St. Dunstan's Basilica Parish having historic bells refinished

by Terrence McEachern

The 17 bells of St. Dunstan's Basilica Parish in Charlottetown have been sitting in storage for more than 40 years. But that will soon change as the 1928 bells have been sent to a foundry in South Carolina to be tuned and refinished.

Tips to commit to that New Year's resolution to get fit

by Gail Harding

It’s that time of year. You’ve overindulged over the holidays. The pounds are creeping on, you want to get in shape. What's the best way to make that happen?

Opposition says premier trying to confuse Islanders about deleted e-gaming emails

Opposition and interim PC Party Leader Jamie Fox says the Premier is trying to confuse Islanders about the issue of deleted e-gaming-related emails.

P.E.I. businesses try to bridge the gap in stock when off-Island supplies delayed

by Natalia Goodwin

Winter has only just begun, but already the Island has seen several restrictions on the Confederation Bridge — and that's had an impact on some businesses.

Capital New Year organizer says celebration will be 'a special moment'

by Terrence McEachern

Saturday’s Capital New Year – First Night 150 celebration kicks off with the People’s Night Parade at 6 p.m.

P.E.I. Potato Board closing Borden-Carleton inspection station

by Terrence McEachern

The P.E.I. Potato Board of Directors has decided to close its inspection station in Borden-Carleton.

P.E.I.'s Lieutenant-Governor Frank Lewis getting ready for New Year's Day levee

by Terrence McEachern

About 700-800 people are expected at the New Year's Day levee in Charlottetown at Government House this year.

Charlottetown woman wins $1M with scratch ticket

A Charlottetown woman has won $1 million thanks to a scratch ticket that was meant as a belated stocking stuffer.

3 sent to hospital after van and truck collide

Three people were sent to hospital Wednesday after a collision between a passenger van and a pickup truck in Northam, P.E.I., police say.

Tignish woman circulates petition asking for more long-term care beds

by Brian Higgins

A Tignish, P.E.I., woman has started a petition asking the province to review its long-term care facilities to consider adding beds, staff and building expansions.

P.E.I.'s top news stories of 2016

by Jesara Sinclair

Say what you will about 2016 as a whole, it was a big year in the news — and a lot happened on P.E.I. too. Here's a look back at ten of the big stories in Island news this year.

100 km/h winds lead to power outages, travel restrictions

About 380 customers across Prince Edward Island were without power Friday afternoon after winds peaking at 100 km/h blew through the province.

3 cars at seniors residence in Montague vandalized

Three cars in Montague, P.E.I., had their windows smashed in early Thursday morning.

Haywire kicks off new year with 1st Charlottetown performance in years

P.E.I. band Haywire will welcome the new year by playing Charlottetown for the first time in almost six years.

Francophone Fridays: Charlottetown coffee shop starts weekly French gathering

A coffee shop in downtown Charlottetown has begun hosting a gathering of French speakers every Friday, after the owner noticed an increasing number of Francophones on P.E.I. from a variety of countries.

Protective seawall reinforced for West Point lighthouse

by Nicole Williams

The seawall at the West Point lighthouse has been secured after strong winds and powerful waves knocked out its holdings.

Group pauses adoptions of death-row dogs to Maritimes after attacks

by Joseph Tunney

Hearts of the North, an organization that moves dogs on death row in the southern United States into the Maritimes, says it’s pausing operations to reflect on recent allegations.

Hank Williams tribute set to help ring in 2017 with New Year's Day show

by Sarah Betts

Charlottetown musician Nudie said the second-annual Hank Williams tribute show at Hot Shots Lounge will showcase his love for Williams' music and give Islanders another option to ring in 2017.

P.E.I. RCMP have new weapon in war on fentanyl

by Natalia Goodwin

The RCMP on P.E.I. now have a new weapon to fight against opioid overdose.

Island farmer tired of snowmobilers cutting through fields

by Stephanie Brown

A farmer in Green Bay has fresh snowmobile tracks on her field this week, which is something she's seen before.

The waste of a holiday: lots of garbage at the curb after Christmas

by Laura Meader

The holidays lead to extra garbage for the Island Waste Management Corporation.

From Donald Trump to the Hells Angels: Wade MacLauchlan on 2016

P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan touched on numerous contentious topics during his year-end interview with CBC, including his thoughts on the Hell's Angels, egaming, the Trump administration and electoral reform.

Survey finds that Syrian newcomers to P.E.I. having challenges with language, housing

by Terrence McEachern

The P.E.I. Association for Newcomers to Canada recently surveyed 19 Syrian families to get a sense of how they’re adjusting to life on the Island.

Who's your designated driver? MLA Hal Perry offers New Year's Eve rides again this year

by Terrence McEachern

Tignish-Palmer Road MLA Hal Perry is offering free rides New Year's Eve again this year.

Stratford clock tower roof getting $15K upgrades

The clock tower roof at Stratford Town Hall is getting new steel shingles. The project is expected to take three to four days and will cost $15,000.

Salty and savoury: New Year's Eve hors d'oeuvres to impress guests

by Sarah Betts

Chef Ross Munro is here to help your house party rock as the ball drops with Beef, Bacon and Blue and Pork Barbacoa.

Here are P.E.I.'s top baby names in 2016

Names made popular by the Norman conquest of England and William Shakespeare were the most popular baby names on the Island this year.