P.E.I.'s Lobster Marketing Board looking ahead to next season

by Terrence McEachern

It has been a year with some growing pains, but P.E.I.’s fledgling Lobster Marketing Board is already making plans to make 2017 better.

Bullseye! P.E.I. archery program hitting big targets

by Natalia Goodwin

Some young archers on P.E.I. are hitting some big targets in their sport, despite only picking up the sport a few years ago.

The right gear can help you stay upright in icy conditions

by Laura Meader

The freeze-thaw cycle has left some city sidewalks extremely icy — and regular walkers and runners say investing in good safety gear can make a big difference.

Winter cover crops plentiful, thanks to good fall weather

by Brian Higgins

A potato grower on P.E.I. says he has put in more cover crops than ever, thanks to an extended fall season.

Have a Christmas tree to recycle? Try feeding it to a goat

by Terrence McEachern

Island Hill Farm owner Flory Sanderson accepts Christmas trees each year to feed to her goats.

Santa's Angels visit more Charlottetown families this year with gifts and hugs

by Terrence McEachern

Santa's Angels visited more families this year. A team of elves and Santa had to go back out of Boxing Day to make sure everyone was visited.

Province interested in expanding cold storage on P.E.I.

by Stephanie Brown

The P.E.I. government is looking at expanding cold storage on the Island.

Wind warning in effect on P.E.I. with gusts up to 90 km/h expected

A wind warning is in effect for all three counties on P.E.I., as southeasterly winds of up to 90 km/h are expected overnight Thursday and into Friday morning.

2017 has arrived at Charlottetown waterfront

Islanders can start celebrating 2017 a few days early at the Charlottetown waterfront.

George Trainor Holiday Classic hosting 141 hockey games over 3 days

The 11th annual George Trainor Holiday Classic is underway in Charlottetown, with 141 games scheduled over three days.

Souris Harbour Authority hoping to fill remaining underused space in old fish plant

The harbour authority in Souris, P.E.I., says it's in discussions with a client that it hopes will fill 23,000 square feet of underused space in a former fish plant.

Rose Cousins album something to look forward to in 2017, U.K.'s The Guardian says

British national newspaper The Guardian says Natural Conclusion, the upcoming release from P.E.I.'s Rose Cousins, is one of the 10 Americana albums to look forward to in 2017.

Islander named to board of Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

P.E.I.'s Dr. Tim Ogilvie has been named to the board of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, which oversees 49 accredit veterinary medical colleges around the world.

Islander's work with school for orphans in Malawi recognized by GG

A teacher originally from Rollo Bay, P.E.I., is being recognized by the Governor General for his international volunteer work.

'Hug of love': P.E.I. woman transforms wedding gowns into 'angel dresses' for grieving parents

by Krystalle Ramlakhan

An P.E.I. woman is taking her passion for sewing and using it to help women who have lost babies or young children by transforming wedding dresses into small dresses.

Retail jobs flag as sales boom

by Kevin Yarr

Retail sales on P.E.I. continue to remain strong, but that trend has not been reflected in an increased number of jobs.

'Little violence' as Hells Angels make their return to the Maritimes

by Keith Doucette

The gang has begun to re-assert itself, cementing its presence mainly through affiliate or so called "puppet clubs" in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and P.E.I.

East Coast Music Association to negotiate with union after earning spot on 'unfair list'

by Anjuli Patil

The association behind the annual East Coast Music Awards is being accused of failing to negotiate with musicians.

P.E.I. Lego aficionado recreates Anne of Green Gables out of iconic toy

by Terrence McEachern

Chris Clarke of the Brick Barn in Morell has a Lego model of Anne of Green Gables submitted to the company that people can support online.

Broken Hatchimals lead to Christmas disappointment for some kids

by Solomon Israel

Some children have been left disappointed — and their parents frustrated — after their must-have Hatchimal toys failed to hatch.

'A job that has to be done': Being an RCMP diver is not for the faint-hearted

by David Pate

There are only about 70 RCMP divers in Canada, and their work can involve hunting for bodies — the victims of accidents or crimes — that are lost in lakes, rivers or the ocean.

P.E.I. wildlife: A 2016 roundup of fascinating facts

by Sara Fraser

People are endlessly curious about the world around them, which is one reason CBC P.E.I. launched a regular feature on wildlife this year. From skunks to birds and even bees here's a roundup of some of our most popular critter stories.

Violent crime rate on P.E.I. far and away lowest in Canada

by Kevin Yarr

If you're worried about becoming a victim of violent crime, P.E.I. is the place for you.

Nova Scotia girl receives over 20,000 Christmas cards after mother's online plea

The mother of a girl battling cancer says their Christmas was "extra special" after their mailbox was flooded with more than 20,000 messages of love and encouragement from strangers around the world.

Island Storm win home opener against Saint John

by Terrence McEachern

The Island Storm opened the National Basketball League of Canada regular season in Charlottetown on Monday with a win against the Saint John Riptide at the Eastlink Centre.

Photos Legendary loss: Artists and entertainers who died in 2016

by Jelena Adzic

The arts and entertainment world lost some bar-raising legends in 2016.

P.E.I. libraries set sights on more telescopes for amateur stargazers

by Gail Harding

Montague residents can now do a bit of sky gazing with the loan of a telescope from the local library.

Strangers 'that had nowhere to go for Christmas' find a place to belong on N.S. farm

by Adina Bresge

A falconer, a university student from Vietnam, a toddler and a miniature horse gathered at a farmhouse in Nova Scotia for a turkey dinner shared by 10 near-strangers.

Don't post vacation plans on social media, warns Charlottetown police

by Terrence McEachern

Charlottetown police are warning residents that posting vacation plans on social media could let potential burglars know when, and for how long, a home will be unoccupied.