THE ISLAND DEW
Live. Local. Unfiltered.
Podcasts
Articles
In the News
by brenleebrothers on March 23, 2026 at 6:11 pm
Several Islanders have been recognized for their contributions to preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. PEI Museum and Heritage…
on March 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm
A third sentencing date has been set for a P.E.I. Catholic priest, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child in his St. Margaret’s parish in the late 1980s, after the first two hearings did not go ahead.
on March 23, 2026 at 9:00 am
MLAs return to the legislative assembly this week after two delays. It’s expected to be a long session, as the Lantz government sets out its priorities for the year ahead and delivers what could be a tough budget. CBC’s Wayne Thibodeau has a preview of the spring sitting.
on March 22, 2026 at 6:36 pm
Members of the Filipino community on P.E.I. came together over the weekend to enjoy basketball at the Eastern P.E.I. Community Navigators’ second annual tournament.
on March 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
A new generation of kids on Prince Edward Island will get a chance to peep through the Polka Dot Door this summer.
on March 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
Youth across Prince Edward Island are getting hands-on lessons in how aquatic invasive species spread, thanks to a new program run by the P.E.I. Invasive Species Council.
on March 21, 2026 at 9:00 am
Grocery prices in Canada have already risen significantly, and experts say rising fuel costs are expected to add further pressure in the weeks ahead, especially for fresh fruits and vegetables, which at this time of year typically travel long distances to reach Canadian stores.
on March 20, 2026 at 11:40 pm
The Canada Revenue Agency is using the court system to attempt to collect $100 million it says Islanders and Island businesses owe to the federal government for unpaid taxes.
on March 20, 2026 at 9:23 pm
A letter to care staff this week noted “significant pressure” on the province’s health-care system over the last several years, leading to 11 temporary “overcapacity” spaces being opened in February in several homes. More beds were needed, leading to the additional 20.
on March 20, 2026 at 7:43 pm
The Celtic performer has produced 11 albums and is working on a new single. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with Wood to talk about three decades of performing around the world.
by brenleebrothers on March 20, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Premier of Prince Edward Island Rob Lantz issued the following statement: “Tomorrow marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial…
by brenleebrothers on March 20, 2026 at 5:19 pm
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the extension of prorogation: “The passing of Hon. Mark McLane is…
by samohsen@thestar.ca (Sadeen Mohsen) on March 23, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Surveillance video obtained by NBC News shows the moment of impact between the Air Canada Express plane and the Port Authority fire truck late Sunday night.
by SCOTT MCINTYRE Scott McIntyre/The New York Time on March 23, 2026 at 6:23 pm
TR-28MAR-NYT-BELIZETOBACCOCAYE Tobacco Caye Paradise’s central cabin houses the office and kitchen. Tobacco Caye Paradise’s central cabin houses the office and kitchen off the coast of Belize on Feb. 4, 2026. On this tiny island off Belize, the snorkeling is great,…
by Adrian Sanz And Meg Kinnard The Associated Press on March 23, 2026 at 6:22 pm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump, who for years has played Elvis Presley’s music at his campaign rallies across the country and who has often compared himself to Presley, said on Monday he’s heading to the King of Rock…
by MS on March 23, 2026 at 6:22 pm
President Donald Trump arrives onstage to participate in a roundtable discussion on public safety at a Tennessee Air National Guard Base, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
by SCOTT MCINTYRE Scott McIntyre/The New York Time on March 23, 2026 at 6:21 pm
TR-28MAR-NYT-BELIZETOBACCOCAYE Waterside cabanas at the Tobacco Caye Paradise resort off the coast of Belize. Waterside cabanas at the Tobacco Caye Paradise resort off the coast of Belize on Feb. 6, 2026. On this tiny island off Belize, the snorkeling is…
by Seth Wenig/Associated Press on March 23, 2026 at 6:21 pm
Investigators walk the site, Monday, March 23, 2026, where an Air Canada jet came to rest after colliding with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, after landing Sunday night in New York.
on March 23, 2026 at 6:20 pm
A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia, causing an undetermined number of casualties, the country’s defence minister said.
by LUDOVIC MARIN AFP via Getty Images on March 23, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei delivers a speech during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 19, 2026. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP via Getty Images)
by Patrick Sison AP on March 23, 2026 at 6:19 pm
Pages from the Anthropic website and the company’s logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)
by Patrick Sison AP on March 23, 2026 at 6:19 pm
Pages from the Anthropic website and the company’s logos are displayed on a computer screen in New York on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)
by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP TNS on March 23, 2026 at 6:18 pm
UNDEFINED ** FOR USE WITH THIS STORY ONLY Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gestures as he addresses the audience as part of a session on AI during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 23, 2025.…
by Kenn Oliver on March 23, 2026 at 5:56 pm
Sources say the woman was injured, but is expected to survive
on March 23, 2026 at 4:26 pm
on March 23, 2026 at 4:26 pm
• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson • Watch moment WSJ journalist appears in Russian court
on March 23, 2026 at 4:26 pm
on March 23, 2026 at 4:26 pm
on March 23, 2026 at 4:26 pm
on March 23, 2026 at 4:26 pm
on March 23, 2026 at 4:26 pm
by Bloomberg News on March 23, 2026 at 6:23 pm
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s allies in congress are in a hurry to lure more private investment by speeding up project approvals, clear-eyed that public spending alone isn’t sufficient to boost lackluster growth in Latin America’s second-biggest economy.
on March 23, 2026 at 6:23 pm
Keir Starmer says help would have to be targeted and warns against counting on ‘quick and early’ end to Iran war
by Business Wire on March 23, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Recognition based on company’s Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute OTTAWA, Ontario — Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), a global leader in supply chain orchestration, today announced it has been positioned as a Leader in both the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for Discrete Industries and the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™
on March 23, 2026 at 6:17 pm
Diesel prices have surged about 40% to $5.29 per gallon, the highest level since 2022, as the Iran war has disrupted oil supplies.
on March 23, 2026 at 6:14 pm
Eric Swalwell drops suit alleging FHFA’s Pulte used private information to hurt President Donald Trump’s critics, leaking details about Swalwell’s family home.
on March 23, 2026 at 6:13 pm
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said Trump accounts, if paired with other investments, “could be a very significant step” for young Americans.
on March 23, 2026 at 6:12 pm
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said the physical supply of oil is much tighter than the oil futures market suggests.
on March 23, 2026 at 6:09 pm
WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike told CNBC significant pay raises for WNBA players could change their off-season routines.
by Ben Cousins on March 23, 2026 at 6:09 pm
Gas prices reached an average of 172.4 cents per litre on Monday
by Bloomberg News on March 23, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Sheryl Sandberg is back at a technology startup — and it reminds her of the halcyon days at Google and Facebook.
on March 23, 2026 at 6:03 pm
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
by GlobeNewswire on March 23, 2026 at 6:02 pm
Safety Is a Right, Not a Compromise: Know Who You’re Hiring Toronto, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is continuing its efforts to help Ontarians stay vigilant against unregistered and uncertified fuels workers. Every year, TSSA’s public awareness campaign in Fraud Prevention Month highlights the importance of hiring qualified
on March 23, 2026 at 8:00 am
Nearly four months into Australia’s landmark social media ban for users under 16, parent proponents laud it as a valiant first step towards a safer online experience for youth. Yet as other countries weigh introducing their own social age minimum, some continue to question bans as a solution.
on March 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm
As the world continues to grapple with global uncertainty, Dr. Bonnie Henry reminds people to remember lessons of kindness and support that we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
on March 20, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Nearly five years after first announcing its plans to close the supervised consumption site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, the Alberta government set a date to close the site later this year and replace it with services more focused on recovery and treatment.
on March 20, 2026 at 11:29 am
Ontario will not have a policy in place to publicly fund all medically necessary services from nurse practitioners by April 1, as ordered by the federal government, leaving some patients paying out of pocket for primary care. It comes years after the health minister called on Canada for more support.
on March 20, 2026 at 8:00 am
Anyone hoping to check their home’s radon level can now pick from dozens of different radon monitors sold online or in stores — but experts warn many of those devices don’t actually work, and some have even been recalled.
on March 19, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Ontario is planning to create a provincewide electronic medical record system for primary care, more than two decades after the government first embarked on what became a scandal-plagued eHealth project.
on March 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
A nurse in Winnipeg says Canada’s immigration system is undercutting efforts to address a shortage of health-care workers, after his application for permanent residency was rejected on a technicality.
on March 18, 2026 at 8:48 pm
New legislation would prevent anyone in Alberta from receiving medical assistance in dying (MAID) who is unlikely to die within the next 12 months.
on March 18, 2026 at 11:39 am
Reuters data analysis shows swift fall in inoculations of toddlers.
on March 18, 2026 at 8:00 am
A growing number of young people are turning to self-harm in Canada and other parts of the world, according to new research.
on March 16, 2026 at 8:00 am
New Canadian research suggests close to a third of life-threatening complications linked to pregnancy and childbirth happen to women during the first six weeks following a delivery — a time when mothers typically experience far less medical tracking and support than they did during pregnancy.
on March 15, 2026 at 8:00 am
Got a nagging father-in-law or a roommate who hounds you endlessly about how to properly load the dishwasher? Such people have something in common: they’re hasslers, and they may be slowly shaving years off your life and putting you at a higher risk of developing chronic disease, according to a new study.
by Amanda Silberling on March 23, 2026 at 6:31 pm
Since FanDuel and DraftKings are subject to state-by-state gambling laws, rather than federal law, they would not be impacted by the bill.
by Sarah Perez on March 23, 2026 at 6:22 pm
Lovable’s founder said the fast-growing vibe coding startup is looking for startups and teams to join its company.
by Ivan Mehta on March 23, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Apple will host its next Worldwide Developers Conference the week of June 8. The company is expected to announce major updates to Siri with advanced AI capabilities.
by Jennifer Ouellette on March 23, 2026 at 5:59 pm
Undergraduate’s prototype conductive nail polish could turn long fingernails into touchscreen styluses.
by Brad Bourque on March 23, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Do you need a pair of cheap earbuds? These JLabs are the ones.
by Lauren Forristal on March 23, 2026 at 5:48 pm
Gas is one of the largest expenses for delivery drivers. With prices continuing to surge, DoorDash is offering a lifeline to Dashers with a new relief program.
by Andrew J. Hawkins on March 23, 2026 at 5:35 pm
Donut Lab is on a mission to prove to the world its solid-state battery is real, one independent test at a time. We’ve seen speed charging tests, extreme heat tests, and not-a-supercapacitor tests. Today’s test is to see how the battery holds up under damage. The results: While it could barely sustain a charge, it
by Jonathan M. Gitlin on March 23, 2026 at 5:29 pm
Five principles should determine how you fund transport, says Consumer Reports.
by Richard Lawler on March 23, 2026 at 5:21 pm
Apple has set a date for this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), scheduling the keynote and Platforms State of the Union for June 8th through June 12th at Apple Park. As usual, we will be tuned in to find out what’s new in the 2027-branded editions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. After last
by Ashley Belanger on March 23, 2026 at 5:19 pm
Teens will be sentenced Wednesday after admitting to creating AI CSAM.
by Cameron Faulkner on March 23, 2026 at 5:05 pm
The early 2020s were kind of a dark time if you were a fan of Rock Band. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners didn’t get an improved, more feature-packed guitar controller until early 2024 when PDP launched the Riffmaster. While it launched for $129.99 and later rose to $149.99, you can now grab it
by Leah Feiger, Vittoria Elliott on March 23, 2026 at 4:52 pm
Agents from ICE are being deployed to over a dozen airports around the country, including New York, Atlanta, and Chicago.
by brenleebrothers on March 23, 2026 at 6:11 pm
Several Islanders have been recognized for their contributions to preserving and promoting Prince Edward Island’s heritage. PEI Museum and Heritage…
by Canadian Manufacturing on March 23, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Dam will oversee Lassonde’s information technology strategy and operations, with a focus on strengthening service delivery, harmonizing processes and advancing systems.
by The Canadian Press on March 23, 2026 at 3:50 pm
Critics and some experts are even calling on Ottawa to ban the cars from Canadian Armed Forces bases and other sensitive sites due to onboard sensors they say could collect and transmit sensitive information to the Chinese government.
by Canadian Manufacturing on March 23, 2026 at 3:44 pm
The 2026 program builds on preliminary work conducted in previous years, with data collection taking place within the first segment of the study corridor between Ottawa and Montréal.
by Canadian Manufacturing on March 23, 2026 at 3:35 pm
Unifor is calling on the federal government to implement three policy pillars to protect workers and increase Canada’s economic resilience.
by Canadian Manufacturing on March 23, 2026 at 3:25 pm
The solution enables drones to independently make decisions and collaborate without reliance on continuous communications or centralized command structures
by Canadian Manufacturing on March 23, 2026 at 3:24 pm
This reported six-month extension means more reliable and timely EI support will continue for workers in sectors and regions across Canada impacted by the economic impacts of tariffs.
by The Canadian Press on March 23, 2026 at 3:14 pm
This is the latest move by the Ford government to push expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to include jets.
by Max Garland on March 23, 2026 at 2:52 pm
The carrier is emphasizing quality service to attract volume from pharmaceutical shippers, a segment where accuracy and reliability are critical.
by Canadian Manufacturing on March 23, 2026 at 2:31 pm
PyroGenesis’ $6 million contract is part of a national initiative to address the climate impact of harmful refrigerant gases locally.
by Max Garland on March 23, 2026 at 2:21 pm
The fashion brand wants air transportation to be an exception in its logistics approach, rather than a regularly used mode of transit.
by Elizabeth Machuca on March 23, 2026 at 1:33 pm
However, upcoming trade talks will be crucial to resolve critical topics like tariffs and rules around China-based firms’ investments in the country.
Why Join The Dew
- Local, unbiased, relevant information
- Private full-access to subscriber content
- Exclusive advertisement deals
- Access to a high-end studio for content development
Contact Us
Or email us at exchange@confederation.com