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News before 1996 is not available online.
Christmas tree grower David Smith is used to planting for the future. Each year he plants a new crop of trees, knowing that he won’t see the results of his efforts for 15 years. Although planting and cutting the trees only happens once, each tree represents years of labour...
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 housing will be available for Islanders with 16 two-bedroom single family rental homes being developed in Slemon Park to help address its wait list. The Province has approved financing for Slemon Park Corporation to build the new homes on land that is already fully serviced...
Supporting more sustainable transportation in Prince Edward Island will help Islanders lower their impact on the environment, while encouraging more walking, cycling, and community transit. PEI’s Sustainable Transportation Action Plan has 27 action items to be implemented in the...
Completion of the boardwalk at Souris Beach will provide a safe and accessible place for people to enjoy the scenery and amenities. The project includes a 1,500 foot extension to the existing boardwalk, a seawall, expanded parking area, playground upgrades, a splash pad, washroom...
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...
Changes to rules and regulations on ATVs will make everyone safer while expanding the ATV trail network province-wide. Proposed changes include allowing ATVs on more low-traffic roads and increasing fines and impoundment time for illegal use of trails. “I believe we can work...
The public is invited to provide feedback on proposed regulations to support the Post-Secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act. The new Act will require post-secondary institutions to have sexual violence policies and resources available to prevent sexual violence...
A new office of immigration is opening in Summerside to improve access to services for newcomers and employers in the region. The office, located at 268 Water St., will open with five staff including: a bilingual employer outreach and marketing officer to market immigration and...
The 2019 provincial student assessment results are going home to parents this week and are now available to the public on the government website. The provincial assessments are undertaken annually and used by the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning to assess overall...