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Fire ban in PEI has ended
The fire closure order issued on May 30, 2023 by Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Steven Myers has been revoked and the fire ban has ended. Campfires and bonfires are allowed with the permission of property owners and if allowed by local bylaws...
PEI to increase tree planting to 1.3 million trees annually
The province is working to replant hurricane-damaged forests and expand forested land. $1 million in provincial funding for tree planting will be used to expand the J. Frank Gaudet Tree Nursery and work with community partners and landowners on tree planting. “Prince Edward...
Fire ban in PEI including campfires
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has issued a fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until June 25 or further notice. “We see what our neighbouring provinces are going through, and it’s clear that we need to take every possible step to...
Cavendish transit routes to begin again, along with new year-round route to Rustico
On June 19, seasonal public transit service to Cavendish will resume, along with a new year-round route connecting Charlottetown and North Rustico. Schedules for the Cavendish and North Rustico routes are available at transitpei.ca and fares for these routes can be booked as of...
No brush burning allowed; PEI sending a crew to assist Nova Scotia
Based on wind and weather projections and to minimize the risk of forest fires, officials predict outdoor burning will not be allowed until further notice. The Burn Restrictions Map is updated daily at 1:30pm, and anyone planning an outdoor burn must consult the map before...
Post Tropical Storm Fiona Highwater Mark and Shoreline Erosion Field Notes
Field visits were made to several areas in PEI after Post Tropical Storm Fiona that experienced storm surge impacts. This report documents field notes and photos from these sites.
Recreational Campfires
Under certain conditions, fire closure orders may prohibit recreational campfires due to high risk of wildfire. Notice will be posted here if a fire closure order is in effect. If you reside within a municipality, contact your local city, town, or village government office to...
PEI committed to Equal by 30
This year, the Equal by 30 campaign is celebrating its fifth anniversary and today, PEI becomes the third jurisdiction in Canada to sign on to this global initiative to advance gender equality in the clean energy sector. Equal by 30 is a commitment by public and private sector...