New resources are available to help Islanders learn more about the risks of coastal and inland flooding, which is increasing due to climate change. PEI’s 3000-kilometre coast is made up of beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, marshes, bays, estuaries, and inlets. The Island’s coastline...
Feedback from the forestry sector will be used to help government with key decisions as it reviews programs, policies, and legislation related to PEI forests. PEI’s first Forest Industry Capacity Report surveyed 61 individuals in the forestry sector who provided insight into...
In the coming weeks, larger motorcoach buses with more passenger capacity are being added to many rural transit routes. The new buses that will be servicing many Transit PEI routes are more comfortable, featuring bathrooms and better seats. Starting in January, the Charlottetown...
Funding designed to help build new walking paths and improve active transportation networks is continuing for another year. There is $5 million available through the province’s Active Transportation Fund for new projects across the province. “I have received lots of great...
Five Island forest firefighters are leaving for Alberta this weekend to help with the increasingly serious wildfire situation in that province. This team will join a Nova Scotian team bound for Jasper to assist Parks Canada with fire response. Last week, a team returned from...
For Sean Ledgerwood, the best part about driving his e-bike to work are the mornings. “The mornings are beautiful, fresh, crisp air.” Sean, an air and water monitoring supervisor with Environment, Energy and Climate Action, bought his e-bike last year and has been driving it back...
Island drivers have until May 31 to remove studded tires from vehicles this year. Studded tires are only permitted between October 1 and May 31. Extended use can damage highway markings and create ruts that collect water. Drivers could face fines of up to $150 if they are used...
Forest fires in PEI fall under the jurisdiction and authority of Environment, Energy and Climate Action – Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division. Forest fire risk Each year, Canada continually sees frequent and severe forest fires, becoming increasingly susceptible to their effects...
Updated analysis reveals further details on how post-tropical storm Fiona affected Island forests. The Post-Fiona Forestry Update shows 9.4% of PEI forest was affected by the storm overall, referring to areas where greater than 70% of trees were blown down. Impacts in certain...
Island residents are invited to register for the annual provincial hunting workshop to learn more about safety while hunting. Taking place Saturday, September 7 from 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Charlottetown Trap & Skeet Club in Mount Albion, the free workshop is open to all ages...