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Statement by Premier Lantz on the suspension of Canada-U.S. trade discussions and implementation of new U.S. tariffs

Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement following the suspension of trade discussions between Canada and…

PEI offering free hunting licences to Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces

Beginning this hunting season, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces can receive a free hunting licence. …

Province seeks feedback on regulations to protect temporary foreign workers

The province is inviting the public to share their feedback on proposed regulations to further strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers…

Province launches PEI Creates to elevate Island talent with ongoing arts grant funding

The Government of Prince Edward Island is making it easier for the world to recognize creative professionals with the launch of PEI Creates, a new…

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…

Provincial staff ready to support emergency reception operations

More than 30 provincial civil servants have received enhanced training to help operate reception centres during extreme weather and other emergencies…

Premier Rob Lantz announces changes to Senior Management Team

Premier Rob Lantz announced changes today to the senior management team within the Government of Prince Edward Island. The following changes will…

Students to continue receiving free school supplies

Island students from kindergarten to Grade 9 in the public education system will again receive free essential school supplies for the 2026-27 school…

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…

Tourism PEI introduces new bench installations inspired by Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel

Tourism PEI is inviting visitors to step inside the pages of one of the world’s most popular summer reads. Tourism PEI, in collaboration with…

Large fire engulfs industrial warehouse in Russia’s Saint Petersburg

A fire broke out Sunday at a warehouse in St. Petersburg, with the affected area reaching 82,000 square meters. The warehouse stored paper and polymer materials, according to Russia’s Emergency Ministry. Officials warned the fire could spread because of heat,…

Nizar Amidi says Iraq exploring with Iran ‘flexibility’ in Hormuz oil exportation

“There is facilitation for some ships carrying Iraqi oil in the Strait of Hormuz,” Iraqi president Nizar Amidi said in comments published Saturday by the state-run news agency, adding that Iraq doesn’t have a national carrier for transporting oil. (Aug.…

Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82

FILE – Shelley Fabares, left, poses for a group photo with other Screen Actors Guild Awards committee members, from left, Paul Napier, Chairwoman JoBeth Williams, Vice Chair Daryl Anderson and Scott Bakula during a tasting of the proposed menu and…

Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82

Shelley Fabares, an actor who was a fixture on television for decades from her days as a young teenager on “The Donna Reed Show,” through “One Day at a Time” and “Coach,” has died. She was 82.

Muncy’s solo homer caps off A’s rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

Athletics’ Max Muncy celebrates after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Muncy’s solo homer caps off A’s rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

Athletics’ Lawrence Butler (4) scores against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Muncy’s solo homer caps off A’s rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

Athletics’ Brian Serven hits a three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Muncy’s solo homer caps off A’s rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez, right, reacts after fouling a pitch off his foot in front of Athletics catcher Brian Serven during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Muncy’s solo homer caps off A’s rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve reacts after hitting a line out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Muncy’s solo homer caps off A’s rally as Oakland beats Houston 7-6

HOUSTON (AP) — Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning and the Athletics rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Sunday.

B.C. storm causes new wildfires, airport delays after more than 7K lightning strikes

After a fierce storm caused havoc in B.C. overnight Saturday, officials warn the hot, dry and windy conditions in the forecast could increase the potential for wildfire activity.

Canada-U.S. trade talks collapsed over disputed deal terms, Carney’s envoy says

Mark Wiseman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., said there was no one issue that led talks to end without an agreement

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

Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat

Bessent told CNBC that the sanctions will be the “toughest” in history.

An economic D-Day is coming for Iran

Countries that calculate appeasement of the regime to be a safer choice should reconsider

Trump hit by domestic backlash as Canada trade war threatens higher prices

U.S. lawmakers, governors and business leaders warned that Washington’s new tariffs on Canadian goods would increase costs for American households and companies

Yahoo, the internet’s ‘OG’, wants to win over Gen Z

Group’s chief says vintage web name can help draw younger users

Warsh seeks to soothe investors’ nerves as signs of economic strain mount

Economists criticise Fed chair’s communication strategy as policymakers prepare to gather at Jackson Hole symposium

Democratic House leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loom

Democrats are currently favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives after November’s elections.

Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit

Paramount and the California A.G. office are set to meet Monday to discuss a settlement of the antitrust lawsuit over Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

Trump accused of risking more pain for Americans with Canada trade war

Collapse of talks threatens to raise prices even higher months before midterm election

Here are the 2 big things we’re watching in the stock market this week

Nvidia reports earnings, and Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is set to deliver his first Jackson Hole speech.

Is Scott Bessent the Fed chair Donald Trump always wanted?

Perhaps. But his effort to talk bond yields lower is likely to fail

Equal-weight S&P 500 is leading the 2026 market and its flagship trade just hit $100 billion

Money is flooding into equal-weight stock market ETFs this year. Investing experts say it’s not a fad.

Small UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph

The U.K. government says the incident did not pose a risk to the country’s energy system, adding that it briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice.

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…

New Summerside Community Health Centre opening marks milestone for patients, staff, and team-based care

Health PEI is pleased to announce the opening of the new Summerside Community Health Centre, a modern space designed to serve as a central location…

Parking disruption at Prince County Hospital the next two weekends for resurfacing

Visitors, staff, and patients at Prince County Hospital are advised a section of the parking lot will be closed for the next two weekends due to…

Respiratory Illness declared at Souris Hospital

Souris Hospital has declared an outbreak of an unknown respiratory illness. During this time, patients at the hospital are limited to one visitor at…

Health PEI Medicare Services Office temporarily closed to the public beginning June 15

Health PEI advises that the Medicare Services Office at 126 Douses Road in Montague will be closed to the public beginning June 15, 2026, for…

Health PEI begins voluntary race and ethnicity data collection

Health PEI is now collecting voluntary race and ethnicity information through PEI Health Card applications and renewals. This initiative supports a…

Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?

A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.

Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions

The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.

GTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series

It’s been over a decade and two console generations since GTA V came out, and its sequel is still a work in progress. GTA VI has faced multiple delays, with developer Rockstar Games bumping back its predicted release date twice, first to May 26th, 2026, then again to November 19th, 2026, a full year after

Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule

Linkdaze’s smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.

TechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash

Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.

Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated

Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?

We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is an intimate coming-of-age horror film

Jane Schoenbrun’s latest film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, is making a splash in theaters right now. So it seems like the perfect time to revisit their first film, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair. I fell in love with this film when I first saw it at Sundance in 2021. We

Due to need for ‘absolute success,’ China delays critical Moon launch to 2027

“The Chang’e 7 mission does not meet the conditions for launch.”

Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King

The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.

Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on GTA VI and the state of the video game industry, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Four years ago, fans

What’s the Best Kindle of 2026? (So Far)

I’ve tested every single Kindle. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.

Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall

The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the Section 338 levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.” 

Panama Canal to trim daily shipping slots due to El Niño

Concerns over drought from the weather event is pushing the canal to limit how many vessels traverse the waterway this fall.

US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices

President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days as domestic production is set to hit the lowest level since 1970.

Bishop’s University secures close to $700K in research infrastructure funding

The Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (CFI JELF) has awarded a total of $338,913 to three Bishop’s researchers, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Quebec government.

Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities

The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.

Port of Los Angeles preps for cargo bump as shippers navigate global risks

The port may see a 5% volume uptick amid Red Sea and Panama Canal concerns and is readying itself for the scenario in talks with operating partners.

LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade rep with hours to go on tariff deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods is set to take effect just after midnight, unless officials are able to finalize a trade agreement.

Ont. government announces investment in new millwright training centre

Led by UBC Millwright Local 2309, the new 44,986-square-foot training centre is meant to provide classroom and hands-on training in millwright skills such as welding, rigging, alignment and industrial maintenance.

Questor Technology signs LOI to acquire Emission Rx

The acquisition is expected to generate cross-selling opportunities via Emission Rx’s installed base of over 800 units across five different waste gas combustion product lines.

Ont. government investing $865K in the Ontario Woodlot Association

Ontario is investing $790,000 through the Forest Biomass Program to help the OWA create three new jobs and acquire equipment for the Wood Stewardship Program (WSP).

WSIB cuts 466 jobs across Ontario in ‘difficult business decision’

The Ontario Compensation Employees Union, an arm of Canadian Union of Public Employees, said it has also been informed that another 155 jobs will be cut in Waterloo in about a year.

Walmart expands 30-minutes-or-less delivery as speed woos shoppers

Despite added charges for faster fulfillment, customers are flocking to the retailer’s roster of quick delivery options, executives said.