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Legislative Assembly returns to Province House for the fall sitting

The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island will return to the newly restored Province House when the fall sitting begins on Tuesday, November 3…

Province strengthens Wetland Conservation Policy

Updates to the province’s Wetland Conservation Policy will strengthen the Island’s wetland protection by providing clearer requirements, greater…

PEI’s fall fiscal update highlights economic resilience and improved net debt outlook

The Minister of Finance Jill Burridge released the Island’s fall fiscal and economic update for fiscal year 2026-27. Second quarter (Q2)…

New coordinator role enhances support for medical first responders in PEI

Kenneth Ramsay knows firsthand what it’s like to be the first person to arrive at an emergency scene.Ramsay has helped Islanders through some of the…

New resources available for farm succession planning on Prince Edward Island

Farmers preparing for ownership transition can access new resources to help them plan for passing on their farm business. The Step Toward the…

From seed to plate at East Wiltshire Intermediate School

Students in the foods and nutrition class at East Wiltshire Intermediate in Cornwall aren’t just learning how to cook; they’re learning where their…

Project Red Ribbon Day raising awareness about impaired driving

As part of MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon Day, public safety officials, RCMP members and MADD Canada volunteers will conduct roadside checkpoints…

Marion L. Reid Grant helping build PEI's health care workforce

More Islanders are pursuing careers in health care through the Marion L. Reid Grant, helping address workforce needs across Prince Edward Island’s…

Health PEI Board announces new CEO

The Health PEI Board of Directors has appointed Laurae Kloschinsky as Chief Executive Officer of Health PEI, effective immediately, following a…

Pharmacy Plus PEI marks four-year anniversary

This month marks the fourth anniversary of Pharmacy Plus PEI, with more than 91, 800 Islanders having accessed over 309,500 assessments since the…

B.C. hockey team says didn't know exec it hired was being investigated for sex crimes

NANAIMO – A junior hockey team in British Columbia says it was not aware of sexual exploitation allegations against an executive when he was hired.

Movie Review: 'The Cat in the Hat' ridiculously builds the stakes so high, the universe could die

The folks behind the new animated “The Cat in the Hat” are pretty confident they’ve got the cat in the bag. It hasn’t even opened yet and there are onscreen references to possible movie spinoffs for the jet-powered magical couch…

Movie Review: 'The Cat in the Hat' ridiculously builds the stakes so high, the universe could die

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows, from left, Gabby voiced by Xochitl Gomez, The Cat in the Hat, voiced by Bill Hader, and and Sebastian voiced by Tiago Martinez, in a scene from “The Cat in the Hat.”…

Movie Review: 'The Cat in the Hat' ridiculously builds the stakes so high, the universe could die

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from “The Cat in the Hat.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Movie Review: 'The Cat in the Hat' ridiculously builds the stakes so high, the universe could die

Xochitl Gomez, from left, Quinta Brunson and America Ferrera arrive at the LA Premiere of “The Cat in the Hat” on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Movie Review: 'The Cat in the Hat' ridiculously builds the stakes so high, the universe could die

Bill Hader arrives at the LA Premiere of “The Cat in the Hat” on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Movie Review: 'The Cat in the Hat' ridiculously builds the stakes so high, the universe could die

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows The Cat in the Hat, voiced by Bill Hader, in a scene from “The Cat in the Hat.” (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

DDPAI Unveils Z100 Master at SEMA 2026: World’s First DualFocal Dash Cam with Smart Variable Aperture

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today at the 2026 SEMA Show, DDPAI officially announced the global debut of its flagship dash cam, the Z100 Master, introducing breakthrough DualFocal telephoto imaging and smart variable aperture technology. Live demonstrations…

Jury deliberations begin in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial

After three weeks of argument and evidence, Judge Joel Bennathan told the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court that they must reach a unanimous decision.

Ali Budd's private sanctuary

Toronto interior designer Ali Budd decided her own bedroom, closet and ensuite lacked her signature flair and drama, so she gave it a facelift.

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TORONTO.A newly-formed group of food delivery workers will temporarily stop work on Monday to rally downtown for improved working conditions from the city’s major delivery companies.The group, called Delivery Drivers United, is composed of over 900 food delivery workers, who…

Greenland approves security deal with U.S., Denmark amid Trump pressure

The trilateral deal paves the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and eases tensions over Trump’s repeated calls for the vast island to become part of the United States.

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

Trump is going to get 'trounced' in the midterms — and knows it, Anthony Scaramucci tells CNBC

The former White House communications director also said the Republican party was facing a “civil war” after the result.

Disney plans several thousand layoffs, asks some managers to cut costs by up to 20%

Disney expects to lay off several thousand employees in the latest round of job cuts for the entertainment giant.

Shopify falls 7% after Q3 revenue and merchandise volume miss estimates

Shopify stock fell after the e-commerce platform’s Q3 revenue and gross merchandise volume missed estimates, despite an adjusted earnings beat.

Binance co-CEO Richard Teng says hackers used fake job interviews, AI tool to steal $6.3 billion in crypto

Binance has replenished 98% of $6.34 billion in affected assets, according to a security report the crypto exchange issued Tuesday.

Midterm elections could jolt stocks if Democrats sweep Congress

Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare.

Bill Ackman warns of 'casino' stock market as speculative trading grows

“We’re back to the casino-type markets when there was 95% leverage,” said the founder of Pershing Square Capital Management.

Job openings posted big September gain in positive sign for labor market ahead of payrolls report

The BLS reported job openings at 7.52 million, up 333,000 from August and well above the Dow Jones consensus outlook for 7.15 million

Trump midterm election lawsuits, state pushback come to a head Tuesday

“There’s no doubt that the threats are threats to our democracy,” said John Cusick, assistant counsel at the Legal Defense Fund.

Seven aircraft grounded in Europe after bomb threats

Planes searched after series of warnings received within hours

Crude oil prices fall for second day as market hopes for diplomatic resolution to Iran war

The rebound in oil prices come a day after the U.S. and Iranian presidents signalled they are open to a diplomatic solution to Iran war.

What the 2026 midterm elections could mean for Trump's final two years

Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day.

Russia unleashes massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Power plants and substations hit in nine regions as Ukraine’s air force struggles to intercept missiles and drones

Health PEI Board announces new CEO

The Health PEI Board of Directors has appointed Laurae Kloschinsky as Chief Executive Officer of Health PEI, effective immediately, following a…

Registration Change for Diagnostic Imaging Patients at QEH

Patients attending Diagnostic Imaging appointments at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) are advised of a change to the registration process.Patients…

Health PEI activates masking protective measures starting October 16

Health PEI is implementing a masking policy in all its facilities beginning Friday, October 16. The move is a response to increased respiratory…

Health PEI notifies the public of a privacy incident

Health PEI is notifying the public of a privacy incident involving a file containing personal health information about some individuals.During a…

Souris Hospital parking lot paving work set to begin next week

Paving work at the Souris Hospital parking lot is set to begin Tuesday, September 8 and is expected to be completed within approximately four weeks,…

Province seeks proposals for long-term care beds in Kings County

The Government of Prince Edward Island announced today that plans are moving forward to expand long-term care capacity in Kings County through a…

Back-to-school vaccination reminder

As the new school year approaches, the Chief Public Health Office is reminding parents and guardians to check their children’s immunization records…

New framework for chronic disease prevention and care

The province is launching a new framework to guide efforts to reduce the impact of chronic disease in Prince Edward Island and help Islanders live…

Province expands support for fertility care

The Government of Prince Edward Island is modernizing its support for fertility treatment by giving Islanders more choice and flexibility in…

Kings County Memorial Hospital parking lot pavement work underway

Pavement work is now underway in the Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) parking lot and is expected to be completed within approximately one week…

Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of compute

At a moment when Anthropic’s compute margins should be getting better, they’re getting worse.

Google is entirely disabling Search in schools that don’t want AI

Google is completely turning off Search in schools that reject its AI features, the company told The New York Times. The decision was also shared in a broader education-related update from Google on Tuesday, saying that access to Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom, and Google Search “will be entirely off” for K-12 student accounts

Xbox’s smallest-ever controller is surprisingly comfortable

Even though I knew Microsoft’s new Xbox Nano controller was tiny, I still gasped when I unboxed it a few days ago. The compact controller is small enough to slip into a pocket unnoticed, and it has been designed specifically for younger people, or for anyone with smaller hands. I’m not young, but I do

Windows 11 is now ‘up to 40 percent faster’ on PCs with 8GB of RAM

Microsoft has been doing a lot of work to improve memory usage and increase performance on Windows 11 PCs over the past year. Last month the company revealed Windows 11 is now “more responsive” and runs better on PCs with 8GB of RAM, and now the company is releasing a new update today that includes

This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere

Is that water in your spacecraft, or are you just happy to see the delta-V?

Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya — until it walked away

Also co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles.

Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search

Schools choosing to restrict AI altogether will no longer be able to access Google Search, as AI features are now integrated into the search engine.

New York City’s Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech

The mayor’s comments come after the entertainment giant’s data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan’s surveillance.

UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?

UEFI bootkit BlackX exploits Microsoft’s lack of clarity around Secure Boot protections.

Midterm elections 2026: all the news

The 2026 midterm elections will determine the scope of President Donald Trump’s power in his final two years in office, and signal what voters care about going into the 2028 presidential election. While this year’s races are expected to be most broadly defined by affordability issues, there are several topics impacting the tech industry that

Trump wanted to give No Kings no air. Then, Meta suspended its Instagram.

Meta faces pressure to protect No Kings Instagram on election day.

Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up

Apple’s new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.

Trump sparked growth but widened trade deficit, slowed hiring

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and efforts to boost foreign direct investment have fallen short of their objectives, per the German Economic Institute. 

FedEx Network 2.0 headed to Los Angeles, other markets post-holidays

The integration plan, slated to wrap up in 2027, is already complete in markets like Dallas and San Francisco as the carrier preps for the peak season.

Coty upgrades warehouse lighting to slash emissions

As part of its sustainability strategy, Coty swapped out nearly 2,600 fixtures in a Maryland facility, cutting lighting-related energy consumption by 25%.

Is warehouse demand shifting towards inland markets?

Uncertainty has led shippers to move an increased amount of inventory across inland markets versus port markets, according to experts, but it may not necessarily translate to a shift in demand.

Province strengthens Wetland Conservation Policy

Updates to the province’s Wetland Conservation Policy will strengthen the Island’s wetland protection by providing clearer requirements, greater…

Manufacturing expands for 10th straight month, but Iran war weighs heavily

Increasingly negative comments from respondents also cite price vitality and trade wars in the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from the Institute for Supply Management.

Reshoring and foreign direct investment added 247K manufacturing jobs in 2025

The result “essentially matched” the previous year, per the Reshoring Initiative, which expects 25% growth in reshoring-related jobs in 2026.

Norfolk Southern, Schneider National team to scale East Coast intermodal reach

The railroad’s potential merger with Union Pacific is “the icing on the cake” of the partnership, Schneider CEO Jim Filter said. 

Walmart commits $6B to up distribution center automation with Symbotic

The retailer will deploy Symbotic’s technology at 25 regional facilities as it looks to improve speed and inventory replenishment.

Runnings unites forecasting, replenishment with AI

The farm, home and outdoor goods retailer is rolling out Relex Solutions’ artificial-intelligence platform across its store and distribution network in phases.

Why more inventory won’t fix your supply chain’s fill rate

Record inventory but still missing fill rate targets? The problem isn’t supply or forecasting; it’s your supply chain decision layer. Here’s how to fix it.

New resources available for farm succession planning on Prince Edward Island

Farmers preparing for ownership transition can access new resources to help them plan for passing on their farm business. The Step Toward the…