THE ISLAND DEW

‘We need workers’: As retirements loom, P.E.I.’s construction industry gets some hiring help

People in the Island’s construction industry are welcoming billions of dollars in new funding announced by the federal government this week. It’s aimed at getting more trade workers recruited and trained — something that’s very much needed in P.E.I. CBC’s Steve Bruce reports.

P.E.I. daycare operators say province’s 50% cut to support staff puts them in ‘a tough position’

P.E.I.’s education and early years minister says the province is reducing its funding for support staff in early childhood centres by half — a cut of around $1.4 million.

This year’s P.E.I. Easter Seals School Tour finishes on a high note

It’s been a pretty memorable week for 2026 Easter Seals Ambassador Rowan MacDonald. He visited 60 schools in a week to help raise awareness and money for people living with disabilities. CBC’s Connor Lamont was there for Rowan’s final stop at his own school.

P.E.I.’s municipal government funding model isn’t working anymore, federation says

Growing infrastructure costs and rising expectations are putting a financial strain on municipal governments across the Island. That was a key takeaway from the annual meeting of the Federation of P.E.I. Municipalities in Summerside this week. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with the federation’s executive director, Satya Sen, to learn more.

May 31 deadline for removing studded tires

Island drivers have until May 31 to remove studded tires from vehicles this year.  Studded tires are only permitted between October 1 and May 31…

New accessible taxi pilot project coming to capital region

A funding agreement has been signed to launch a new accessible taxi pilot project in the capital region, supported by a joint investment from the…

Emergency Preparedness Week reminds Islanders to be ready

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3 – 9 and gives Island residents the chance to learn more about how to stay safe in emergency situations. This…

Expanded RSV protection keeping more Islanders out of the hospital

Prince Edward Island is seeing a sharp decline in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) hospitalizations among infants and seniors following last fall’s…

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.

Why P.E.I. pulled the plug on plans 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.

The National | Tumbler Ridge families sue OpenAI

April 29, 2026 | Families of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victims are suing OpenAI over its failure to alert police to the shooter’s ChatGPT history. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lashes out at congressional Democrats over the Iran war. And Whitecaps fans rally to keep their team in Vancouver.

Sentencing delay for man who caused 2024 Boxing Day crash that killed child

There has been another delay in the sentencing for a man involved in a deadly December 2024 crash that killed a nine-year-old Calgary girl and badly injured her sister and mom.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters ‘feeling good’ after successful draft

The Bombers selected four players on offence, four players on defence, and a special teamer in Tuesday’s CFL Canadian Draft.

Did you know Elk Island National Park has black bears?

As warmer weather brings more traffic to Elk Island National Park, visitors this spring expecting to see bison might find themselves seeing something else — black bears.

Canadian official backs up report that Iranian soccer chief was denied entry for FIFA event

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her “understanding” that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of…

Trump says U.S. may lower troop levels in Germany as Iran war strains relations

Trump has lashed out at allies who have rebuffed his calls to provide support for the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, with particular ire directed at NATO and many of its members

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 29 – Center Brittney Griner #42 of the Connecticut Sun tips off against center Temi Fagbenle #14 of the Toronto Tempo as the Toronto Tempo play the Connecticut Sun in their first preseason exhibition game at…

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 29 – Guard Kia Nurse #11 of the Toronto Tempo defends against forward Diamond Miller #1 of the Connecticut Sun as the Toronto Tempo play the Connecticut Sun in their first preseason exhibition game at Coca-Cola…

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 29 – Guard Lexi Held #12 of the Toronto Tempo flies to the basket under guard Charlisse Leger-Walker #4 of the Connecticut Sun as the Toronto Tempo play the Connecticut Sun in their first preseason exhibition…

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 29 – Center Temi Fagbenle #14 of the Toronto Tempo defends against center Olivia Nelson-Ododa #10 of the Connecticut Sun as guard Lexi Held #12 of the Toronto Tempo steals the ball as the Toronto Tempo…

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 29 – Center Nyara Sabally #8 of the Toronto Tempo and forward Aaliyah Edwards #8 of the Connecticut Sun battle for a loose ball as the Toronto Tempo play the Connecticut Sun in their first preseason…

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 29 – Guard Kia Nurse #11 of the Toronto Tempo tosses up the first three pointer for the Temp as the Toronto Tempo play the Connecticut Sun in their first preseason exhibition game at Coca-Cola Coliseum…

HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-2SLGBTQ+ crackdown

Fewer patients are visiting some HIV treatment centres in Senegal amid a wave of arrests targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people, according to health officials and government data seen by Reuters, threatening the country’s fight against the virus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.