New Pot plants, stolen trailer, fridge and lawnmower recovered in 2 busts

by Stephanie Tobin

RCMP found a marijuana grow-op inside a stolen camper, as well as other stolen items including a ride-on lawnmower, a welding generator and a fridge.

New Advance voting in Summerside-Wilmot byelection begins tomorrow

The Summerside Chamber of Commerce says it's been unable to organize a local debate among the four candidates running in the byelection for District 21 Summerside-Wilmot.

Photos 'Nothing short of phenomenal': Buddhist monks, nuns help 'scrub the tub' in Montague

by Jesara Sinclair

The Town and Country Aquatics Plus (TCAP) facility in Montague got help "scrubbing the tub" from monks and nuns on Thursday.

Bagpiping school in Summerside gets $2.7M from federal government

by John Mazerolle

Summerside, P.E.I.'s College of Piping and Celtic Performance Arts of Canada is getting $2.7 million in funding from the federal government for a new performance space.

P.E.I. financial growth will slump, still leading Atlantic Canada: BMO report

by Kerry Campbell

BMO Financial Group is predicting economic growth in Prince Edward Island will be down in 2016 and remain well behind Canada as a whole in 2017.

'How far can P.E.I. go?': Economist questions carbon tax demand

by Kevin Yarr

Putting a price on carbon or establishing a cap and trade system is not necessarily a good idea for P.E.I., says the head of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.

'I haven't felt that my vote's counted': Electoral reform committee in Charlottetown

by Kevin Yarr

Prince Edward Islanders had the chance Thursday to voice their opinion on federal electoral reform.

Vehicle windows smashed in Central Bedeque, police investigating

by Jesara Sinclair

RCMP in East Prince are asking the public for information after several vehicles were damaged in Central Bedeque, P.E.I.

Aiming to keep children safe in Canada's most dangerous workplace

by Kevin Yarr

A national conference on farm safety this week in Charlottetown focused on how to keep children safe in the country's most dangerous workplace.

Family of 6 escapes house fire

by Kevin Yarr

A family of six has been put out of their home following a fire Thursday afternoon in St. Peter's, P.E.I.

Hundreds crowd Kinkora schools review meeting

by Kevin Yarr

More than 200 people turned out for a meeting presented by P.E.I.'s Public School Branch on the future of the Kinkora family of schools.

Senior citizen skydiving: Veronica MacDermid working on her bucket list

Veronica MacDermid is giving herself quite a present for turning 65: She's going skydiving for the first time.

Paint work starts on Charlottetown's Eastlink Centre

The Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown is getting a long-needed fresh coat of paint, and that's a full coat too.

Bluenose II preps for summer tour with travelling exhibit

by Brett Ruskin

Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador is living up to its name. Bluenose II will leave the province next year and travel to Quebec City to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary.

Acupuncture alongside cancer care? Doctors divided over allowing alternatives into public health system

by Vik Adhopia

Alternative health treatments are making their way into hospitals and universities, but not all health professionals support the idea.

Opposition MLAs press Liberals over 'really questionable' need for Cornwall bypass

P.E.I. Transportation Minister Paula Biggar was peppered with questions from Opposition MLAs on Thursday about the Cornwall bypass.

'When are payments coming?': Landowner in path of Cornwall bypass wants answers from province

by Brian Higgins

Ellen Jones is asking the province for answers, and quickly. The Cornwall business owner has been told her equestrian centre lies directly in the path of the soon-to-be built Cornwall bypass highway.

'Size is not everything': UPEI president named chair of Association of Atlantic Universities

The president of the University of Prince Edward Island has been named chair of the Association of Atlantic Universities.

'Be nice to somebody': Island school joins Compassion It campaign

by Nancy Russell

Grade 9 students at East Wiltshire school in Cornwall, P.E.I., kicked off a new campaign today called Compassion It, an international anti-bullying campaign with some unique wristbands.

No new lease at former McCain fry plant in Borden-Carleton

by Stephanie Tobin

The P.E.I. government has rejected two offers on the McCain french fry plant in Borden-Carleton, which was closed in October 2014.

'Talk about it, talk about it': Flash mob dances for mental-health awareness

by John Mazerolle

A group of Islanders in yellow shirts and high spirits descend on Victoria Row in Charlottetown to dance to Funkytown and to promote National Mental Illness Awareness Week.

North River Fire Department won't pay interest on new truck thanks to Chase the Ace

by John Mazerolle

The North River Fire Department ended up with so much money from its Chase the Ace fundraiser that it's not only buying the fire truck it needed — it's saving money on the truck.

Charlottetown youth report calls for better policing, moving farmers market

by John Mazerolle

Young people in Charlottetown are making a wide variety of recommendations to keep them from leaving the Island, including more police walking the beat, a new community space for artists and a new location for the farmers market.

Musical celebration of Canada includes student poetry contest

by Kevin Yarr

The P.E.I. Symphony is looking for poems from Island students as part of a musical celebration of Canada.

Giant lobster roll recognized as world record

by Kevin Yarr

A giant lobster roll built by the P.E.I. Fishermen's Association has been recognized by one world record tracking group, but a Guinness record remains elusive.

Former P.E.I. Lieutenant-Governor Barbara Hagerman dies

by Kevin Yarr

Barbara Hagerman, lieutenant-governor of P.E.I. from 2006 to 2011, has died.

'3 years is a long time': Keeping the e-gaming issue alive a challenge

by Kevin Yarr

The release of the P.E.I. auditor general's report into the province's failed attempt to become an e-gaming centre is big news this week, but opposition parties will face a challenge keeping it that way, says UPEI political scientist Don Desserud.

School overcrowding fix can't be delayed, meeting told

by Kevin Yarr

Parents who gathered at the P.E.I. Public School Branch's first meeting to discuss the review of the Colonel Gray family of schools heard some of the issues faced by Island schools are immediate.

Video Are Islanders ready to cast their ballot? Your comments on the plebiscite

by Pat Martel

There are just a few weeks before Islanders begin to cast their votes in the plebiscite for electoral reform. CBC asked people in downtown Charlottetown if they're ready to make the choice.

The Butler Is in: Thanksgiving tips for being a good guest

Thanksgiving is an important event, and it's important to be a good guest if you're invited to dinner. Here are some worthwhile tips.

Radio problems? Blame the sun

For a few minutes just past 3 p.m. over the next week, you may get poor radio reception, thanks to a seasonal lineup of the sun, a satellite, and your antenna.

Government accused of hiding full scope of Phoenix fiasco

by Katie Simpson

The largest union representing federal public servants is demanding the government release updated information on the Phoenix payroll fiasco. The government has repeatedly said nearly 82,000 workers have had issues with their pay, but that number only includes workers who came forward with issues before July 1, 2016.

Another cod-like collapse possible under DFO watch, says federal audit

by Paul Withers

A new federal audit report warns another fish species collapse could happen again under the watch of Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

E-gaming emails deleted, text messages not provided to AG

by Kerry Campbell

P.E.I.’s auditor general Jane MacAdam said she didn’t set out to conduct a review of government’s records management procedures when she began her investigation into the province’s e-gaming initiative.

'24/7 management': Diabetes policy needed in P.E.I. schools, association says

by Shane Ross

P.E.I. schools need policies on how to help students with Type 1 diabetes, says the Canadian Diabetes Association.

'I'll be wearing a bikini soon': More P.E.I. women choosing less invasive laparoscopic hysterectomy

by Nancy Russell

Laparoscopic hysterectomies have been offered on P.E.I. since 2010, and doctors say more women are choosing them because they are less invasive, and involve less recovery time.

Walmart plastic bag fee applauded by Island Waste Management, but some shoppers skeptical

by Brian Higgins

Island Waste Management Corporation is applauding Walmart's move to start charging five cents for plastic bags, but some customers aren't convinced.