New Order of Canada members, youth leaders stop for Island Walrus Talk

by Sarah Betts

Wise elders and eager youth will gather in Charlottetown on Saturday night to discuss how to make a better Canada for the Walrus Talks' seventh national stop.

Witness told to 'hide the guns,' court hears in trial of 2 men shot in Christmas Day altercation

by Steve Bruce

The man who drove his two friends to a house in Pleasant Grove where they were shot and wounded, testified at their trial Friday.

'Don't be blowing your horn to startle the horse': P.E.I. considers more rules for buggies

by Shane Ross

A rise in the number of horse-drawn buggies on P.E.I. roads is prompting transportation officials to review the rules.

Rezoning for new Holland College residence gets unanimous approval from Charlottetown council

by Jesara Sinclair, Tom Steepe

The City of Charlottetown has approved rezoning to build a new Holland College residence at the corner of Grafton and Cumberland streets.

Woman lost $25K in scam, say Charlottetown police

Charlottetown police are warning the public after a woman lost about $25,000 in a scam.

Residents in Stanley Bridge cutting cheques to improve 'very slow' internet

by Laura Meader

The resort municipality that looks after various communities in the Cavendish area of P.E.I. is hoping some extra cheques from residents will help encourage an internet provider to improve service.

Health PEI launches online donor registration form

Health PEI is making it easier for Islanders to sign up as potential organ and tissue donor through a new online registration form announced on Friday.

Aerospace company gets $620K for Charlottetown expansion

A P.E.I. company is getting more than $620,000 in government money to help it expand in the aerospace industry.

Canada is not the problem, says MP Wayne Easter over dairy trade with the U.S.

by Terrence McEachern

Malpeque MP Wayne Easter has some advice for U.S. President Donald Trump over remarks claiming unfair trade dairy practices between Canada and the U.S. Canada is not the problem.

Legislation tabled to adopt National Building Code standards

by Terrence McEachern

P.E.I.’s run as the only Canadian province that hasn’t adopted the National Building Code could be nearing an end.

Video UPEI engineering students help ease pain for palliative care patients being moved

by Pat Martel

A group of UPEI engineering students has come up with an idea that would make it less painful for palliative care patients that have to be moved to other parts of the hospital.

Province reminding people about smelt catch limits, overfishing

The P.E.I. government is reminding people about the problem of overfishing rainbow smelts on the Island and the consequences for doing so.

Memorial fund gives kids free symphony tickets

by Terrence McEachern

To honour its long-time board member and conductor John Clement, the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra is looking to set up a memorial fund that would cover the costs for kids to attend the symphony each year.

'Nothing wrong with saying hello to a stranger:' Graham Greene to speak on kindness

Graham Greene is among invited guest speakers at The Walrus Talks: We Desire a Better Country Saturday night in Charlottetown, and plans to speak about kindness and compassion.

Opposition questions omission of carbon pricing from provincial budget

by Sarah MacMillan

In the provincial legislature Thursday, the official opposition questioned government about why possible revenue from carbon pricing was not mentioned in the 2017-18 budget.

Cheap WestJet flights welcome in Charlottetown, says airport CEO

The CEO of the Charlottetown airport says it's great to see Westjet trying to enter the no frills market and provide more competition for Canadians.

Young Island filmmaker examines dementia in new short

A part-time Island filmmaker landed a big-time writer's story for his latest short film.

P.E.I. 'noticeably missing' from national child advocate council

by Shane Ross

Norman Bossé says when he and his fellow child advocates from around the country meet to discuss issues, one thing is noticeably missing: Prince Edward Island.

'Everyone is excited': Spring lobster season set to begin

by Tom Steepe

The 2017 spring lobster season off PEI opens April 29 and market indicators 'look favourable' for strong prices, according to a provincial fishermen's association.

'Dangerous precedent': Group fights to protect junior hockey players' rights as workers

by Nicole Williams

A group representing junior hockey players in Canada is hoping to convince the province to withdraw a bill that could affect players' protections under the employment standards act.

How farmers markets can do better business

A farmers market consultant who did a training session in Summerside earlier this week encourages market managers and vendors to become more entrepreneurial in how they run the business.

Witness to Christmas Day shooting testifies at assault trial

by Sally Pitt

A witness to a shooting at a Pleasant Grove home on Christmas Day in 2015 was pressed for details about his role in the altercation. Brodie McQuaid and Matthew Clarke both face charges of break and enter and assault in connection with the incident.

No medically assisted deaths on P.E.I. since it became legal option

by Sally Pitt

Health PEI says there has been at least one request for a medically assisted death in the province since it became a legal option in June 2016, however no procedures have taken place.

Choose Summerside event officially launches

Described as a family-friendly event that will bring together and celebrate business and community, Choose Summerside was officially launched on Thursday.