'A big fish in this small beautiful pond': Campobello remembers fallen whale rescuer

by Jordan Gill

A crowd of about 400 gathered for the funeral of Joe Howlett, who died rescuing whales near Shippagan.

Junior tennis championships underway in Charlottetown

Eighty-two young tennis players are in Charlottetown this week taking part in the Outdoor Junior Atlantic Championships.

Parks Day sandcastle competition has timely theme this year

The annual Great Island Sandcastle competition to help celebrate Parks Day on Saturday has a timely theme.

War historian wants to speak with Cyprus veterans

by Gail Harding

A historian with the department of National Defence says he wants to speak with P.E.I. veterans who were peacekeepers in Cyprus.

Price of gas rises 2 cents on P.E.I.

The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose two cents on P.E.I. after the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission made adjustments overnight.

Take control of your debt as interest rates rise: 7 tips

by Sara Fraser

Credit counsellor John Eisner offers his advice for taking control of your debt in the face if rising interest rates.

8 fun things to do on P.E.I. this busy July weekend

by Sara Fraser

There are too many festivals, events, concerts and theatrical performances to mention on P.E.I. this weekend. You could hop in the car and head just about anywhere on the Island and find events to entertain — and feed — you. Here's a sampling, heading from east to west on P.E.I.

'Keep the kids playing': Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival returns for 41st year

by Gail Harding

A P.E.I. tradition continues as the annual Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival began Friday in its 41st year of keeping traditional fiddling and celtic music alive.

'A time to celebrate her, a time for closure'

by Steve Bruce

Five years after she was struck and killed while cycling on P.E.I., the family and friends of Elizabeth Sovis returned to the Island Friday to honour her memory.

RCMP Musical Ride in Charlottetown this weekend

On Saturday and Sunday, the RCMP Musical Ride is performing in Charlottetown performing at the Eastlink Centre.

Charlottetown sailboat offering Airbnb experience

by Sarah MacMillan

People visiting Charlottetown who want to stay close to the water now have the option to stay on it — aboard a 50-foot sailboat.

'An ecosystem for healthy living': Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park celebrates official opening

by Tom Steepe

​It was all smiles and fun today as the expanded Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park — four-and-a-half years in the making — was officially opened.

These lanes aren't made for walking: City reminds users about Victoria Park bike lane usage

by Nicole Williams

The City of Charlottetown is reminding residents and visitors about the permitted use of the Victoria Park bike lanes.

Doubling small claims limit improves access to justice, says province

The P.E.I. government says doubling the small claims limit improves access to justice and allows more Islanders to resolve disputes in a simple and inexpensive way, according to news release.

P.E.I. to send 12 forest firefighters to B.C.

by Jesara Sinclair

Twelve P.E.I. forest firefighters will be leaving for B.C. Monday to help fight wildfires in that province.

Charlottetown reminding residents to use approved products first on chinch bugs

The City of Charlottetown is reminding residents that if they see signs of chinch bugs affecting their lawns, to use a product on the approved list before contacting the city to determine if an infestation has occurred.

Tignish reducing carbon footprint with $1.1M heating project

A $1.1-million heating project in Tignish is scheduled to have 10 buildings in the P.E.I. town switched over from oil to a central wood-chip boiler plant in time for the cold weather.

Busy weekend in Summerside closes several streets

The City of Summerside is advising the public about several street closures this weekend while the Summerside Lobster Carnival and other events, such as the annual downtown sidewalk sale, are underway.

Veterinarians Without Borders wants to help underserviced communities in Canada's North

The organization Veterinarians Without Borders Canada wants to do more work in remote Northern communities, protecting animals and people alike from rabies and other health issues.

Coco the calico lobster saved from plate by Charlottetown woman

by Noah Richardson

When Robyn Crawford checked her usual shipment of fresh lobster at Charlottetown's Lobster on the Wharf restaurant and seafood market earlier this week, she discovered something she felt she needed to protect.

P.E.I. has been drier than normal for past 2 months

The first two weeks of July have been dry ones for P.E.I., with the province on pace to get well under half its normal rainfall if conditions persist.

Charlottetown publisher releases bilingual book about Mi'kmaq's P.E.I. creation story

Charlottetown-based Acorn Press has just published its first bilingual book in English and Mi'kmaq.

Strawberries smaller this year due to lack of rain

The president of the P.E.I. Strawberry Growers Association says this year's yield has been smaller than usual for most growers on the Island.

Cornwall residents concerned about Lakeview Drive townhouse proposal

by Malcolm Campbell

The Town of Cornwall held a public meeting on Thursday night to allow residents to share their views on several proposed bylaw amendments.

Historic voyage: Island students to paddle voyageur canoes on the St. John River

by Nancy Russell

Some P.E.I. students will be taking a trip back in time starting this weekend on the St. John River. They will be paddling two 20-foot wooden voyageur canoes they've built as part of the Canada 150 celebrations.

Healing and closure: Husband returns to remember wife killed 5 years ago by drunk driver

by Gail Harding

Edmund Aunger has returned to P.E.I. to remember his wife, Elizabeth Sovis and to leave something special behind in her memory.

Festival celebrates forgotten Charlottetown neighbourhood

by Gail Harding

A festival set to be bring recognition to a historically diverse community in Charlottetown's west end that Jim Hornby says has been lacking for many years will be held Saturday.

Stratford, Charlottetown working on finalizing wastewater deal

Stratford town council is hoping that a draft agreement about wastewater treatment is received from the City of Charlottetown next week.

Summerside Lobster Carnival kicks off Thursday

The ferris wheel was spinning and other rides swirling on Thursday at the return of the Summerside Lobster Carnival at Credit Union Place.

Evidence from latest right whale necropsy points to collision with ship

Preliminary results from necropsies performed on two North Atlantic right whales on the Magdalen Islands this week suggest one of them was involved in a collision with a ship.

American Kestrel chicks banded to track their movement

Five American Kestrel chicks, P.E.I.'s smallest falcon, got some jewelry in Hunter River, P.E.I., on Thursday.

Education minister reviews his deputy's dual role amid conflict of interest concerns

by Krystalle Ramlakhan

Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie is reviewing the role of Susan Willis who is both the deputy minister of his department and the chairperson of the board of directors of the Public Schools Branch over concerns of a conflict of interest.

$30M resort planned for Tracadie Harbour

Developer Tim Banks of APM Construction has plans to build a $30 million, 25-hectare resort at Tracadie Harbour.

Murky water temporary in Charlottetown harbour, due to accomodation for tall ship

by Nicole Williams

The Charlottetown harbour near the yacht club was briefly filled with murky water Wednesday, because a city-owned hydrant was being flushed out in order to supply Chilean tall ship Esmeralda with clean drinking water.

New accommodation licences for vacation rentals increase this summer

The number of new accommodation licenses has increased compared to this time last year according to the province’s tourism statistics released on Thursday.

Imported dogs need better medical screening, veterinarian group says

As two cases of canine distemper are reported in Nova Scotia, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association reiterates its call for the federal government to tighten the rules around importation of dogs.

Stratford council concerned about speeding

With the number of speeding tickets issued in Stratford down by 65 per cent since 2015 and complaints from residents about speeding on the rise, the town wants to meet with the RCMP about enforcement.