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New funding available through Anti-Racism Grants

Applications are open for the 2026-2027 Anti-Racism Grants with a total of $275,000 in funding available.The grant program supports large-…

New approach to strengthen dementia support for Islanders and families

The Alzheimer Society of PEI is developing a new approach to care supported by the province’s 2025 Health Innovation Fund, to help families better…

Province reviews business supports

Island businesses are invited to provide their feedback on how to modernize financial assistance programs.In response to ongoing economic uncertainty…

Feedback wanted on annual minimum wage review

Islanders are invited to provide feedback as part of the Employment Standards Board annual review of the minimum wage.Under the Employment Standards…

Province launches Debt Risk Advisory Committee

Four Islanders have been appointed to PEI’s new Debt Risk Advisory Committee to provide strategic guidance to support sound debt management practices…

Statement by Minister of Education and Early Years on the first day of classes

Today, the Minister of Education and Early Years Robin Croucher issued the following statement to welcome students and staff back to school:“As…

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…

Anti-Racism Microgrant funding available for community-led projects

Applications are open for the 2026-2027 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant with a total of $100,000 in funding available.The microgrant…

Supports available for community wildfire resiliency planning

Municipalities across the province can access support to develop community wildfire resiliency plans, identify risks and strengthen emergency…

Vancouver General Hospital to make custom splints using 3D printing, saving time

VICTORIA – British Columbia’s largest hospital will become the first health care facility in North America to produce custom splints using 3D printing technology on site.

Record slow hurricane season, but Maritimers warned to stay vigilant about extreme weather

So far, no hurricane has formed in the Atlantic basin despite the fact the climatological peak of hurricane season, Sept. 10, has already passed. 

U.S. confirms space weapons launch for the 1st time. Should you be concerned?

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the agency has deployed “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.”

He Was Banned From Police Work In California But Hired In Honolulu

San Francisco Police Department investigators had questions for one of their own. But Officer Riley Bandy didn’t want to talk.

Massachusetts governor proposes improved postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trial

FILE – Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Massachusetts governor proposes improved postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trial

BOSTON (AP) — New parents in Massachusetts should receive better support and postpartum care, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday, following the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy who, her attorneys argued, was suffering from unresolved postpartum psychosis when she killed…

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French team Lens fires coach Dino Toppmöller after just 6 games in charge

LENS, France (AP) — French club Lens fired manager Dino Toppmöller on Tuesday after just six games in charge, saying that diverging views with the German coach could not be resolved.

Vanderbilt ends its two-QB approach and bets on freshman Jared Curtis to win now

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) looks to throw a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Austin Peay, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Quebec rock duo Angine de Poitrine to perform at Polaris awards show

TORONTO – Canadian extraterrestrial rock band Angine de Poitrine is to land in Toronto next week.

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Members of the “Clown Me In” group perform for schoolchildren to raise awareness about the dangers of land mines and unexploded ordnance, during an event organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in the village of Burj al-Shemali,…

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The Ramones — Johnny, Joey, Tommy and Dee Dee — perform at Yonge Street’s New Yorker Theatre on Sept. 25, 1976.

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 says Kennedy Center will stay closed without renovation unless his name is added back

The ruling comes four months after the same judge ordered that the Kennedy Center could not be renamed to include President Trump’s name.

Robinhood staffers charged with crypto-related trading fraud

The two staffers allegedly made more than US$50,000 each from their trades

Iran war has cost on average $246 million per day in its first five months, CBO finds

The Congressional Budget Office calculated the Defense Department’s Iran war cost through Aug. 1 at $38.1 billion.

Senate cloture vote on Clarity Act fails, dealing regulatory blow to crypto industry

The Senate on Tuesday voted to block the Clarity Act from advancing, dealing a blow to the crypto industry’s push for a comprehensive market framework.

Northview Residential REIT Strengthens Leadership Team With Appointment of Sarah Walker as COO and Laura Ingram as CFO

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northview Residential REIT (“Northview” or the “REIT”) (NRR.UN – TSX), today announced the appointment of Sarah Walker as Chief Operating Officer and Laura Ingram as Chief Financial Officer effective November 2, 2026. Ms.

UK ‘actively’ exploring joining Canada-led global defence bank

The DSRB aims to provide low-cost financing for military initiatives

OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discussing collaboration on AI safety issues

Discussions have been ongoing since Google’s Demis Hassabis released a proposal in July calling for a U.S.-led “Standards Body,” the spokesperson said.

Wells Fargo sees improvement in a key metric — plus, Lilly gets praise beyond GLP-1s

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

AWS says it can’t restore service to Bahrain, UAE facilities 6 months after Iran strikes

In March, two Amazon data centers in the UAE were struck by drones, while a site was also damaged by a nearby drone hit.

Cargobull North America Appoints Markus Dechering as President and Chief Operating Officer

HANNOVER, Germany — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Dechering as President and Chief Operating Officer for Cargobull North America. Based in City of Industry, California, at Utility Trailer’s corporate headquarters near Los Angeles, Dechering will lead Cargobull’s continued growth and strategic expansion across North America. Since […]

City of Kelowna, FireSwarm Solutions and Okanagan College Launch Partnerships to Build B.C.’s Hub for Drone and Aerospace Innovation

FireSwarm, the City of Kelowna at YLW Kelowna International Airport, and Okanagan College are collaborating to establish Kelowna as Canada’s Western hub for aerospace and drone innovation – bringing together industry, education, government and technology to build a safer, future-ready city and generate new economic opportunity VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Glencore faces US$2 billion suit as it alleges Radiant World fraud

For years, Glencore was Radiant World’s most important backer. However, the relationship has recently soured

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…

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…

The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it

From Apple’s repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI’s messy ‘super app’ launch, here’s a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication

Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication.

SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week

Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.

Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7

You may not know it, but minivans are making a comeback in the US. Look around, and you’ll start to notice an uptick in these breadboxes on wheels. Sales were up 21 percent in 2025, suggesting that the humble minivan is shaking off its “uncool” stigma and finding new fans among an SUV-weary public. I’m

Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers

Robots can start working outside physical cages and without safety barriers.

US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035

The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.

SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22

Elon Musk’s company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.

Boston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract

City: Flock enabled “nationwide lookup” despite contract requiring it to be disabled.

One of the best 3D printers for beginners is almost $100 off

If the high price tag of premium 3D printers have kept you from exploring the hobby, this deal is a great entry point. Elegoo has its Centauri Carbon 2 Combo on sale for $369, almost $100 off its usual price of $449. This capable 3D printer can handle four filament rolls at once, with a

AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Told Me That ‘All Lives Matter’

The virtual character, which is promoting its upcoming movie Misaligned, tries to evade politics by repetitively commenting on the clothes you’re wearing.

Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report

EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.

The FBI Doubles Down on Easing ‘Bestiality’ Hiring Standards

FBI director Kash Patel claimed to US senators that the removal of a bar on hiring people who had engaged in bestiality was aimed at protecting sexual assault survivors.

PyroGenesis signs contract toward new titanium powder supply agreement with U.S. distributor

The order is for Ti64 “fine” cut powder, with a particle size range of 20-80µm (microns).

Argo launches Smart Routing in Caledon

Argo completes rapid deployment of smart transit infrastructure and service across three Caledon communities in approximately three months.

Levio and Cohere partner to scale AI in Canada

Partnership aims to help Canadian governments and regulated enterprises move AI from experimentation to production and scale.

Canada Investment Summit attracts nearly $500B of new investment

Investments commitments made in Canadian businesses, infrastructure, energy, critical minerals, new technologies and AI.

Burlington advances on-site solar strategy across distribution network

The off-price retailer is planning installations at upcoming facilities in Arizona and California, as well as an existing warehouse in Georgia.

Carney wants private investors to run Canada’s four largest airports

Carney said the goal is to shift federal spending on major airports’ operating costs toward smaller regional airports.

CPP Investments and Brookfield launch $50B fund to invest in big Canadian projects

The new fund comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney holds an investment summit in Toronto with an aim to attract a trillion dollars in new investment over the next five years.

DHL Express rolls out heavyweight air cargo service

Heavy Weight Express can handle up to 6,000 pounds per shipment and targets shippers in multiple sectors, including automotive manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

Tesla preps $1.4M Texas distribution center

The automotive and technology manufacturer expects the 538,720-square-foot facility to be operational by the end of 2028, per a state filing.

McCain Foods taps PepsiCo supply chain exec to head operations

Victoriano Perez Mies joins the frozen food producer as chief manufacturing and operations officer, a role that includes supply chain oversight.

HPE combats memory constraints with supplier help, better forecasting

The company is pushing to meet AI server demand by signing multiyear pacts to reduce lead times and improve backlog conversion, EVP and CFO Marie Myers said.

TD launches five-year, $150B investment across Canadian sectors

TD’s commitment intends to focus on five sectors, energy, critical minerals, defence, Ai and infrastructure.