New Charlottetown Fire Department budget to increase 111K from last year

by Jesara Sinclair

The Charlottetown Fire Department is countering the claims that a 5 per cent cut to the department will hurt public safety, as the cut comes from the department's proposed budget, not from what it received last year.

New Melnyk's comments 'hurtful,' says former Sens coach Dave Cameron

Former Ottawa Senators head coach Dave Cameron addressed the media Thursday for the first time since being fired earlier this week.

Charlottetown police using old building to train for Columbine type shooting

by Angela Walker

Charlottetown police are getting some extra training this month on how to deal with a shooting incident such as the Columbine or Sandy Hook school tragedies.

Children can learn about farm life on May 6

by Gail Harding

Students in Grades 4 to 6 can learn more about life on an Island farm during a day long visit on Friday, May 6.

Live Canada's top court extends rights to Métis and non-status Indians

by Tim Fontaine

The Supreme Court of Canada rules tens of thousands of Métis and non-status Indians are the responsibility of the federal government, ending a 17-year court battle.

Doctors' salaries, names could be made public with new bill

by Kerry Campbell

P.E.I.’s Health and Wellness Minister Robert Henderson has tabled a bill that would give him the power to publish salaries and the names of Island doctors and other health care professionals.

Business saved from $9K equipment fraud

by Gail Harding

Kings County RCMP are asking retailers to be on the alert for any suspicious calls or packages that might arrive, after a business in Souris, P.E.I. reported receiving a package they hadn't ordered.

Rose Henbest of Montague Regional High School heads to national poetry event

A student from Montague Regional High School is one of 39 finalists in a national poetry recitation competition. Rose Henbest will head to Toronto next week to compete in the Poetry in Voice finals.

Changing ages for club soccer championships: the U-14s get the boot

by Nancy Russell

The P.E.I. Soccer Association is meeting with member clubs from across the Island this weekend to talk about big changes coming to the game.

Potato farmers getting ready to get spuds in the ground

by Laura Meader

Potato farmers on P.E.I. are getting ready to begin their planting season, thanks to this year's mild weather.

Stratford moving ahead with new skate park

by Colleen Kitts-Goguen

The Town of Stratford is moving ahead with the construction of a skate park next to the town hall's parking lot and has committed $150,000 towards the project, which should get underway over the summer. The town and skate park committee members are hoping to double that amount through private and corporate donations.

Maritime salmon catch and release policy extended another year

by Lisa Blackburn

For a second year, anglers will not be allowed to keep any Atlantic salmon caught in the Maritimes.

'The vitriol and vulgarity is shocking': Sentencing continues for vice-principal accused of harassment

by Brian Higgins

A former school vice-principal who pleaded guilty to criminal harassment of a woman last year has demonstrated similar behaviour to other women over the years, P.E.I. provincial court heard Wednesday.

P.E.I. government dodges tax questions

by Shane Ross

The P.E.I. government was peppered with questions about taxes Wednesday, but Finance Minister Allen Roach said it was just the Opposition trying to find out what is in the upcoming provincial budget.

North Rustico firefighters get training to help furry friends

by Angela Walker

Members of the North Rustico Fire Department received some training Tuesday evening from Atlantic Vet College officials on pet first aid and rescue.

P.E.I. making it easier for transgender Islanders to officially change gender

by Shane Ross

The P.E.I. government is looking at making it easier for transgender people to change their gender on government identification.

Home Builders Association president fears new rebate program will be out of reach for some

by Angela Walker

The president of the Canadian Home Builders Association on P.E.I. says he has some concerns about recently announced changes to the way the province provides money to people who want to make their homes more energy efficient.

Man arrested with $3,000 worth of drugs and drug paraphernalia

by Gail Harding

Police say a 42-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on Cumberland Street in Charlottetown after he was found in possession of $3,000 worth of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Opposition vows to fight for child advocate position for P.E.I.

by Shane Ross

P.E.I. will remain the only province in Canada without a child advocate after the government voted down a motion by the Opposition Tuesday night. The decision goes against a recommendation from a recent inquest.

Outdoor fires won't be banned in Charlottetown — for now

by Jesara Sinclair

Outdoor fires in Charlottetown won't be banned just yet — as a recent council meeting found the committee tasked with looking at a ban still has questions about what it would look like.

P.E.I. mentorship program to include international students

by Gail Harding

The provincial government will expand the mentorship program for recent graduates to consider applications from international students.

Have you seen this backhoe? One was reported stolen in Charlottetown

by Jesara Sinclair

Charlottetown police are investigating a large vehicle theft after someone made off with a backhoe that was parked in the Sears parking lot on Malpeque Road.

5 things you need to know about the East Coast Music Awards

by Bob Mersereau

The East Coast Music Awards are happening this week in Sydney, Nova Scotia, with the Awards Gala on Thursday.

Bosom Buddies helps Island women with breasfeeding issues

by Gail Harding

A new initiative called Bosom Buddies will help women across Prince Edward Island who want to breastfeed.

Home invasion leads to 2 arrests in Summerside say police

by Gail Harding

Two people have been arrested in connection with a home invasion and robbery in Summerside, P.E.I. according to police.

Maritime Electric puts plans for new substation in Millvale, P.E.I. on hold

by Gail Harding

Maritime Electric has put its plans for new proposed high voltage transmission lines and substation on hold until it hears more from the community.