Trans-Canada Highway extension construction continues

Construction on the Trans-Canada Highway extension along the North River Causeway and at the intersection of York Point Road and Warren Grove Road will continue this week.

'This also gives me purpose': Stroke survivor raises money for Ottawa rehab facility

by Nancy Russell

Five years after suffering a brain hemorrhage and stroke while at sea, Tim Kerr, a retired naval commander wants to give back to the rehab facility in Ottawa where he spent his recovery.

'A grass for every location': Ornamental grasses taking off in Island gardens

by Nancy Russell

Fans of ornamental grasses in P.E.I. say demand for the plants is growing — and that it's about time.

Andrew Scheer elected new Conservative leader

by Kathleen Harris

Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer has been elected the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, earning enough down-ballot support to overcome strong early numbers by presumptive front-runner Maxime Bernier at the convention in Toronto.

P.E.I. lacrosse players learn the history of Canada's national summer sport

by Nicole Williams

P.E.I. lacrosse players were in for a history lesson this weekend when Lacrosse P.E.I. and members of the Island's Mi'kmaq community came together to explore the origins of the sport.

MacLauchlan heading to Washington for trade talks

P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan will be among a delegation heading to Washington early next month to try to counter anti-free trade sentiments from the Trump administration.

'Weeds can become your best friend': PEI Food Exchange hosts Herb Day

Islanders at a Charlottetown workshop Saturday were learning everything they needed to know about growing their own herbs.

P.E.I. grants aimed at helping prevent violence against women

by Shane Ross

A new round of grants from the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat will support community-based efforts to prevent violence against women.

Check your pantry: more flour brands added to national flour recall list

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more brands to its recall list of flour and flour-based products, over further fears of E. coli contamination.

PEI Business Women's Association micro-grant applications now open

The PEI Business Women's Association is now accepting applications for its micro-grant program.

'You don't have to do it all': Island 'farm mama' talks about life beyond Instagram filters

by Nancy Russell

Farmer Sally Bernard wrote a blog post this week called Farm Mamas: Stop trying harder about some of the challenges she faces in spring time on her family's organic grain and livestock farm in Freetown, P.E.I.

Popular poppy products raise funds for Royal Canadian Legion

by Nancy Russell

The poppy is not just for Remembrance Day, thanks to an ever expanding line of poppy products being sold through the Royal Canadian Legion.

'A hobby that crosses generations': Model railroad show pulls into Slemon Park

by Shane Ross

Members of the Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders will be showing off their model railroads and displays at a special event Saturday at the Atlantic Police Academy.

Chances preschool program moving to St. Jean

The Chances preschool program is moving from its location in West Kent Elementary to another Charlottetown school a few blocks away.

Food Island: Wine and food festivals bring crowds to P.E.I.

by Laura Meader

The Festival of Wines returns to Charlottetown May 26 and 27 and like many food or drink centred events, it drums up important business during a slower time of year.

P.E.I. to receive $7.2 million for affordable housing investments

by Nicole Williams

The federal and provincial governments have announced a total of $7.2 million dollars towards transitional housing for victims of family violence and affordable and social housing for families and seniors.

Annual QEH telethon hopes to raise $500,000

by Laura Meader

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital telethon runs May 27-28 and hopes to raise $500,000.

20,000 'unknown' pills part of large drug seizure on P.E.I.

by Shane Ross

Police on P.E.I. are concerned about 20,000 pills found in a drug seizure could be fentanyl or another dangerous opioid.

Expert testifies Joel Clow 'grossly intoxicated,' unable to form intent to kill

by Brian Higgins, Sally Pitt

Crown prosecutor Cindy Wedge took direct aim at the mainstay of Joel Clow's defence that he was too intoxicated to form intent to commit murder the night he killed Traci Lynch.

New search and rescue recruits face final training exercise

by Kevin Yarr

P.E.I. Ground Search and Rescue will be in Stratgartney Provincial Park Saturday for the last training exercise for 22 new recruits from this spring.

Friend request: Facebook post leads to recovery of stolen copper

by Shane Ross

The owner of a Kinkora construction company that lost more than $10,000 worth of copper and fittings in a theft managed to track the stolen good down using social media.

Seniors drive up P.E.I. household incomes

by Kevin Yarr

P.E.I. household incomes are the highest in the Maritimes, and incomes from seniors are a significant factor in that, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.

Former RCMP officer sentenced to 3 years in prison for weapons-related charges

by Natalia Goodwin

A former RCMP officer was sentenced to three years in prison Friday morning in Charlottetown court.

Thousands of dollars worth of tools stolen from trailer: police report

by Kevin Yarr

Charlottetown police are looking into a report of a theft of plumbing tools from a trailer.

More Islanders would quit smoking with more help, says council

by Kevin Yarr

More funding for smoking cessation programs could make a big difference for thousands who want to quit, says the chair of the Council for a Smoke Free P.E.I.

New dementia training moving away from biomedical model

by Kevin Yarr

The Alzheimer Society of P.E.I. is offering a new training program for health care providers.

Sewage plan worries P.E.I. Shellfish Association

by Kevin Yarr

The P.E.I. Shellfish Association is not happy about the plans to pipe Stratford's sewage waste to Charlottetown for treatment.

P.E.I. Muslims deliver food baskets to those in need during Ramadan

by Kevin Yarr

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins Friday night, and it is prompting P.E.I. Muslims to pay extra attention to their charitable works.

Summerside's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions noted in report

The city of Summerside, P.E.I., is being praised in a national report highlighting ways for Canada to reduce its carbon footprint.

Barbecue safety: P.E.I. fire marshal offers 4 tips to prevent fires

P.E.I.'s fire marshal Dave Rossiter offers four tips for safe grilling.

Malicious hackers say they demanded $50,000 ransom for stolen Bell data

by Matthew Braga

After 1.9 million email addresses were stolen from Bell's system, a person using the online handle "exodus" claimed to be one of two people behind the theft.

Video How Star Wars ruined Hollywood

Forty years ago today, director George Lucas unleashed his dream about a fantastic universe filled with brave warriors, devoted robots and exhilarating space battles. But the success of the epic series has come at a creative cost for the movie industry.

Restored bells get ringing endorsement

by Katerina Georgieva

Eighteen church bells have returned to St. Dunstan's Basilica in Charlottetown after a tune up, and clean up in South Carolina.

Province gearing up to add bike lane to Hillsborough bridge

A bike lane is being added to the Hillsborough bridge that connects Stratford and Charlottetown as part of the construction that will be done to consolidate the two communities' sewage systems.

Defence witness testifies Joel Clow too high to intend to kill Traci Lynch

by Kevin Yarr

The final witness for the prosecution finished testifying Thursday at the trial of Joel Clow, accused of first-degree murder in the death of Traci Lynch.

Stratford and Charlottetown consolidate sewage treatment

Stratford and Charlottetown are moving forward with a plan to consolidate wastewater treatment between the communities with funding from the federal and provincial governments.

Wharf Rats web series receives Telefilm Canada grant

by Gail Harding

The director of the P.E.I. web series, Wharf Rats says he hopes the micro-budget production grant received from Telefilm Canada will help start the production of the show.

Western P.E.I. man fails to show for sentencing on weapons-related charges

A warrant has been issued for Dylan Chaisson, 24, after the St. Roch, P.E.I., man failed to show up in court to be sentenced to weapons-related charges in connection with an altercation with two men trying to rob him in his home last year.

'Making the most of the free entry': Visits to Green Gables site expected to increase

by Gail Harding

If the Victoria Day weekend is any indication, the Green Gables Heritage Place in Cavendish, P.E.I. will be a busy place during the 2017 tourism season.

Get up, stand up: UPEI researchers look at effectiveness of standing desks

by Noah Richardson

A group of researchers at the University of Prince Edward Island has published the results of a pilot study on the latest craze in office furniture: standing desks.

P.E.I. looking for agents to promote immigration

by Kevin Yarr, Nicole Williams

The P.E.I. government has set a new population target, and it is looking for agents who will attract immigrants to help it reach that goal.

20 countries before 21: P.E.I. man close to ambitious travel goal

by Kevin Yarr

A man from western P.E.I. is in Japan, country number 17 in a plan to visit 20 countries before his 21st birthday.

Suicide prevention strategy timeline too long, says Island Mothers Helping Mothers

by Malcolm Campbell

Island Mothers Helping Mothers says the province's timeline on the recently announced suicide prevention strategy isn't fast enough.