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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…

Metrolinx hands out limited-edition Lake Ontario Presto cards at Union Station

The transit cards were handed out at Union Station on Tuesday, emblazened with a small graphic of water and the sun in the style of a patch.

‘Maddening’: Family of Winnipeg woman who died after lengthy hospital wait calls for change

The family of a 55-year-old woman who died after an hours-long wait at a Winnipeg hospital said steps must be taken to prevent more lives from being lost due to extended ED waits.

New Brunswick tries new approach after disappointing results under 10-year education plan

New Brunswick is starting another long-term plan to turn around student achievement, after one expert says previous education plans have fallen short. 

New Ontario rental rules change next week. What you should know

The latest provisions are part of amendments made to the Residential Tenancies Act that were changed through two bills passed by the Ontario government in the past year.

Poilievre set to try to rally Conservative MPs ahead of Parliament’s return

The Conservative leader is trailing badly to Mark Carney’s Liberals, ties to shift political conversation from “speeches, summits” to results felt by Canadians.

Halifax Wanderers pitch privately-funded $100M stadium and sports hub

The Halifax Wanderers are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to having a permanent soccer stadium in the city.

Union warns workers paying price of Canada-U.S. trade war

In light of the newest round of 50 per cent tariffs, a workers’ union and an economist are shedding light on the impacts on job security across the country.

Lawsuit filed against Surrey councillor over dog-bite incident

It took Global News three months to obtain documents from the City of Surrey through freedom of information requests to reveal that Annis’ dog, Ron the Dalmatian, bit a man.

Saskatchewan health-care workers vote 99% in favour of job action: CUPE

99 per cent of the more than 13,000 health-care workers who cast ballots in the CUPE Local 5430 vote were in favour of job action as the union works to secure a contract.

Carney says deepening ‘alliance’ with European Union is a work in progress

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to deepen ties with the European Union amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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

OpenAI weighs funding round at $1.2tn valuation before IPO

Sam Altman’s start-up could capitalise on demand for its technology after new model launches

US House panel votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoena

Committee unanimously passes resolution, advancing the measure to the full chamber

Landmark US crypto bill fails as Senate splits over Trump ethics concerns

Defeat is a massive setback to an industry that has spent record sums lobbying for a favourable market structure

Jensen Huang says battle over AI innovation and safety is ‘false choice’

Nvidia cheif has distanced himself from OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX’s efforts to slow research

Ten-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007

Benchmark bond yield rises to 5.04% amid concerns over inflation and higher interest rates

US manufacturers hit by fresh burst of supply chain cost inflation

Donald Trump’s war in Iran and tariffs push up input prices while AI boom squeezes availability of some components

Scott Bessent’s wobbly house

Politics seems to be messing with the US Treasury secretary’s head

The ex-JPMorgan banker facing Wall Street’s toughest turnaround job

Takis Georgakopoulos became chief executive of Fiserv just as it confronted big cultural and structural challenges

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…

The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry 

National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.

Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th

It’s been more than two years since the last major Windows event, so Microsoft is heading to San Francisco next month to outline the future of Windows and Surface devices. At an event on October 7th, the company says it will host a “conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the

“Filmmaker” suing PassThePopcorn may be banned user out for revenge

Allegedly fake filmmaker targeted trackers like PassThePopcorn, BroadcasTheNet, and HDBits.

What if social media isn’t hurting kids?

Two years ago, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt released his New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. The book posits that the rise of social media and smartphone use is largely to blame for the prominent decline in teen mental health since 2010. It quickly became a central rallying cry of the social media backlash. Haidt

Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup

A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.

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.

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.

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.

Ocean peak season endures, defying forecast of early end

Shipments may crest in September despite expectations peak season would fade by now, per the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Google helps roll out 25 electric trucks in Texas

The tech giant is joining a coalition working to accelerate electric carrier Nevoya’s deployment and to reduce its supply chain emissions.

Shein opens automated distribution center in Indiana

The 737,000-square-foot facility, slated to begin operations this month, features a goods-to-person fulfillment system to boost efficiency and employee safety.

Your packaging inventory forecasts are already out of date

What high-volume shippers and brands know about on-demand packaging that you need to know too.

Your supply chain has a visibility problem. Your executives have a decision problem.

Supply chain leaders have more data than ever and less clarity. The gap is costing them.

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…

Affordable rural transit helps students get to campus

As thousands of post-secondary students prepare for the fall semester, the province is reminding students in rural communities that public transit…