Canada isn't getting a national bird after all

by Blair Sanderson

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society wanted the grey jay recognized as a national bird for Canada 150, but that isn't happening.

Centennial swag: Memorabilia from Canada's last big bash

by Sara Fraser

We take a look back at centennial memorabilia from Canada's birthday back in 1964 and beyond.

Take the no hot pets pledge, asks the P.E.I. Humane Society

by Gail Harding

The PEI Humane Society is hoping every Island pet owner will take the pledge to not leave their pet in a vehicle during the summer months.

Charlottetown celebrates Canada 150

by Nicole Williams

Thousands gathered in Victoria Park Saturday to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary.

Book discussing Canada's future to be placed in time capsule at Province House until 2167

by Terrence McEachern

A Book of Canadian Hope was delivered by Mi'kmaq Legend leader Julie Pelletier-Lush to P.E.I. Premier Wade MacLauchlan at Province House on Saturday. The book will be placed in the walls at Province House until 2167.

3rd right whale necropsy in as many days

by Terrence McEachern

Necropsies on two North Atlantic right whales have been complete and a third necropsy began late Saturday morning, according to the Marine Animal Response Society.

LIVE BLOG RECAP From celebration to protest, here's what happened coast to coast on Canada Day

CBC News reported from all 10 provinces and the North as the country marked 150th anniversary of Confederation.

P.E.I. gas prices drop 1.6 cents per litre

by Terrence McEachern

In the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission latest petroleum decisions, gasoline dropped by 1.6 cents per litre while furnace and stove oil decreased by one cent per litre.

'We try and urge people not to do it': Fireworks illegal on P.E.I.

by Sara Fraser

Canada Day weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, but illegal fireworks can quickly turn a party into a safety hazard, P.E.I. Fire Marshal Dave Rossiter is reminding Islanders.

7 fun things to do on P.E.I. this Canada Day weekend

by Sara Fraser

There's so much to do on P.E.I. this Canada Day weekend — free tall ships tours, concerts, fireworks and more. Here's a brief look at a few events you might want to take in.

Canada Day: What's open and closed on P.E.I.

Because Canada Day, July 1, falls on a Saturday this year, many government services and other businesses are already closed. But many other businesses are open or operating on modified hours.

Dead fin whale spotted east of P.E.I., says DFO

by Gail Harding

A dead fin whale has been spotted during a recent aerial patrol carried out by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

'He'd be very, very pleased': Stompin' Tom Centre opens Canada Day 150

by Brian Higgins

Decades in the making, the $1.2 million Stompin' Tom Centre opens to the public Saturday with a two-day outdoor festival.

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer wants to reconnect with party members

by Gail Harding

Wanting to celebrate Canada 150 in a special way will see federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer spend two days on P.E.I.

Tradition meets technology: Basilica bells ring again with the help of special software

by Nancy Russell

Tradition meets technology on Canada Day as the bells of St. Dunstan's Basilica in Charlottetown ring again for the first time in more than three decades.

Missing valve closes Bell Aliant Centre competitive pool

The competitive pool at the Bell Aliant Centre on the UPEI campus has been shut down because of a missing valve.

Tenants displaced by new Holland College residence have to be out by Sunday

by Katerina Georgieva

All residential tenants on the corner of Cumberland and Grafton must move out by this Sunday's deadline to make way for the new Holland College student residence.

P.E.I. man sentenced to 8 years in prison for beating victim with ashtray, brass knuckles

by Krystalle Ramlakhan, Sally Pitt

A P.E.I. man was sentenced to eight years in prison for beating a man with a glass ashtray and brass knuckles in two separate incidents. John Joseph MacArthur, 39, pleaded guilty to the assaults that happen within several months of each other.

Limited emergency services at Western Hospital this holiday weekend

There will be limited access to overnight emergency health services at Western Hospital this Canada Day weekend in Alberton, P.E.I.

Photos 9 tall ships sail into Charlottetown

by Nicole WIlliams

The tall ships festival is officially underway for Canada 150 celebrations, as nine vessels sailed into the Charlottetown harbour Friday morning.

Traffic impacted in Charlottetown Saturday due to Canada Day

You may want to leave your vehicle at home and walk to Canada Day activities in Charlottetown as some streets and parking lots will be closed to the public.

RCMP investigating theft of rifle in Cornwall

RCMP are investigating a break and enter Sunday in Cornwall where a gun was stolen.

Argyle Shore summer resident has difficulty getting internet service

by Terrence McEachern

A seasonal resident at Argyle Shore, P.E.I., says he was unable to get internet service by Bell Aliant this year because the provider was at capacity and had no more ports to offer.

'The smell is not easy to get rid of': 1st right whale necropsy complete

by Kevin Yarr

A necropsy on a second right whale, one of six found dead in the Gulf of St. Lawrence this month, is expected to get underway Friday.

Souris Mayor David MacDonald resigns

by Terrence McEachern

The mayor of Souris, P.E.I., David MacDonald has resigned, according to a news release from the municipality.

PR advocate delivers letter to PM on Charlottetown waterfront

by Kevin Yarr

The P.E.I. Coalition for Proportional Representation scrambled to get together a letter with close to 300 signatures to deliver to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while he was in Charlottetown Thursday.

Montague liquor store opens in new location

The P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission announced that the Montague liquor store has opened in its new location at 509 Main St., next to the Atlantic Superstore.

Video 10 million steps: P.E.I. man recalls walking across Canada 50 years ago

by Pat Martel

In 1967, John Henry "Hank" Gallant of P.E.I. wanted to mark Canada's centennial in a special way. He packed his tent, put on his hiking boots and set out to walk 7,000 km across the country from coast to coast. Fifty years later, he shares the memories.

Interac takes e-Transfer service off-line temporarily to address technical issue

Interac says it has temporarily taken its e-Transfer service off-line to address an "internal technical issue" that has caused service disruptions for a number of customers trying to transfer money online.

Canada Day in 4 P.E.I. communities outside Charlottetown

by Kevin Yarr

Canada's 150th birthday will be celebrated all across P.E.I.

Holland College grads working on Province House conservation project

Six recent graduates of Holland College’s Heritage Retrofit Carpentry program have landed quite the summer job — helping prepare Province House National Historic Site in Charlottetown for major conservation work.

Environmental mitigation outlined for Cornwall bypass

by Katerina Georgieva

Phase IIB of the Cornwall bypass project is one step closer to getting the green light after Thursday night's public consultation meeting.

Canada Day in Charlottetown: What's on

by Kevin Yarr

The celebration of Canada's 150th birthday starts Friday in Charlottetown, despite the rain in the forecast.

No ribfest for Charlottetown this year, but there will be one in Summerside

by Natalia Goodwin

Ribfest won't be happening in Charlottetown, Red Shores has confirmed — but there will be a similar event starting up in Summerside, P.E.I., this summer.

More than 70% of Canada 150 swag made outside the country

by Elizabeth Thompson

The Canadian government is spending more than $2 million on swag to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary. But CBC News has learned more than 70 per cent of it was manufactured outside of Canada.

Why an asteroid (probably) won't wipe us out

by Nicole Mortillaro

You've likely heard of a "doomsday asteroid" poised to collide with Earth. But the good news is, astronomers have yet to find one. But that doesn't mean we're completely out of the woods in our cosmic shooting gallery.