” says Standen, who has chaired the town's water and sewer committee for 14 years. “There isn’t a...
Islanders needing financial assistance with home renovations can apply until April 21 at 5 p.m. for the Prince Edward Island Home Renovation Program. The program provides eligible Islanders with grants of up to $6,000 for major home renovations such as electrical, structural...