Travel photos on display at Charlottetown airport

A new art installation at the Charlottetown airport gives Islanders a look at each other's travels.

New P.E.I. government completes e-gaming recommendations

by Shane Ross

All 15 recommendations in the auditor general’s e-gaming report have now been implemented, the province says.

Future uncertain for Charlottetown, Summerside development corporations

by Shane Ross

The future of P.E.I.’s two regional development corporations is uncertain after the province announced it will take steps to assume total control of the organizations.

UPEI students part of new videos promoting remembrance

by Nancy Russell

Student-athletes from UPEI and an Islander serving as a guide at the Beaumont Hamel memorial in France are featured in new videos from Veterans Affairs Canada.

Mice 'overwhelming' some Island homes, say pest control companies

by Jessica Doria-Brown

Island pest control companies say they’re having an exceptionally busy fall dealing with mouse infestations across P.E.I.

Summerside rugby player to help Canada battle Ireland

There's an Islander on the roster of the Canadian senior men's rugby team competing in an Olympic qualifier this weekend.

A 'thick' glass ceiling: P.E.I. Status of Women chair disappointed in Trump win

by Gail Harding

While she thought she was going to be celebrating history with the election of the first woman president of the United States, Mari Basiletti says she instead woke Nov. 9 to learn Donald Trump had been elected.

Some witnesses will no longer be called in e-gaming probe

The public accounts committee of the P.E.I. legislature has decided not to call some witnesses in the e-gaming controversy.

$100K in funding ensures music education continues in P.E.I. schools

by Gail Harding

A committee of P.E.I. music teachers will be recommending where $100,000 in funding for music education will be spent across the Island.

Charlottetown cruise ship visits down in 2016

by Shane Ross

The last of the cruise ships has come and gone from the Charlottetown Harbour for 2016 season.

P.E.I. remembers: Remembrance Day ceremonies on the Island

by Kevin Yarr

Prince Edward Islanders from tip to tip will be honouring the service of Canada's veterans Friday morning.

Montague Christmas store targeted by thieves

Kings District RCMP are investigating recent thefts at the Christmas Discounters store in Montague.

Flare exercise to be held Nov. 11 in Charlottetown

by Gail Harding

A flare exercise will be held Nov. 11 at the P.E.I. Ground Search and Rescue Base and around the Charlottetown Airport.

INFOGRAPHIC P.E.I. sees big drop in number of smokers

by Kevin Yarr

Prince Edward Island saw the second biggest drop in the country in percentage of the population smoking, according to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada.

P.E.I. man arrested for copper theft

by Gail Harding

Charlottetown police say they arrested a man from Dingwell Mills, P.E.I. on Nov. 9 for stealing copper after receiving a complaint from a local bottle and metal exchange business.

Bessie the airport cow temporarily gone, getting makeover

by Jesara Sinclair

Visitors to the Charlottetown airport this week may notice the cow sculpture usually fixed in the building is no longer there.

This Cold War veteran did his shooting with a camera, not a gun

by Brian Higgins

Mort Lyons' Cold War missions included photographing Russian ships and satellites, and flying high over the Arctic to make Canada's first maps of the region.

Stratford wants planning act amended after IRAC decision

by Gail Harding

The Town of Stratford is renewing its call for the province to amend the planning act so the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) cannot overrule decisions made by a council.

New policy encourages Stratford council, town to shop local

by Gail Harding

Town council in Stratford has approved a new sustainable procurement policy, one that includes a provision to buy and use local services.

Dairy sector gets $350M to brace against new imports from Canada-EU trade deal

by Janyce McGregor

Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced two programs worth $350 million for Canada's dairy sector Thursday, as his Liberal government tries to help farmers and processors adjust to new competition from foreign cheese imports under the Canada-EU trade deal.

UPEI and faculty association reach 4 year collective agreement

by Gail Harding

A four year collective agreement has been reached by the University of Prince Edward Island and the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association (UPEIFA).

'This process is being rushed': Parents question school enrolment projections

by Kerry Campbell

Some Island parents say they aren't putting much faith in enrolment projections made by the P.E.I. Public Schools Branch as part of its current review of almost 40 Island schools.

Why Island musicians are choosing Europe over the U.S.

by Mitch Cormier

Facing increased fees and long waits for permission to play in United States many Island artists are opting to play in Europe instead.

Goat cheese recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

All flavours of 170-gram containers of Ran-Cher Acres goat cheese with the best before date of Nov. 20 have been recalled.

Conservative candidates split over carbon tax, immigration policy

by Janyce McGregor

The format didn't allow for any direct attacks on fellow candidates, but the twelve contenders for the Conservative Party of Canada leadership found quite a bit to disagree on in their first official debate in Saskatoon.

'There could be impacts': Trump victory leaves P.E.I. business groups wondering

by Laura Meader

P.E.I. industries and business groups are hopeful they can continue to work together with the U.S. now that Donald Trump has been elected president.

Analysis Trump's party controls Congress, but he won't have free rein

by Matt Kwong

Donald Trump, denouncing all that ails America during the Republican National Convention in June, had a reassuring message for his supporters: “I alone can fix it.” Congressional experts beg to differ.

Young newcomers create their own business

by Sarah MacMillan

Some junior high students in Charlottetown are trying their hands at running their own business. It's part of a program specifically to teach newcomer youth about entrepreneurship.

Close small schools, consultant tells P.E.I.'s education minister

by Kerry Campbell

A consultant’s report delivered to P.E.I.’s education minister earlier this year recommends closing “small and undersubscribed” schools as a way to devote more resources to improving student achievement.

'Essence of democracy': Green Party leader urges MLAs to honour plebiscite

by Shane Ross

The leader of the Green Party says he will call for a free vote on proportional representation when the P.E.I. legislature resumes next week.