PEI's forest fire season extends from March 15th to the end of November. During this period all outdoor fires must be accompanied by a valid burning permit, conducted only under the proper burning conditions and burning only allowable materials. The most dangerous time for Island forest fires is the period from mid April to mid June. Recent warm dry weather has raised the

The 2013 Burger Love campaign has concluded and the the Smokin' Fox from Phinley's Diner in Stratford has been named this year's top burger. A total of 46,204 burgers were sold during the month of April at 31 participating restaurants across Prince Edward Island.

Over the next five years, $37 million in federal and provincial funding will be invested in new and traditional programs focused on innovation, increased competitiveness, and market development, with more than $100 million to support business risk management programs.