Hardness is commonly referred to as the ability of your water to neutralize soap, or the inability of the water to form soap lather. Hard water is caused by high concentrations of calcium and magnesium in the water, and can cause scale to form on hot water pipes, boilers and...
Bacterial contamination is the most common water quality problem faced by private well owners. This information sheet will lead you through the step-by-step procedure to deal with cases of bacterial contamination of private wells. Step 1: Results of the first sample If the...
The following news release is courtesy of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Barb Stegemann, CEO and Founder of The 7 Virtues Beauty, as the keynote speaker at the 11th annual Biz2Biz Expo on...
Fuelwood: Safe, Effective and Affordable. Islanders have traditionally used firewood as a cost-effective and readily available cooking and heating fuel. In recent years high fuel oil costs and concern over fossil fuels and climate change have increased demand for locally produced...
Island students return to school this week, and Islanders are reminded to use extra caution when driving in areas where children are likely to be waiting for buses or walking to school, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “More than 19,000 students...
Government continues to make significant investments in education infrastructure, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Education staff across the province have been working very hard to prepare schools and classrooms for Island students because...