Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short notice. Even a significantly weakened system can carry high winds, heavy rain and flooding and can cause widespread destruction. The current track for Hurricane Dorian shows the storm...
Doubling the small claims limit is a "big deal" in terms of improved access to justice for Islanders. The limit for small claims has increased from $8,000 to $16,000 after input from key stakeholders including the judiciary, the legal community, the Law Society of Prince Edward...
Former Summerside Police Chief Dave Poirier will work with officials within the province’s Emergency Measures Organization, external consultants, and engage with stakeholders from across the province to conduct a comprehensive review of the provincial response to Hurricane Fiona...
All PEI companies are required to re-register by May 3, 2023, in the new Online Corporate Business Names Registry as part of the annual return process. The new online system will improve services to Island businesses by: Simplifying the process for submitting and retrieving documents; Improving access to business information for efficient updating; and Allowing business owners to view and print documents in-house. How do I register my company in the new system? Your company annual return form will contain clear instructions and a transition key to facilitate a simple, secure transfer of your...
In the coming weeks, students and staff of Island schools will hear the peal of the alarm bell and take part in school-wide fire drills. It’s a familiar routine most will remember from bygone school days, but for some younger students it may be a new experience. The drills are...
In The Matter of the Securities Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. S-3.1 and in the Matter of Relief in Respect of Client Focused Reforms Conflict Of Interest Provisions of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations Blanket Order...
Charlottetown Police Services has a new van wrapped in messages to remind Islanders about the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis and to help keep people safe. The new wrapped van warns Islanders that driving under the influence of cannabis is driving while...
In collaboration with public safety stakeholders, the province is publishing the results from a public survey created in 2024 which was aimed to help guide priorities for policing and public safety moving forward. The Public Survey on Policing was a direct result of...
Spring has sprung, and the countdown is on for Kyra Stiles and her team to get out into the fields for the 2025 growing season. Stiles is a Nutrient Management Specialist with the PEI Department of Agriculture and works on the Soil Quality Monitoring Project, which has been...
Alanna Taylor, Thomas Laughlin, and John Maynard have been selected as 2017 appointments to Queen’s Counsel, a top recognition in the field of law. “Lawyers who receive the Queen’s Counsel designation are selected by their peers for their outstanding career achievements and their...