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Several community groups will be supported in their work to promote the rights of Island girls and women. Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants totaling nearly $70,000 will go to seven diverse organizations across Prince Edward Island in 2017. “There are so many community...

Investing in Infrastructure - Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transit services that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home safely at the end of a long day. The...

From visiting friends and relatives to getting goods to market, we rely on our roads, bridges and highways to support a vibrant economy and a great quality of life. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in transportation infrastructure that will help...

The return of milder weather means spring weight restrictions for all Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14. Weight restrictions reduce the maximum load allowed per axle for larger trucks. This helps reduce damage to – and preserves the province’s investment...

The province has released its second round of road and bridge tenders that includes projects vitally important for the Island economy. Details on the tenders are available at Government of Prince Edward Island Tenders and their locations can be found on the 2017 Construction Map...

Island Indigenous women are joining 300 delegates from across Canada this week in Toronto to discuss empowering Indigenous women. The Prince Edward Island delegation to the National Indigenous Women’s Summit March 6 to 8 includes Chief Matilda Ramjattan of Lennox Island First...

The third in a series of discussions on how to design energy efficient homes will be held next week in Summerside. Hosted by the city of Summerside and efficiencyPEI, Build a Better Home will be Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the Empire Room of the Loyalist Country Inn. Energy...

There were fewer fatalities on Prince Edward Island roads in 2016, but more impaired driving convictions show there are still risks from the behavior of irresponsible motorists. Last year there were 13 reported road fatalities in the province -- including the deaths of three...

A new interactive map will help users point and click their way to outdoor fun across Prince Edward Island. The Active Living on PEI “story map” allows Islanders and visitors to find year-round opportunities like cycling, running or hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross...

Improvements to the Mount Herbert intersection will make it safer and more efficient for commuters and transport vehicles traveling through eastern Queens County. Area residents can view several design options and get their questions answered by provincial government...