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Province adds 82 new long-term care beds at Whisperwood

The Government of Prince Edward Island announced today that 82 new long-term care beds will be added at Whisperwood nursing home in Charlottetown,…

Free workshops help older Islanders connect with financial benefits and support

PEI residents aged 55 and older are invited to attend a series of free workshops to learn about financial programs, benefits, and services that can…

Statement by Premier Rob Lantz on Mi’kmaw History Month

Premier of Prince Edward Island, Rob Lantz issued the following statement:“October marks Mi’kmaw History Month, a time to learn more about the…

Nominations open for 2027 Heritage Awards

Island residents are invited to submit nominations for the 2027 Heritage Awards.Each year, the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation presents Heritage…

PEI 2025-2026 Public Accounts show improvement in deficit, increased revenues

Today, the Government of PEI released all three volumes of the 2025-2026 Public Accounts showing its audited financial results for the fiscal year…

Older adults recognized with Senior Islander of the Year Award

Nine Islanders were honoured today with the 2026 Senior Islander of the Year Award for their lasting impact on communities across Prince Edward…

New accessible taxi ready to serve

A new accessible transportation service, Cudmore’s Accessible Cab, is now available for residents and visitors with disabilities across Charlottetown…

Helping Islanders save millions on prescription drugs

As populations and the cost of drugs continue to grow, the Government of Canada and Prince Edward Island (PEI) are working together to make it easier…

Haunting season at PEI heritage sites

The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation invites Island residents and visitors to take part in seasonal events at Beaconsfield Historic House and…

Home heating program applications available through Access PEI this fall

Beginning November 1, eligible low-income Islanders can apply for support through the PEI Home Heating Program at any Access PEI location, providing…

‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins cause of death revealed: report

Dennis Haskins played Principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom, ‘Saved by the Bell,’ which ran from 1989 to 1993 and followed a group of students at the fictitious Bayside High.

Adam Zivo: Ontario regulator ponders severe restrictions on ‘safer supply’

They would require safer supply drugs only be consumed under medical supervision

Sri Lanka's former first lady is arrested on corruption allegations

Prison officers escort Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to a prison vehicle outside a magistrate’s court in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Lahiru Harshana)

Sri Lanka's former first lady is arrested on corruption allegations

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The wife of Sri Lanka’s powerful former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was detained Wednesday on allegations of misusing donations received for her charity when she was first lady.

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The view down Pine Valley Drive from Major Mackenzie Drive West.

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David Chilton at his home in Wellesley, Ont., Wednesday, October 7, 2026. THE TORONTO STAR/Nicole Osborne.

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Trevon Bryan has been missing since Aug. 24, when police say he was abducted by four armed men during a night out in Kingston while vacationing in Jamaica.

Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

The 50-year-old’s prognosis remains unclear and she faces a lengthy recovery, her lawyers said, noting that her arms were burned and blistered from the execution attempt

S&P/TSX composite down more than 600 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was down more than 600 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the base metal, financial and industrial sectors, while U.S. stock markets also fell.

What to know about Kenya's first Ebola case and how officials are responding

A health worker dressed in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stands in a room at an Ebola isolation facility at The Nairobi Hospital, Kenya, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)

What to know about Kenya's first Ebola case and how officials are responding

A health worker helps a colleague to put on a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a room at an Ebola isolation facility at The Nairobi Hospital, Kenya, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)

What to know about Kenya's first Ebola case and how officials are responding

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s first Ebola case, a patient who travelled for weeks by road and air through three countries without being detected until he arrived in Nairobi, has raised questions about border control and how to trace the…

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

Jim Cramer's key to Wednesday's market — plus, relief for Intel after a concerning report

The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Quebec bonds tighten as separatist party falls short of majority

‘A fragile minority will struggle to set the conditions to hold a deeply unpopular referendum on sovereignty’

Comsol Named Official Multiphysics Partner of Formula E

The technology collaboration brings multiphysics simulation, digital twins, and AI-assisted modeling to electric racing BURLINGTON, Mass. and LONDON, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COMSOL and Formula E have announced a multi-year partnership naming COMSOL the Official Multiphysics Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The partnership brings together Formula E, the world’s

All Weather at Home Recognized with 11th ENERGY STAR® Canada Award

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  All Weather at Home Recognized with 11th ENERGY STAR® Canada Award  Edmonton, AB – October 6, 2026 – All Weather at Home has earned its 11th ENERGY STAR Canada Award after being named a recipient of the 2026 Special Recognition Award. This Award

DRFREEZONES – Why Medical Device Manufacturers Are Looking Beyond China: Dominican Republic Delivers 16% Total-Cost Advantage

Updated analysis presented by Alexander Schad finds nearshoring savings hold even under new tariffs, as the country advances regulatory recognition plans and expands its MedTech export base SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — DRFREEZONES (DRFZ), an initiative of the National Free Zones Council of the Dominican Republic (CNZFE), will present at The MedTech Conference in Boston

How much longer can the world absorb the Iran shock?

The disruption to oil supply, oil prices and the world economy has been surprisingly manageable so far

Women’s cardiovascular health in Calgary receives $1.8M investment

Local philanthropist Leslie Bissett’s gift will mean Calgary receives state-of-the-art equipment primed to bolster women’s cardiovascular care Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calgary Health Foundation is excited to announce the addition of cutting-edge imaging technology for Calgary. A highly specialized imaging machine, called a combined positron emission […]

Integrated Power Services (IPS) Acquires Belyea Company

Acquisition adds high-voltage transformer, breaker, and portable substation capabilities to the IPS Electrification platform Greenville, SC, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integrated Power Services (IPS), a leading provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management services, today announced the acquisition of Belyea Company Inc., an Easton, Pennsylvania-based provider of medium- and […]

Wickaninnish Inn Celebrates 30 Years with Top Honours

Tofino Icon Named #1 Resort in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler (U.S.), #3 Resort in Canada by Condé Nast Traveller (U.K.) and #2 Resort in Canada in Travel + Leisure Magazine TOFINO, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wickaninnish Inn celebrates three decades of hospitality, community and an enduring connection to the wild

Inflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023

The Survey of Consumer Expectations indicated that the median outlook for inflation over the next 12 months rose to 3.9%.

Meta's Muse assistant tops app charts. Now it needs to become a habit

Meta’s Muse is free for now as the company searches for a business surrounding its personal AI agent.

US oil trader takes $2bn gamble on tankers as carriers steer clear of Hormuz

American security push aims to spur Asian refining as diesel shortages stoke inflation

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…

Ribbon cutting marks official opening of Summerside Community Health Centre

Health PEI officially celebrated the opening of the Summerside Community Health Centre today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by government…

QEH parking lot resurfacing begins on Friday, July 17

Parking in the public lot at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will be disrupted in the coming weeks as the lot is resurfaced. Work is expected to last…

Health PEI statement on tragic motor vehicle accident

On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at Health PEI, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those…

Jaguar makes its controversial all-EV return with the Type 01

Car design sure riles people up on the Internet these days. Goes double for EVs.

Muse launches on the iPad

After launching nearly a month ago and spending several weeks as the top free app in Apple’s App Store, the latest update to Meta’s Muse iOS app introduces native support for the iPad. A Mac version of Meta’s agentic AI tool (designed to compete with OpenClaw, ChatGPT’s Dots, and Grok Bot) was released about a

The Pentagon Hopes to Speed Up ‘Kill Chain’ AI Buys With 5-Minute Videos

The US government’s Tradewinds initiative has made it easier to throw millions of dollars at “nontraditional” defense contractors, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech

Trump’s aggressive reshoring push could cost tech firms $230 billion, CTA estimates.

Save Up to 50% on the Best Amazon Prime Day Espresso and Coffee Machine Deals (2026)

Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress gear we recommend is on sale, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers alike.

Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look

The financing includes an $8M seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures.

Bloom raises $3.6M to become the ‘Alibaba’ of American manufacturing

The Detroit startup has widened its scope beyond mobility to help drone and robotics companies find U.S.-based manufacturers, shippers, and more.

SpaceX alumni nab $100M to rethink shipping with autonomous freight trains

Parallel Systems raised $100M to scale production of its autonomous electric rail vehicle, which can shuttle thousands of pounds of freight up to 500 miles.

Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next

The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.

Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to create a ‘virtual cell’

Google DeepMind, Meta, and AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs are jointly investing $300 million into Biohub, the nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, as reported by Reuters. The funding is part of a $1.8 billion initiative to build AI datasets that could allow researchers to “ask, predict,

Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform

Google Labs is working on a new AI-powered game-creation platform called Playground for users to build browser-based games using simple text prompts.

New leaks provide our first look at Apple and LG’s smart home devices

Following a report from Bloomberg yesterday that Apple is collaborating with LG for a new collection of smart home devices and accessories, a reliable leaker known as “pdfu” on X has revealed more details about several of the new products, including a thermostat with a “Far Sight Display” that sounds similar to what Nest offers.

Diesel’s supply crunch may hit CFOs through freight contracts

Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner expects energy prices to stay elevated, while a major trucking CEO says contracts signed before diesel prices rose are hurting the bottom line.

Tractor Supply opens Idaho distribution center with automation, dedicated AI team

The retailer’s site in Nampa will distribute inventory to 123 stores and includes a group that aims to “apply practical artificial intelligence to operational needs.”

USTR initiates next stage of USMCA review

The agency is seeking public comment as part of the annual review process triggered by the U.S.’ decision not to extend the pact this summer.

Why one brand adopted Amazon’s growing inventory replenishment service

Moralve is using Amazon Global Warehousing and Distribution for more effective product allocation in markets beyond the U.S., its CEO said.

How Etsy is pushing freight decarbonization

The marketplace is among several shippers that will claim zero-emission trucking certificates to help cover added operational expenses for electric trucks.

Cal-Maine points to egg supply, demand rebalance

Fewer hatched chicks from breeder eggs and a reduction in U.S. flock are helping ease the current glut, President and CEO Sherman Miller said.

Top supply chain conferences of 2027

Next year’s trade shows will spotlight artificial intelligence and technology insights, sustainability strategies, and how to navigate trade and logistics risks.

Levi’s, Marks & Spencer launch renewable energy initiative for fashion suppliers

The apparel giants launched the “Fashion Renewable Collective” in collaboration with Schneider Electric to help suppliers across fashion supply chains adopt renewable electricity at scale.

Costco CFO doubles down on tariff strategy, winks at churro comeback

The retailer’s CEO Ron Vachris said on Sept. 24 that the company “predominantly” has used initial IEEPA tariff refunds to lower prices. 

CH Robinson to buy RXO for $5.8B, combining 3PL heavyweights

If approved, the deal would grow C.H. Robinson’s network density and bring RXO’s brokerage, expedited and last-mile services into the fold.

Nominations open for 2027 Heritage Awards

Island residents are invited to submit nominations for the 2027 Heritage Awards.Each year, the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation presents Heritage…

Haunting season at PEI heritage sites

The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation invites Island residents and visitors to take part in seasonal events at Beaconsfield Historic House and…