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News before 1996 is not available online.
The governments of Canada’s four Atlantic Provinces are seeking proposals for a single supplier to produce driver’s licenses and photo identification cards for all four provinces. Today, the governments of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and...
Cascumpec Bridge project gets green light as the federal and provincial governments announce funding for transportation infrastructure on PEI Federal-provincial investments in infrastructure will improve public safety and encourage economic development in Western Prince Edward...
An Island public servant has become the first Atlantic Canadian woman to serve on the executive of the International Right-of –Way Association, announced Paula Biggar, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. “Sharon...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is seeking federal funding for a new highway project that would redirect the Trans-Canada Highway around the Town of Cornwall, making travel safer and allowing for more business development in the town. “The Cornwall Perimeter Highway would...
The public is being encouraged to provide views on the latest draft of a new energy strategy, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Energy touches the lives of all citizens, and it is important for government to hear their views as we prepare a...
The Government of Prince Edward Island will support intercity public transit with two years of operational funding assistance to Trius Transit’s County Line Transit Service between Summerside and Charlottetown, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar...
A newly revised traffic control manual will help protect the safety of workers, motorists and bystanders at highway construction sites across Prince Edward Island, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Our provincial government is making...
Users of Bonshaw Provincial Day Park and the adjoining trail system may experience interruptions over the next six weeks due to construction of playground facilities and associated infrastructure at the Day Park. Heavy equipment will be onsite over the next six weeks and...
Cyclists using Island roads this summer may risk a fine if they are caught without a helmet, but wearing a bike helmet could earn them a treat from Island businesses, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Helmets are required by law when riding on...
Biomass heating through the use of woodchips will provide sustainable and renewable energy to Prince County Hospital and Summerset Manor. “Construction of this plant reflects our commitment to using sustainably-sourced and locally-produced renewable energy,” said Minister of...