Students get first look at film about P.E.I. bus driver's work in Peru

by Nancy Russell

P.E.I.'s Nemr "Tiger" Melhem can add something new to his resume. He's the focus of a new film in progress called Tiger the Bus Driver is Changing the World.

Anne of Green Gables author left off banknote shortlist

by Shane Ross

Lucy Maud Montgomery is not on the short list of Canadian women who may be featured on the next series of banknotes.

Ship shape: Charlottetown's 2017 cruise schedule busiest yet

by Shane Ross

More cruise ships and passengers will visit Charlottetown next year than ever before, says the port’s CEO.

Ultrasound training coming to Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I.

by Jessica Doria-Brown

A pair of Island physicians are getting ultrasound training next month, in the hopes of eventually securing the skills and equipment required to offer ultrasound assessments west of Summerside.

New bike lane on Trans Canada Highway connects cyclists and pedestrians to Charlottetown

by Nicole Williams

A new bike lane on the Trans Canada Highway is connecting cyclists from Poplar Island to Charlottetown.

P.E.I. capital budget includes significant spending boost

by Kerry Campbell

The P.E.I. government plans to boost capital spending up to $96 million in each of the next two fiscal years.

Bright idea: Maritime Electric launches LED light campaign

by Shane Ross

Maritime Electric has started a new campaign urging Islanders to make the switch to LED lights. The utility has created educational flyers and launched a contest where customers can win up to $250 worth of LED lights.

P.E.I. business confidence back on top in November

by Kevin Yarr

Business optimism on Prince Edward Island increased in November, according to the Business Barometer Index from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

$50 fine for parking in accessible spot 'not much of a deterrent'

by Shane Ross

Fines for parking illegally in an accessible parking space need to be higher, says the PEI Council for People with Disabilities.

Video 101-year-old Ontario woman starts new life on P.E.I.

by Pat Martel

It's not often you'll meet a 101-year-old woman who's gutsy enough to leave a small town in Ontario for a whole new life in another province. But that's exactly what Mary Francis did last month.

'Fast-tracking' of Cornwall bypass raises priority questions

by Kevin Yarr

The P.E.I. government got an earful Wednesday from PC interim leader Jamie Fox for pushing through the $65-million Cornwall bypass.

Island generosity puts newcomers on skates for the 1st time

by Kevin Yarr

Some students at P.E.I.'s Stratford Elementary School will try skating for the first time Friday, thanks to community donations.

Environment Canada, Old Farmers' Almanac, coin toss disagree on winter forecast

by Kevin Yarr

Predictions for this winter's weather on P.E.I. are coming in from various quarters, but a UPEI climatologist says we can be sure of just one thing: no one knows.

Referendum can't force hand of future P.E.I. government

by Kerry Campbell

P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan says a binding referendum he’s proposed to be held in conjunction with the next provincial election won’t be able to force the next provincial government to change electoral systems, no matter what the outcome might be.

North Rustico's Watermark Theatre looking ahead to 2017

North Rustico's Watermark Theatre has 2017 in its sight now, with its season already announced, and hopes for continued attendance growth.

Reefs to the Rescue: Souris Beach and Causeway to be protected in a new way

by Natalia Goodwin

The Souris causeway and adjacent beach are on the way to being better protected through an innovative approach.

High demand for P.E.I. hay in Nova Scotia

by Nicole Williams

P.E.I. hay is in high demand after a drought devastated some of Nova Scotia’s supply this past summer.

Canadians open to ending door-to-door delivery, government-commissioned poll finds

by Éric Grenier

A poll commissioned by the Liberal government as part of its review of Canada Post finds that most Canadians are satisfied with the services they receive and are willing to transition away from home delivery.

Out of money, out of options, mother fears losing home again

by Michael Gorman

Angela Keizer was supposed to be in her new house in October. Problems with her contractor have left her out of money, without a house and unsure of her next move.

'Really unique' memorial honours Souris veterans

by Shane Ross

Construction is complete on a new monument to honour thousands of people from the Souris area who served their country over the last 300 years.

'Child-friendly' custody exchange aims to prevent conflict between parents

by Kerry Campbell

A new program on P.E.I. will facilitate custody exchanges between parents where face-to-face contact between the two might otherwise be a source of family conflict.

Chantal Kreviazuk in town on tour that almost wasn't

Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk is on stage Wednesday night at the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, on tour with her brand-new album, called Hard Sail.

National Ballet School looks for talented Islanders

by Laura Meader

National Ballet School stops in Charlottetown as part of audition tour.

Schools under review, but wireless internet installation continues

by Kevin Yarr

Nine P.E.I. schools that are under review due to concerns they are underutilized are getting new wireless internet in the new year.

School bus driver charged for sexting

by Kevin Yarr

RCMP have charged a 31-year-old school bus driver from Prince Edward Island for sexting with a minor.