THE ISLAND DEW

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…

Childhood Cancer Canada calls for $15M from feds as demand rises

Childhood Cancer Canada says demand for its financial support programs has risen 40 per cent in two years as families face the long-term costs of a diagnosis.

Hamilton man charged with advocating genocide over online content: police

A 27-year-old Stoney Creek man is facing three hate propaganda charges following an investigation into content posted publicly on X, Hamilton police say.

The Curator: 10 viral K-beauty products that will transform your skin

What is K-beauty? And what are the best viral K-Beauty brands on the market right now? Read on for all this and more.

Carney to showcase Canada’s capital agenda at first-ever investment summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney will pitch Canada to hundreds of global and domestic investors at the country’s first national investment summit in Toronto next week.

Pumpkin farms ‘at the mercy of Mother Nature’ after extreme weather in Canada

Severe weather, from heavy rain and hail to extreme heat and drought, is making this year’s pumpkin season increasingly unpredictable for Canadian farmers.

Canadian musician CRi lands ‘life-changing’ campaign with Apple

The campaign, released this week, features “Naissance,” a track created by Quebec artist CRi.

Winnipeg Goldeyes eliminated from playoffs in two-game sweep

The Winnipeg Goldeyes were eliminated from the American Association playoffs with a 6-5 loss to Fargo on Friday.

Widow of Canadian killed in 9/11 wants to ‘redefine’ the day

Maureen Basnicki wants Canadians to redefine the day and celebrate service men and women including those who supported the victims in the aftermath of the terrorist attack.

Calgary councillor seeks provincial probe into closed-door meetings after document leak

It comes after Calgary city council voted to write a letter to the province asking for an investigation into the leak of confidential budget documents.

Goaltender Connor Ingram retires from NHL

Connor Ingram has called it a career.

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

Larry Ellison cancels $7.5bn Oracle share sale

About-face comes a day after a filing revealed plans to sell up to 50mn shares by the end of October

India’s central bank tells Tata Sons to take conglomerate public

RBI rejects group’s appeal against forced listing, setting the stage for what could become India’s biggest IPO

Trump says united Ireland ‘inevitable’ and ‘a very cool thing’

Off-the-cuff remarks from US president during a visit to Ireland anger pro-UK parties

Saudi Arabia shuts East-West pipeline that bypasses Hormuz after attacks

Move is likely to put further momentum behind fast-rising oil prices

Canada seeks $1tn from investors looking for a haven from Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts a summit to put money behind his plan to decouple from an increasingly hostile US

We are setting up a generation to fail at school

The disturbing global decline in test results rests on wrong-headed curriculum changes

US limits air defence time slots for tankers sailing through Hormuz

Shift to two specified times daily follows increase in Iranian attacks

EU races to Le Pen-proof its agenda

Diplomats say Paris has urged bloc to agree budget and climate measures before French presidential election in April

Province to provide tariff relief supports for businesses and workers

The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing targeted financial supports to help Island businesses and workers respond to the impacts of U.S.…

Five Island businesses receive startup funds

More Island businesses are transforming their ideas into reality thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund.Donnie Arsenault, Founder of Grayson PS,…

Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China’s DeepSeek

U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.

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…

Anthropic CEO outlines plan to ‘pace the frontier’

What would it actually look like to “pace the frontier”?

Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests

Revolut said it notified affected customers and alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and financial regulators.

10 Best Standing Desks Worth Buying in 2026

Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.

I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China

Unitree might be the world’s most important robotics company.

The Anti-Woke Right Can’t Figure Out How to Stop ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’

A subset of male gamers have spent years warning that the transgressive series has been neutered by progressive developers, but the backlash isn’t taking hold.

The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing 30+ Models

I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

From Hacks to Bioweapons, Claude Misuse Is Now Everywhere

Plus: The US disrupts the internet’s biggest black market, a Conti ransomware hacker gets prison time, Meta fails to stop AI-generated videos of child abuse.

Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro (Sega Edition) Review: Comfy, Not Boring

Turns out that the best office chair is also the best gaming chair, now with aesthetics to match.

‘I’m Really Terrified’: A Mathematician Grapples With AI’s Recent Breakthroughs

Steven Strogatz coauthored a book about how math is moving beyond human understanding. He spoke with WIRED about the seismic impact artificial intelligence has had on his life’s work.

You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules

And if your tap water is undrinkable, you have no “constitutional right to truthful information” about it.

Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services

“Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions.”

Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data

The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A.

CBP: Shippers could lose import privileges if customs info is wrong

The agency will void the right to bring merchandise into the U.S for shippers with inaccurate information on file, starting Sept. 18.

On top of tariffs, shippers facing increased border enforcement and penalties

To prove compliance with product classifications and trade agreements, importers are increasingly told to provide a longer trail of paperwork like labour and manufacturing records.

Sun Life launches $5B Commitment to Canadian Infrastructure Initiative

Sun Life says the initiative will help build critical infrastructure, including for digital technology, energy, and transportation and logistics.

Canada needs more than new trade agreements to reduce reliance on U.S.: Public Policy Forum report

Reaching markets beyond the United States may initially favour energy and natural-resource exports, while highly integrated industries such as automotive manufacturing will face greater challenges in shifting production and supply chains.

NEO Battery Materials Ltd. launches cylindrical cell, awarded prize at K-Battery Show

NEO states that it aims to distribute and supply the cells directly into drone, robotics, defence, and e-mobility applications, starting with local and Asia-Pacific markets.

Trade war puts over 50,000 Cdn. small businesses at risk: CFIB

The CFIB is calling for a dedicated Small Business Tariff Relief program to help businesses receive tariff relief from payments.

Unifor and Coast Mountain Bus Company return to bargaining table

Members of both locals voted 99.35 per cent in favour of strike action in May, and the union has since taken a series of job actions while continuing to seek a negotiated settlement.

Carney says Canada will need millions of drones, promises closer work with Ukraine

Zelenskyy said another drone deal with Canada should be finalized within weeks.

Port of New York, New Jersey to launch $39M ZEV voucher program

In a parallel move, another outreach will give $5 million toward new charging stations.

Lands’ End continues backlog recovery from WMS hiccup

The rollout impacted some shipments in Q2, but the company expects benefits from the technology in the long term.

FedEx launches Shopify app to combat surprise import charges

FedEx Duty and Tax, part of the carrier’s new suite of global shipping tools, provides a cost guarantee at checkout and covers any overages to that amount.

Air cargo rates ease, shippers buy short-term capacity

Price growth declined for the third consecutive month, continuing a downward trend since a May peak, per Xeneta.