Wayne Easter sees hope for Canada-U.S. relations

by Shane Ross

Malpeque MP Wayne Easter says the Trump administration may not be as “social” as the previous U.S. government, but he left meetings in Washington feeling hopeful about Canada-U.S. relations.

Committee wraps up review but e-gaming questions remain

by Kerry Campbell

After 10 meetings spent trying to delve into details surrounding the province’s failed e-gaming initiative, opposition members of the province’s standing committee on public accounts say there are significant questions which have not been answered.

'It's scary': Whooping cough outbreak sparks concerns, immunizations

by Steve Bruce

PEI public health officials say they've experienced a "significant increase" in calls from Islanders looking to get immunized against whooping cough. That comes just a day after officials revealed P.E.I. is experiencing an outbreak of the contagious disease, with 10 confirmed cases.

Hip hop's dance style, b-boying, on stage Saturday

Hip-hop dancing, or b-boying, turned contemporary dance on its ear, quite literally sometimes. Now that energy is coming to a show in Georgetown, P.E.I., Saturday.

Bus service to Cavendish this summer? It's a definite maybe

by Brian Higgins

Bus would run June 23 - Sept 3, and help fill job vacancies by shuttling seasonal employees to and from Charlottetown. Tourism Cavendish Beach hopes to launch 2-year pilot program.

Charlottetown school tells kids to put away the phones

by Natalia Goodwin

Staff at Stonepark Intermediate School are cracking down on electronic device after what Principal Norman Beck calls a gradual ramp up of misuse.

Q & A 'We certainly have not made any decisions': Pat Mella on P.E.I. school review

by Shane Ross

Public meetings associated with P.E.I.’s school review have wrapped up, but Pat Mella says no final decisions have been made about which schools will be closed.

Holland College plans to build new residence

Holland College plans to build a new residence building for 80 students in Charlottetown, the college announced Wednesday in a news release.

'Can't wait': Summerside's Ott excited to join first-place Canadiens

by Shane Ross

Summerside native Steve Ott says he “can’t wait” to go on a playoff run with the Montreal Canadiens.

Freezing rain a concern for Prince County Thursday

by Kevin Yarr

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for P.E.I.'s Prince County, saying the west end of the Island could see an extended period of freezing rain Thursday.

Businesses increase support for Downtown Charlottetown Inc.

by Kevin Yarr

Downtown Charlottetown Inc. is increasing its levy for the first time in 12 years.

60 Island youth to get help finding work

Island youth who face barriers to employment will get some help from the federal government.

Photos Your P.E.I.: Thaw brings first signs of spring

by Karen Mair

The snow we received in February is disappearing, the red dirt is re-appearing, rivers are starting to rush and spring is in the air. It's all opportunity for photographers with rubber boots!

Developer applies for 4th storey on downtown Charlottetown apartment building

by Kevin Yarr

A P.E.I. developer wants to build a 23-unit apartment building in downtown Charlottetown, but needs a zoning amendment to allow for the four-storey building.

3 injured in head-on collision in Traveller's Rest

Police say three people were injured Tuesday in a head-on collision on Route 2, just west of the roundabout in Traveller's Rest, P.E.I.

Restaurant and bar sales flat despite record tourism year

by Kevin Yarr

Sales at P.E.I. restaurants and bars were up only slightly in 2016 over 2015.

Owner of Charlottetown log cabin wants to turn it into cafe

by Sarah MacMillan

A man who owns a centuries-old log cabin in downtown Charlottetown hopes to fix it up, and turn it into a café.

Study shows more women moving into trades in P.E.I.

Programs to show women what a career in trades would be like are helping more choose that path on the Island, a new study suggests.

Canadian Cash Awards scam offers senior $3.5M

by Kevin Yarr

A retired RCMP officer is warning Prince Edward Islanders to beware of a phone scam after he received a call at his home in Charlottetown this past week.

Most P.E.I. fuel prices up a penny

by Kevin Yarr

Fuel prices are up slightly on P.E.I. with the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission's first-of-the-month review of petroleum product prices.

Agricultural literacy week grows into a month in P.E.I. classrooms

by Nancy Russell

Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week is expanding to a full month of activities as organizers try to grow agricultural awareness in P.E.I. students who are no longer connected to farming.

Stakes of inshore fisheries case are 'absolutely massive,' says observer

by Paul Withers

The Federal Court will hear final arguments in Ottawa Wednesday morning in the case of Cartwright, Labrador fisherman Kirby Elson.

What Toronto's average monthly rent of $1,800 gets you in cities Canada-wide

If you are forking out $1,800 for a one-bed condo apartment in Toronto — a touch over what the Toronto Real Estate Board says is the average monthly rent — you may find your dollar goes further elsewhere in the country. In some instances, a lot further.

Charlottetown's caring meter program exceeds expectations

by Laura Meader

A new program of bright green donation boxes in the form of parking meters that went up in Charlottetown last May have brought in more revenue than expected.

'We're a contender:' Sprong sets sights on Memorial Cup with Islanders

He's playing hot, the team is winning, and Daniel Sprong is thinking about winning the Memorial Cup with the Charlottetown Islanders.

'A little bit early': Mild P.E.I. weather has maple syrup taps flowing

by Tom Steepe

Unseasonably mild weather has P.E.I. maple syrup producers tapping trees earlier than usual — sap is already flowing and it's not even March.

New rules in offing to eject MLAs from P.E.I. Legislature

by Sara Fraser

A committee of the P.E.I. Legislature is considering giving the speaker the power to eject members from the Legislature.