THE ISLAND DEW

P.E.I. municipal funding model no longer sustainable, experts warn

The way municipal governments on P.E.I. are funded is no longer sustainable, experts say, as communities grapple with mounting infrastructure costs, rising expectations from residents and limited tools to raise revenue.

Charlottetown loses $1.26M in federal funding, but vows to continue with its housing plan

The City of Charlottetown still plans to implement the initiatives set out in its Housing Action Plan despite losing $1.26 million of federal housing funding, says Deputy Mayor Alanna Jankov.

Province says it needs federal help amid calls to support P.E.I.’s beleaguered oyster fishers

P.E.I.’s Green Party leader focused his questions in the legislature Tuesday on how the Progressive Conservative government intends to help the province’s ailing oyster harvesters as two diseases, MSX and dermo, continue to devastate their stocks.

P.E.I. pulls the plug on plan for an all-electric school bus fleet

The provincial government has put an indefinite pause on plans to make all of its school buses electric. P.E.I. Education Minister Robin Croucher says the buses just aren’t reliable enough to justify buying any more of them. CBC’s Steve Bruce has more on the reasoning, and the reaction.

Island MPs call on P.E.I. health minister to apologize over comments about prime minister

Prince Edward Island’s members of Parliament responded to remarks made by provincial Health Minister Cory Deagle in the legislature last week that took aim at the prime minister.

Sean Casey on Liberal MPs’ public spat with P.E.I.’s health minister

Prince Edward Island’s four MPs penned a letter this week calling on the province’s health minister, Cory Deagle, to apologize for “mocking the prime minister from the floor of the provincial legislature.” CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Charlottetown MP Sean Casey about what the situation means for the relationship between the provincial and federal governments.

Spring weight restrictions on roads lifted

Spring weight restrictions on provincial roads in Prince Edward Island have now been lifted, effective April 28. These restrictions are put in place…

P.E.I. organ donation liaison expected to be hired within next year, says program manager

Prince Edward Island’s new organ and tissue donation liaison could be hired within the next year, according to the province’s program manager. The new role within Health P.E.I. was announced last week and is intended to strengthen support for both donor families and health-care staff navigating the donation process.

Island Trails providing a program to train future volunteers to maintain network

The training on May 2 will include preparing for the outdoors, “Leave No Trace” principles, protecting trails and basic tool safety.

Statement by Premier Lantz on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in…

A new substation is expected to reduce outages in western P.E.I. by 55%

Maritime Electric says Islanders in western P.E.I. are in for more reliable power. The utility’s new switching substation in Woodstock has been online since March and is now fully operational.

UPEI engineering students supporting land-based learning on Lennox Island First Nation

UPEI engineering students have created a sap boiler, a boot and glove drying rack and a salt water tank that will all soon be used at John J. Sark Memorial School with the aim of making learning from the land more accessible.

Raptors hope to keep momentum in Game 5 vs. Cavs

RJ Barrett thinks the Toronto Raptors have to do one key thing in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers: don’t fall behind.

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Hugh’s Room Live’s archive wall, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Sophie Bouquillon/Toronto Star

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., families sue Altman and OpenAI over shooting

SAN FRANCISCO – Victims and their families in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., earlier this year have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in California against OpenAI and founder Sam Altman.

Tumbler Ridge, B.C., families sue Altman and OpenAI over shooting

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a discussion at the Federal Reserve Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

GM to spend $691M on St. Catharines engine plant

The investment comes as tariffs imposed by the U.S. government have raised concerns about the future of Canada’s automotive sector. 

Untraceable 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ seized, Toronto police charge suspect

Toronto police have charged a 28-year-old man in an alleged ‘ghost gun’ operation, as officers warn 3D-printed firearms are a growing concern in the city.

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Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem participates in a news conference following an interest rate announcement at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Liberals won’t explain why health committee was moved behind closed doors

Conservative health critic Dan Mazier said PrescribeIT’s $40-million budget has since ballooned to $300 million

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CI_FESTIVAL-BOOZE TORONTO, ON – April 28 – Street festival and events organizers, Darren Leu, Meg Marshall, centre, and Kristyn Gelfand, pose near Geary Ave. in Toronto, April 28, 2026. Several Toronto festival organizers worry the Ford government’s change to allow…

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CI_FESTIVAL-BOOZE TORONTO, ON – April 28 – Street festival and events organizers, Darren Leu, Meg Marshall, centre, and Kristyn Gelfand, pose near Geary Ave. in Toronto, April 28, 2026. Several Toronto festival organizers worry the Ford government’s change to allow…

Former Florida governor Charlie Crist is running for St. Petersburg mayor

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida governor and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is seeking yet another office, this time running for mayor of his hometown of St. Petersburg.

Former Florida governor Charlie Crist is running for St. Petersburg mayor

FILE – Florida gubernatorial candidate Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., speaks before President Joe Biden at a campaign rally for to support Crist and Senate candidate Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., at Florida Memorial University, Nov. 1, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla.…

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Russia is ‘going backwards’ in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials

• 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

Podcast: One country musician is calling for other artists to oppose assault rifles

Bidets save you money and reduce waste — we tested the best options out there

50+ products to make your life easier and our planet cleaner

Mother’s Day is around the corner. Here are 50+ thoughtful gifts she’ll love

A head-to-toe guide of how men should dress this spring, and where they should shop

42 of the most useful travel products you can buy on Amazon

The 7 best high-yield savings accounts of April 2023

Taxes are due tomorrow. Here’s how to file for an extension

Composting is an easy way to reduce food waste. Here’s how to do it

We stopped using aluminum foil for cooking and you should too. Here’s what to use instead

Hegseth defends Iran war’s mission, costs in first testimony since conflict began

Democratic lawmakers are grilling Hegseth about the Iran war in a hearing about the Pentagon’s budget.

OpenAI’s subtle drift from Microsoft has become an aggressive move toward Amazon

While OpenAI and Microsoft remain partners, the AI company has been rapidly pushing into Amazon’s world.

InterSystems Launches Regional Health Connections to Support Rural Health Transformation Initiatives

New offering provides shared data and coordination capabilities that complement existing care platforms for rural communities BOSTON — InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced the launch of InterSystems Regional Health Connections, a new offering designed to help regional networks strengthen care coordination and data sharing

Velan Inc.: Announcement

MONTREAL, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) announced today that, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended February 28, 2026. The company will hold an analyst call on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (EDT) to discuss the results. To instantly

Vancouver Foundation Appoints Kate Hammer as President and Chief Executive Officer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Vancouver Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Hammer as President and Chief Executive Officer. Hammer, who has been serving in an interim capacity since August 2025, brings a breadth of experience across journalism, public policy and public affairs,

Ford Motor is set to report earnings after the bell. Here’s what Wall Street expects

Aside from earnings and any changes to the automaker’s 2026 guidance, investors will be monitoring effects from the Iran war, tariffs and the pullback in EVs.

The $25-billion sovereign wealth fund is not enough for Canada’s investment challenges

Kate Koplovich and Colin Busby: On its own, the fund is not enough to make Canada a more attractive place for private investments in the future

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh secures Senate committee approval

Banking panel votes in favour of Donald Trump’s candidate to lead US central bank

Oil prices rebound to highest in weeks with Trump reportedly preparing to extend Iran blockade

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

Harvest ETFs announces Final April 2026 Cash Distribution for the Harvest Canadian T-Bill ETF

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) announces the final April 2026 cash distribution for the following distribution for the Harvest Canadian T-Bill ETF for the month ending April 30, 2026. The distribution will be paid on or about May 6, 2026 to unitholders of record on April 30, 2026. Details regarding the final

Bill Ackman’s $5 billion Pershing Square IPO to start trading, testing Berkshire-style vision

The listing gives public investors their first direct stake in Ackman’s investment platform, which runs a concentrated portfolio of 10 large-cap names.

GM announces $691 million investment in Ontario plant to secure its future for now

GM had invested in two engine plants in the U.S. and now ensures that its Canadian plant will also produce the latest generation V8 engine

James Poker aged out of a treatment centre at 16. Nobody told his father

James Poker aged out of the system at 16 and was abruptly released from a treatment facility in Saskatchewan. His father had no idea until he saw him on the streets of their remote northern community of Natuashish.

Health Canada approves 1st generic version of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic

Health Canada ‌​approved on Tuesday the first generic ​version of ​Danish drugmaker Novo ‌Nordisk’s Ozempic drug.

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health. The U.S. Justice Department alleges that he concealed or destroyed records of discussions related to COVID-19 research grants, including an effort to revive a controversial coronavirus grant.

Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn’t listening

Claire Elyse Brosseau wants to end her life, but under current Canadian legislation she’s not eligible for medical assistance in dying because she only suffers from mental illnesses. Next year, that’s supposed to change — though the federal government has already delayed twice.

Their infant son had to spend several days in the ICU. Then his medical records went missing

Tegan Hutz has nothing but glowing things to say about the care her son received while he was at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. She’s frustrated, however, that records related to his care were missing for more than two months.

An unexpected heart condition sidelined this hockey player for years. Here’s how he made his way back

Jacob LeGuerrier was 21 when he was diagnosed with viral myocarditis, a serious heart condition that derailed his dreams of an NHL career. He shared his story of his years-long recovery and eventually making it back to the ice in a short documentary made in collaboration with CBC Ottawa Creator’s Network.

Running a hospital is expensive. Expect to see more advertising from them

As people live longer and have more complex medical needs, hospitals are turning to bolder advertising and marketing to attract top-tier professionals and afford the latest equipment in diagnostics and treatment.

Toronto General Hospital says partnerships helping with emergency department volume

At UHN’s Toronto General Hospital, staff say being right downtown comes with its own unique set of challenges, and it’s working alongside other organizations to help alleviate some of the demand in its emergency department.

1 reason why healthy people have heart attacks, and what experts say could help

Research indicates that about one in five Canadians have high levels of Lipoprotein(a), putting them at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke. And yet, many people have no idea because there is no routine screening for Lp(a), which also has no symptoms. That’s something experts have been wanting to change.

When my sons with autism are sent home from school, they’ve learned the problem is them — not the system

Wendy Lintner’s twin sons with autism are in Grade 5. At one time, both were not attending school full-time. Not because she doesn’t believe in education or because they don’t want to be there, but because the school system simply hasn’t been able to support their needs.

After autistic child’s wandering from school, experts say Ontario’s special education needs more support

Elopement, when an autistic person runs or wanders away from caregivers or a safe location, is a regular school safety consideration. Yet advocates and experts say the elopement of a nine-year-old from school this week puts the spotlight on inadequate in-school support of Ontario students with disabilities.

Facing rural realities and mistrust in hospitals, these women turned to home births

Though no one is tracking medically unassisted births in Canada, infant mortality data from the Ontario coroner, the challenges of accessing maternal medicine in rural B.C., and a growing online freebirthing community suggest more women are choosing this route.

Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it

Framework charges nearly double for the 12GB version of the mobile RTX 5070.

The Moto Razr and Razr Plus are victims of shrinkflation

The memory crisis claims another couple of victims. Motorola’s midtier and entry-level flip phones cost $100 more than their predecessors, and have few upgrades to show for it. The 2026 Razr Plus costs $1,099, up from $999. It still comes with a Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 chipset – two years old at this point –

The new Razr Ultra is still the best-looking phone out there

Look, you’re not going to find much new on the 2026 version of the Motorola Razr Ultra. There’s a new main camera sensor, a slightly bigger battery, and a higher price: $1,499, up from $1,299. But one thing hasn’t changed: this is a darn good looking phone. The wood-finish back panel returns, and is joined

Motorola just revealed the Razr Fold’s price and hoo boy

2026 is shaping up to be a tough year to launch a high-end phone. The memory crisis has phone prices rising across the board, so an already expensive phone risks becoming a much too expensive phone. That might be what happened to the Razr Fold, which will cost $1,900 when it goes on sale in

Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have

Google Photos is launching a new AI-powered feature you can use to virtually try on clothes you already have. Using the photos in your gallery, Google will create a virtual “wardrobe,” allowing you to mix and match outfits, save the looks you like, and share them with friends. A video shared by Google shows how

Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price and Few Upgrades

Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.

Professional school grads from diverse classes get higher salaries

Study authors say courts should reconsider rulings in light of this new evidence.

Microsoft is giving its Xbox employees an Xbox email address

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants everyone to know: “We are Xbox.” Just last week, she scrapped Microsoft Gaming as the name of Microsoft’s gaming division in favor of simply Xbox. Now, to reinforce that message, sources at Xbox tell me that all Xbox employees are getting an @xbox.com email address next month. The new Xbox

Live updates from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s court battle over the future of OpenAI

Sam Altman and Elon Musk are facing off in a high-stakes trial that could alter the future of OpenAI and its most well-known product, ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its founding mission of developing AI to benefit humanity and shifting focus to boosting profits instead. The trial began with

Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers.

The best deals we found during Amazon’s Gaming Week

Amazon’s annual Gaming Week is bringing discounts on video games, accessories, and PC components through May 4th. This event is smaller than Amazon’s other sales, but there are some genuinely good deals. This year, we’ve found deals on popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign, plus rare discounts on the Nex Playground console and on top-notch

Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI

Uber announced several new features on Wednesday during its annual event, which push far beyond the company’s original ride-hailing purpose and deeper into its users’ lives.

Mercedes-Benz secures multi-year EV battery supply deal with Samsung SDI

The automaker plans to use the nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries for future compact and mid-size electric SUVs and coupe models.

General Mills faces setback in supply chain sustainability push

The food maker said total greenhouse gas emissions fell 14% in fiscal 2025 compared to 2020 baseline, less than the 19% drop in 2024.

GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts

The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum.

Spring weight restrictions on roads lifted

Spring weight restrictions on provincial roads in Prince Edward Island have now been lifted, effective April 28. These restrictions are put in place…

Canada mulls role in fighter jet program with Italy, U.K., Japan: McGuinty

McGuinty says Canada has not yet made a final decision on whether to obtain observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme, run by Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy.

Vinci Aviation announces livery update

Bianca Martel, Client Experience Manager, will step in during Juliette Prud’Homme’s maternity leave.

Cdn. entrepreneur publishes analysis on technology adoption by SMEs

The document reportedly offers some solutions to try and help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the province leverage new technologies to ensure their long-term sustainability.

Amazon Web Services unveils agentic AI supply chain tool

Amazon Connect Decisions combines more than 25 specialized tools to centralize data, triage alerts and translate demand forecasts. 

Gap targets improved traceability operations, data collection

The retailer aims to enhance coordination with suppliers using an AI layer from supply chain software company Inspectorio.

Minister Joly returns from Germany and Norway after announcing new investments

In Norway, Minister Joly met with top government officials and industry leaders to advance bilateral cooperation.

Blockbuster $22B Shell-ARC deal bodes well for expansion to LNG Canada, experts say

Shell owns 40 per cent of LNG Canada alongside Japanese, Malaysian, Chinese and South Korean partners.

UPS’ Amazon volume cuts are nearly done. What’s next?

While the carrier’s relationship with Amazon isn’t over, UPS aims to grow in more lucrative parts of the parcel market as it slims down its network, executives said.