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CBC
5 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
New warning signs being placed along P.E.I. coasts where erosion and flooding are risks
The government of P.E.I. is adding dozens of colourful signs to the coastline warning residents and visitors about areas that are prone to erosion or vulnerable to flooding. A total of 40 signs will be placed in 15 locations across the Island this summer, concentrating on areas where there is a lot of activity, such as beaches, walking trails, cliff sides and roadways. Pointing out that post-tropical storm Fiona caused a year's worth of erosion in a single night back in September 2022, P.E.I. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ernie Hudson said that just because a favourite walking spot used to be safe doesn't mean it is now. "Areas that, you know, five, 10, 15 years ago would have been considered safe to walk… [that] may not [be] and is not necessarily the case anymore," Hudson told CBC News. He said the new signs, developed in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, are a direct response to recommendations from the P.E.I. Interim Coastal Policy Report. Unlike the province's standard green and yellow signage, these new signs feature large, bold text reading "Caution: Stay Back." Hudson said the design is intended to grab attention quickly and help prevent accidents. The erosion warning signs are going up at: North Cape Cabot Park The Victoria causeway Northumberland Park Red Point Park Thunder Cove East Point Wood Islands Park Flood warning signs will be placed at the following locations: North Rustico Bay The North Rustico wharf Grand River Tryon Brackley Panmure Island The Souris causeway Each sign will give details on how much shoreline was lost in that area over a specific period. Hudson said department experts came up with the locations after identifying areas of high risk, particularly where the public could unknowingly get too close to unstable cliffs. More sites may be added in the future depending on how coastal conditions change. While erosion is a province-wide issue, the minister said the government has taken steps to help protect the coastline. Hudson pointed to recent shoreline reinforcement work along the Souris causeway, as well as a major project completed last year at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park in West Point — home to P.E.I.'s tallest lighthouse. That $3.4-million initiative involved building giant rock reefs to stop the red sand beach from washing away. "Look at West Point," he said. "Certainly that is the best example, I think, that anybody could see of the benefits of some of the protective measurements that we have taken."
CTV News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
New ‘highly visible' warning signs placed in coastal areas of P.E.I.
New signs are being placed across Prince Edward Island in locations experiencing significant erosion and prone to flooding. (Source: PEI Government) New bright and colourful signs are being placed across Prince Edward Island in locations experiencing significant erosion and prone to flooding. In total, 40 signs will be placed in 15 locations where there is a lot of activity, such as: beaches walking trails cliffsides roadways According to the province, the new signs are attention grabbing, in contrast to the traditional green and yellow signage used in the past. 'Protecting our scenic coastline and making sure our residents and visitors are safe is a huge priority for our government,' said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Ernie Hudson in a news release from the province. The province says the islands coastline spans more than 3,000 kilometres in length and coastal hazards have intensified in recent years due to extreme weather events and climate change. 'Hurricane Fiona caused a year's worth of erosional damage in a single night. These new signs will help alert people of the potential dangers caused by erosion and flooding so they can enjoy our beautiful coastlines safely.' The installation of the new signs was a recommendation in the recently completed Prince Edward Island Interim Coastal Policy Report. The province says this is the first phase and more signs will be added in the coming years. Erosion warning signs are being placed in: North Cape Cabot Park Victoria Causeway Northumberland Park Red Point Park Thunder Cove East Point Wood Islands Park Flood warning signs are being placed in: North Rustico Bay North Rustico Wharf Grand River Tryon Brackley Panmure Island Souris Causeway For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CN to Invest $475 Million in Quebec to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $475 million CAD in Quebec, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in Quebec. This includes projects to improve the efficiency of CN's operations at its Taschereau railyard in Dorval, as well as a number of information technology projects that will help better support our customers and modernize our systems. These investments will help ensure the safe movement of goods and support long-term sustainable growth in Quebec and across CN's network. 'We believe that investing in our network is about building for the future. Our continued infrastructure investment in Quebec will help strengthen the resiliency and efficiency of our network. Our focus remains on providing exceptional service to our customers and supply chain partners, supporting strong economic growth for North America and across the communities where we operate.' - Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CN "Rail transportation is a vital pillar of our supply chain for moving goods efficiently. By making significant investments in maintaining its infrastructure, CN is setting an example at a time when the entire transportation ecosystem—especially our government, must place greater emphasis on asset upkeep. Our recent study, Transportation Infrastructure in Quebec: Investing for the Future, presented at the FCCQ, clearly shows that strengthening these efforts yields significant economic and societal benefits.' - Véronique Proulx, President and CEO, Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) In 2024, CN invested approximately $633 million in Quebec for track maintenance and key infrastructure initiatives. Highlights from this investment include: Approximately $27 million to upgrade CN's dispatching system and rail traffic control simulator to help better train new employees. Over $40 million for new equipment, which included the purchase of new cranes and a number of vehicles as part of a fleet renewal program to be deployed in Quebec and across CN's network. Quebec in Numbers: Employees: approximately 3,521 Railroad route miles operated: 2,014 Community investments: $4.6 million in 2024 Local spending: $2.1 billion in 2024 Cash taxes paid: $114 million in 2024 CN Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements by CN included in this news release constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and under Canadian securities laws. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. CN cautions that its assumptions may not materialize and that current economic conditions render such assumptions, although reasonable at the time they were made, subject to greater uncertainty. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terminology such as 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'assumes,' 'outlook,' 'plans,' 'targets,' or other similar words. Forward-looking statements reflect information as of the date on which they are made. CN assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect future events, changes in circumstances, or changes in beliefs, unless required by applicable securities laws. In the event CN does update any forward-looking statement, no inference should be made that CN will make additional updates with respect to that statement, related matters, or any other forward-looking statement. About CN CN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. Midwest and the U.S. Gulf Coast, contributing to sustainable trade and the prosperity of the communities in which it operates since Investment Community Ashley Michnowski Stacy Alderson Senior Manager Assistant Vice-President Media Relations Investor Relations (438) 596-4329media@ (514) while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
