O'Leary celebrates, then gets down to business

by Shane Ross

O’Leary, P.E.I., has been named one of two finalists in the Kraft Hockeyville 2017 competition.

There's a new redhead in town: New Anne series premieres on CBC

by Sara Fraser

There's a new redhead in town, and Anne of Green Gables and L.M. Montgomery fans across Canada are eagerly awaiting the premiere of the new television series Anne airing on CBC Sunday, March 19.

Island musician Joe MacMillan gets big break from Culture PEI

by Dexter Brown

Joe MacMillan says he was able to launch his music career with the help of Culture PEI’s HIVE cultural entrepreneurship incubator, a 12-week program that helps emerging artists build a business around their skills.

7 Canadian books Island book clubs are reading

by Mitch Cormier

With Canada Reads 2017 just over a week away, Island Morning asked book clubs on P.E.I. what Canadian Books they've read and discussed.

New drone restrictions don't fly with hobby shop owner

by Shane Ross

New restrictions on flying recreational remote controlled aircrafts go too far and will hurt his business, says one of the owners of P.E.I.-based Great Hobbies.

No fly-thru? Chopper makes pit stop by O'Leary Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons customers in O’Leary, P.E.I., must have done a double-double take last week when a Coast Guard helicopter made a quick stop near the coffee shop.

Charlottetown to host Highland dance competition

More than 800 Highland dancers from around the world will be competing in Charlottetown this summer.

Fishy labels?: Ottawa considering steps to provide more detail on seafood labels

by Michael Tutton

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it is looking at ways to improve labelling for seafood after a report by environmentalists gave current rules a grade of F due to a lack of consumer information.

Armchair travel: Teresa Doyle's 'journey to the heart of India'

by Sara Fraser

P.E.I. folk singer-songwriter Teresa Doyle has just returned from a month in India, learning Vedic chant — the oldest songs on the planet, she said — and she shares her experience through her stunning photos.

P.E.I. student wins Canada 150 trip with maple leaf montage

by Nancy Russell

A chance to see more of Canada inspired a young Prince Edward Island artist and won her a trip to Winnipeg as part of a Canada 150 youth event.

Expanded River Clyde Pageant returns this summer

The 2016 outdoor travelling performance show was such a success that organizers say they are adding a second weekend to this year’s event.

5 fun things to do on P.E.I. this March break

by Sara Fraser

It's March break and you're not going south? Turn off your Facebook notifications for your friends who're posting their beach photos from sunny climes, and check out this list of fun things to do this week on P.E.I.

Charlottetown man, 82, searching world for school sweetheart, finds clue in Halifax

by Shaina Luck

A Charlottetown, P.E.I., man in his 80s has travelled from England to Halifax on a search for information about his school sweetheart, in the hope of reconnecting with her.

P.E.I. 4-H member to compete at national science fair

An Islander will be competing at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Saskatchewan in May.

No dental clinics at Stratford Elementary and Glen Stewart Primary this year

by Sarah MacMillan

Stratford Elementary and Glen Stewart Primary will not be offering dental clinics on-site this year because of lack of available space.

From Ireland to Island schools: Group aims to grow Gaelic football on P.E.I.

by Steve Bruce

If a group of Gaelic football enthusiasts on P.E.I. get their way, what's now a relatively unknown sport on the Island will soon be a hit. Members of the group have started touring schools, introducing Ireland's national sport in phys-ed classes.

5 things to know about P.E.I.'s new energy strategy

by Natalia Goodwin

The provincial government released its long-awaited 10-year energy strategy Friday. The report is 80 pages thick with a lot of recommendations. Here are five highlights.

New Water Act may kill proposed bottled-water business

by Brian Higgins

An entrepreneur who hoped to launch a bottled-water business on P.E.I. says the draft Water Act, if passed, would bring the project to an end.

'What's at the core of St.Patrick's day': Music and tea room celebrates Irish culture

by Malcolm Campbell

While many people may think St. Patrick's day is all about drinking Guinness, the owners of Brigh — a new music and tea room — think there's a lot more to the holiday.

One year 'sufficient time' for fishermen to grasp new rules, Transport Canada says

by Shane Ross

Transport Canada says it is giving fishermen “sufficient time” to prepare for the new Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations coming into force this summer.

Storm possible for P.E.I. Monday, says Environment Canada

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement about a system expected to hit the Island on Monday — but said there's still uncertainty over what P.E.I. will get hit with.

UPEI names Indigenous advisory group

by Kevin Yarr

The University of Prince Edward Island announced plans for an Indigenous advisory group Friday, as part of honouring the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report.

'We've got to beat them sometime': Hurricanes face top-ranked Sheridan in semis

by Kevin Yarr, Tom Steepe

P.E.I.'s Holland College got through the first round of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national men's basketball championships Thursday evening.

UPEI to bestow four honourary degrees in May

UPEI has announced the four people who will receive honourary degrees during convocation in May.

Not growing your own food? Charlottetown wants to know why

by Kevin Yarr

The City of Charlottetown's sustainability office wants to know why more people aren't growing some of their own food.

9-year-old entrepreneur breaks into tourism tech market

Need some ideas about fun places to take your kids on P.E.I.? Simple, ask another kid.

Farm irrigation wells under moratorium at least another year

by Kevin Yarr

It will be 2018 before P.E.I. farmers will find out if and under what circumstances they can drill new high-capacity wells for irrigation.

Alberton residents lobby for park

by Kevin Yarr

A group in western P.E.I. would like to create a park in front of a new seniors' home.

New Water Act would ban water exports

by Brian Higgins

The first draft of P.E.I.'s new Water Act, released Thursday, includes stiffer fines, tighter licensing requirements and a prohibition on the export of water.

'10 storeys is dangerous': Residents question downtown plan

by Sarah MacMillan

A group of Summerside residents held a public meeting Thursday evening to discuss their concerns about downtown development.

If these walls could talk: Charlottetown restaurant reveals secret notes

by Nicole Williams

Diners at The Gahan House in Charlottetown may have noticed there's a little more behind the restaurant's brick walls than meets the eye.

New store opening on St. Patrick's Day celebrates Irish culture

If you're going to open a shop that celebrates Irish heritage, March 17 seems like a pretty good day for it.

MADD director says group should rethink taxi advice after 'drunk can consent' case

A Nova Scotia judge's controversial decision to acquit a taxi driver of sexual assaulting an intoxicated passenger has prompted a MADD director to urge her organization to rethink its long-standing advice to cab home after a night out.

Canadians should be told if their banking info shared with IRS, says MP

by Elizabeth Thompson

An opposition MP is calling for the Canada Revenue Agency to notify Canadian residents when their bank account information is shared with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, saying it could prevent others landing in the same predicament as a Vancouver-area man facing a $1.1-million lawsuit.

'We really haven't been able to supply halal product': Food bank looking to better support newcomers

The Charlottetown food bank is looking for more halal and whole food donations for clients who are immigrants.

Frustrated fishermen walk out of meeting with Transport Canada

by Shane Ross

Members of fishing organizations from the Atlantic provinces walked out of a meeting with Transport Canada on Thursday, saying they are frustrated with the way new regulations of their industry are being implemented.

'A pretty good incentive': Alberton waiving municipal property tax to encourage new construction

The town of Alberton, P.E.I., is hoping to encourage people to build homes in a new subdivision on Emma Drive by offering a break on property taxes.

'This first time seeing the NBA trophy is pretty cool': Holland College gets a big league visit

by Malcolm Campbell

The Larry O’Brien trophy, awarded to the NBA Champions each year, was on display in the Holland College Centre for Community Engagement.

United Way of P.E.I. fundraising down, concerns about Phoenix pay problems

by Natalia Goodwin

The United Way of P.E.I. is falling behind in its fundraising goals for the year and believe its partially because of problems with the federal governments pay system, Phoenix.

'We put it behind us and moved on': Hurricanes overcome challenging season

by Tom Steepe

The Holland College Hurricanes men's basketball team is ready to take on the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national championships, following a challenging season in which the team had to forfeit six wins due to using an ineligible player.

'A soldier of their own': Veterans Affairs uses dog tags to connect kids to Vimy

by Nancy Russell

Students across Canada are being encouraged to make a personal connection to the Battle at Vimy Ridge through remembrance dog tags, each one featuring the name and face of a Canadian soldier who died at Vimy.

Keep Your Cool: Hockey PEI video sends message to fans

by Shane Ross

Hockey PEI has released a new video called Keep Your Cool that is aimed at fans.

Not filing tax return? You could be losing out on money

by Shane Ross

The provincial government is reminding Islanders to file their income tax returns — or risk losing out on benefits.

Cornwall water and sewer rates on the rise

by Kevin Yarr

The Town of Cornwall announced water and sewer rate increases when it presented its budget at last night's council meeting.

Flowery fox to find permanent home in Charlottetown

by Kevin Yarr

A piece of a national garden display celebrating Canada's 150th birthday will find its way to P.E.I. next year.

P.E.I. still on schedule for surplus, says finance minister

by Kevin Yarr

The P.E.I. government still expects to table a surplus budget for 2017-18, despite a big increase in this year's expected deficit.

ACOA provides $1.5M for Summerside solar energy project

by Kevin Yarr

The federal government has stepped in with some money for a solar energy project on P.E.I.

Community Connections receives $465K to support services for people with disabilities

by Jesara Sinclair

Community Connections in Summerside, P.E.I., will receive $465,000 from federal and provincial governments to upgrade its facility.