The operation of off-highway vehicles is regulated by the Off-Highway Vehicle Act. Off-highway vehicle refers to any motorized vehicle designed for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh or swamp land including: four-wheel drive or low pressure tire vehicles; power...
What are ketones? Ketones are made when your body begins using fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. When there is not enough insulin to get glucose (sugar) from the blood into the cells, the body will turn to fat for energy. When fat is broken down, ketones are made which can...
The Animal Welfare Appeal Board is an independent body that hears appeals regarding animal seizures, orders and decisions about licensing. It provides a fair and equitable process independent of the Department of Agriculture. What is the process to make an appeal? Anyone who is...
Ken Williams appreciated being asked to show, through photography, that it can be challenging for aging Islanders to find the services they need. The Ebenezer resident was one of more than 250 Islanders who participated in talks leading to the development of Prince Edward Island...
Bona fide farmers may register farm trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 4,500 kgs or more in a separate class at a reduced rate. A farm vehicle must be used exclusively for farm-related purposes such as transporting: the farmer, family members and others without...
Emma Drake gets the lesson to be learned from the success of PEI’s Famous Five. It is a lesson about recognizing the need to do better and not accepting the status quo when it comes to women in leadership. “They should not be the exception when it comes to women in leadership, “...
The objects of the Innovation PEI are to: implement the economic strategy of the Government of Prince Edward Island; recommend changes in economic strategy to the Minister; facilitate cooperation and communication amongst Government, the research and development community...
Conservation Officers patrol the Province of PEI to monitor, preserve and protect our Island’s wildlife and natural resources. They conduct investigations and respond to reports from the public about potential violations under many pieces of provincial and federal legislation. You could encounter a Conservation Officer anywhere on PEI, including highways, beaches, riverbanks, or trails. To report something you believe is a violation, including poaching, illegal dumping or an environmental concern, leave a detailed message anytime at 902-368-4884 or use the online form below to provide as much...
Engage PEI continues to connect Islanders with opportunities to impact communities across the province. Fourteen Islanders have been appointed to four government boards this month. “Islanders have a natural disposition to helping one another and stepping up to do what it takes to...
As a non-profit organization, the Evangeline Community Pasture provides communal grasslands where its members can graze their livestock during the summer months. As an Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) participant, the group produces ecosystem services, like cleaner air...