Province seeks Islanders to serve on Debt Risk Advisory Committee
Applications are being accepted for appointment to the Government of PEI’s Debt Risk Advisory Committee.
The committee will provide strategic…
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Prince Edward Island signs historic multilateral agreement for direct-to-consumer alcohol beverage sales
Island beverage producers and consumers will now have access to a greater market to buy and sell Canadian alcohol beverages through the new direct-to…
Bringing dental care directly to Island students
As a dental hygienist, Chantal Cahill still gets excited when she talks about her job.
For 20 years, she has worked in elementary and junior…
Minister Champagne meets with Provincial and Territorial Finance Ministers in Charlottetown, advances internal trade through key harmonization milestone
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, met with provincial and territorial finance ministers in…
PEI continues to be among Canada’s leaders in economic growth
The 2025 Annual Statistical Review shows that Prince Edward Island had the second fastest growing provincial economy in the country last year, with…
New Provincial Alcohol Strategy focused on health and community safety
The Government of Prince Edward Island has released a Provincial Alcohol Strategy, taking a balanced approach to reducing alcohol‑related harms and…
PEI launches Heat Alert and Response System to help Islanders enjoy the summer safely
Islanders are encouraged to plan ahead and enjoy the PEI summer safely as Prince Edward Island launches its new Heat Alert and Response System (HARS…
Input wanted from nurses to help shape PEI’s first Provincial Nursing Strategy
Nurses across the province are being asked to help shape the future of nursing by sharing their experiences and ideas as work begins on a new…
Temporary interruption to 8-1-1 telehealth service
Routine maintenance will be performed on the 8-1-1 telehealth service on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 10 p.m. until 12 a.m. (midnight). During this…
Island Essentials Benefit payments to begin early July
The provincial government is providing the Island Essentials Benefit (IEB) to eligible Islanders and most who qualify will receive their first…
Outstanding service medals awarded to Island paramedics
Prince Edward Island paramedics were recognized today at Government House for their years of dedicated service to Islanders.
Since 1994, the…
Province adds 80 long-term care beds in Cornwall
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced that 80 new private long-term care beds will be developed in Cornwall to help meet growing demand…
Charlottetown Superstore (Deli and Bakery Closure)
The Chief Public Health Office advises that the Health Order issued on June 4 requiring the closure of the deli and bakery sections of the Atlantic…
Golden Knights beat Hurricanes to take Game 1 of Stanley Cup final
Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sisson and beat Frederik Anderson from the slot with 3:24 left in the third period, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Tuesday night’s opener of the Stanley Cup final.
CBS News fires veteran journalist Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes after clash with executive producer
CBS News has confirmed that it fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley in the wake of a publicly disclosed clash with the show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton.
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B US fund meant to compensate president’s allies
The Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion US fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president, the Justice Department’s top official said Tuesday in retreating from a program that faced setbacks in the courts and a fierce political backlash that had threatened to stall key elements of the White House agenda
Batteries, not diesel, the solution to P.E.I.’s power problems, new report suggests
Maritime Electric has an application before IRAC to add two 50-megawatt diesel generators but a report commissioned by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission says installing batteries and storing power could be cheaper. CBC’s Tony Davis has the story.
The Compass political panel on what was achieved during this legislative sitting
Sally Pitt and Paul MacNeill with host Louise Martin on the highs and lows of the legislative sitting that wrapped up last week.
The Compass political panel on what was achieved during this legislative sitting
Sally Pitt and Paul MacNeill with host Louise Martin on the highs and lows of the legislative sitting that wrapped up last week.
The Compass political panel on what was achieved during this legislative sitting
Sally Pitt and Paul MacNeill with host Louise Martin on the highs and lows of the legislative sitting that wrapped up last week.
Canada wins 2-0 over Uzbekistan at World Cup tune-up in rainy Edmonton
Canada’s men’s national soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan in a friendly match played at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium on Monday.
Family identifies couple involved in paddleboarding accident near Squamish, B.C.
Two paddleboarders, who went missing after falling into Browning Lake at Murrin Provincial Park on Saturday, have now been identified by a family member as Genesis Jeru Bague and Mariz Bello.
Virus detected in invasive mosquitoes found in B.C.’s Sea-to-Sky region
Researchers found two mosquito species that tested positive for California serogroup virus, a group of mosquito-borne viruses that can cause encephalitis and meningitis in humans.
The Pentagon designates its press office ‘classified space’ — making it off limits to journalists
In another of a series of moves restricting media access at the Pentagon, the U.S. Defence Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space — and therefore inaccessible to journalists.
CPKC says it will maintain rail operations across Canada despite workers’ strike
Canadian Pacific Kansas City says it has implemented contingency plans to maintain operations across Canada in light of close to 300 signal workers going on strike.
Heated Rivalry dominates Canadian Screen Awards, winning best dramatic actor and drama series
At the biggest night in Canadian entertainment, the fan-favourite hockey drama Heated Rivalry dominated as the Canadian Screen Awards held their marquee finale on Sunday.
B.C. Conservative caucus shows united front with new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay
The B.C. Conservative caucus put up a largely united front less than 24 hours after Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected as their new leader. It comes amid concerns from other politicians that Findlay’s populist brand of right-leaning politics might alienate the centrist wing of the party.
Must-see looks from the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards red carpet
Hudson Williams, Mike Myers and other highly anticipated stars are expected to bring standout style tonight.
Colombian presidential vote headed to run-off between pro-Trump, leftist rivals
Colombian right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is set to compete in a run-off election for president against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda, voting results from the first-round election showed on Sunday.
Colombian presidential vote headed to run-off between pro-Trump, leftist rivals
Colombian right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is set to compete in a run-off election for president against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda, voting results from the first-round election showed on Sunday.
Colombian presidential vote headed to run-off between pro-Trump, leftist rivals
Colombian right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is set to compete in a run-off election for president against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda, voting results from the first-round election showed on Sunday.
RCMP in Alberta investigating shooting of baby horse in Kananaskis
The shooting of a horse foal along a popular road in Kananaskis Country is being investigated by RCMP and condemned by Alberta wild horse advocates.
Communities in eastern Ontario, western Quebec lose power following strong winds Friday night
Crews have been working throughout Saturday to restore power to communities across eastern Ontario and western Quebec following strong winds the night before.
PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory over Arsenal
Winning the Champions League was so incredible Paris Saint-Germain had to do it twice. PSG became back-to-back European champion by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest that ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday.
Search returns for P.E.I.’s ‘secretive’ marsh birds
A count of P.E.I.’s most secretive wetland birds is resuming this June after a three-year hiatus. Staff and volunteers with Birds Canada will fan out across the province’s marshes to track populations and assess how habitats are changing.
Search returns for P.E.I.’s ‘secretive’ marsh birds
A count of P.E.I.’s most secretive wetland birds is resuming this June after a three-year hiatus. Staff and volunteers with Birds Canada will fan out across the province’s marshes to track populations and assess how habitats are changing.
Search returns for P.E.I.’s ‘secretive’ marsh birds
A count of P.E.I.’s most secretive wetland birds is resuming this June after a three-year hiatus. Staff and volunteers with Birds Canada will fan out across the province’s marshes to track populations and assess how habitats are changing.
Ailing Davies, Shaffelburg part of 26-man team as Canada’s World Cup roster revealed
Canada coach Jesse Marsch revealed his roster for the men’s World Cup on Friday, with ailing ‘Maritime Messi’ Jacob Shaffelburg a surprise inclusion over Daniel Jebbison.
Podcasters cited for criminal contempt for harassing former head of Alberta Health Services
An Alberta Court of King’s Bench justice has cited podcasters David Wallace and James DiFiore for criminal contempt of court for harassing former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos via a series of podcasts released last year.
Fidel Castro’s anti-communist daughter hopes the U.S. will bring regime change to Cuba
While thousands of Cubans have been marching in the streets to oppose the U.S. indictment of their former president Raúl Castro, a literal daughter of the revolution is singing a different tune.
Province Strengthens Oversight of Non-Resident Residential Property Ownership
The Government of Prince Edward Island passed amendments to the Prince Edward Island Lands Protection Act aimed at establishing oversight for non-…
PEI mental health project recognized on international stage
The Mental Health and Addictions Redevelopment project in Prince Edward Island is receiving international recognition for its design and approach to…
Crews recover bodies of 6 workers in wake of Washington state chemical-tank rupture
Crews have recovered six of nine workers missing and presumed to be dead after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state, officials said Thursday.
Central Alberta wildfire spurs evacuation order for part of Barrhead County
A wildfire burning in Barrhead County, northwest of Edmonton, triggered an evacuation order for some parts of the municipality on Thursday afternoon.
Israeli PM says he’s directed military to take more of Gaza under its control
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel’s military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70 per cent of the Palestinian territory, where the population is already penned into a tiny strip of land along the coast.
Former B.C. massage therapist convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault
A former British Columbia massage therapist with ties to White Rock, Surrey and Penticton has been convicted on a dozen counts of sexual assault over incidents dating back to 2001.
Former B.C. massage therapist convicted on 12 counts of sexual assault
A former British Columbia massage therapist with ties to White Rock, Surrey and Penticton has been convicted on a dozen counts of sexual assault over incidents dating back to 2001.