THE ISLAND DEW

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…

European leaders arrive in Kyiv to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day

European leaders arrived in Kyiv on Monday to attend celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the leaders which included European Council President António Costa, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden, and…

Canada sees small bump in international visitors during FIFA World Cup, numbers show

Arrivals from countries that had World Cup teams playing in Canada were up by just 33,000, mostly from Australia, Panama and Germany.

New Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones vow to pursue San Diego’s first championship

New San Diego Padres owners Kwanza Jones, center, and José E. Feliciano, right, speak at a news conference with team CEO Erik Greupner, left, at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

New Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones vow to pursue San Diego’s first championship

New San Diego Padres owners Kwanza Jones, center, and José E. Feliciano, right, speak at a news conference with team CEO Erik Greupner, left, at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

New Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones vow to pursue San Diego’s first championship

New San Diego Padres owners Kwanza Jones, right, and José E. Feliciano speak to the media at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

New Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones vow to pursue San Diego’s first championship

New San Diego Padres owners Kwanza Jones, center, and José E. Feliciano, right, speak at a news conference with team CEO Erik Greupner, left, at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

New Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones vow to pursue San Diego’s first championship

New San Diego Padres owners Kwanza Jones, center, and José E. Feliciano, right, speak at a news conference with team CEO Erik Greupner, left, at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

New Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones vow to pursue San Diego’s first championship

SAN DIEGO (AP) — New San Diego Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones entered their introductory news conference Monday to the rhythm of an upbeat song about the team written and performed by Jones herself, a professional singer.

Icelanders to vote on whether to restart talks to join European Union

Iceland is holding a referendum on EU membership on 29. Aug. It has already taken on many EU laws through the European Economic Area, but has no influence over EU decisions. (Aug. 24, 2026)

Palestinian amputee beaten with pipe by Israeli settler in the West Bank

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy from the Israeli settlement of Avigayil in relation to the beating of a 61-year-old Palestinian man with a pipe in the occupied West Bank. (Aug. 24, 2026)

National Guard troops man checkpoints as wildfire approaches Reno

The Hawk Fire in Nevada began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles (53 square kilometres) as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. At least six people were reported injured so far. (Aug.…

B.C. government cancels Vancouver overdose prevention site

Three months ago, the government announced the site at 900 Helmcken Street in Vancouver, prompting backlash from residents, businesses, and the City of Vancouver.

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 US to increase tariffs on Canadian cars to 50%

Canadian officials set to announce response to new US levies on Tuesday

Main Street Sports sues Comcast, Charter for underpaid licensing fees

Main Street has been in the process of winding down its portfolio of regional sports networks since the the NHL and NBA seasons ended earlier this year.

GoldHaven Announces Up to $2.0 Million Critical Minerals Flow-Through Financing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoldHaven Resources Corp. (“GoldHaven” or the “Company”) (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS) (“GoldHaven” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has arranged a flow-through non-brokered financing for gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000 (the “Flow-Through Offering”) through the issuance of flow-through […]

Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027.

Mark Walter’s TWG Global hires Goldman veteran Markowitz as top lawyer amid probe of insurers

Federal authorities are investigating how two insurers that are part of Mark Walter’s business empire classified more than $20 billion in loans to his companies.

CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Robots need help learning human skills. These AI companies are rushing to meet the demand

Humanoid robots still take a long time to complete human tasks. Several startups in China are trying different ways to collect and use training data better.

SEC subpoenas Wall Street banks over Situational Awareness

Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI-focused hedge fund nearly collapsed in July before striking a deal with Citadel

Los Angeles Lakers worth ‘every bit’ of $12.5 billion price tag: 76ers and Commanders owner Josh Harris

The Los Angeles Lakers set a new record for a professional team sale price at $12.5 billion, and sports investor Josh Harris said the team is worth “every bit.”

Here’s what Jim Cramer says stock investors need to know about the bond market

Cramer said investors should watch long-term Treasury yields, which have surged amid inflation concerns, government borrowing and AI-related corporate debt issuances.

Nearly 80% of Grocery Shoppers Use Digital Tools Before or During a Trip, Intouch Insight Study Finds

New research examines how digital tools, product availability, and accessible savings influence grocery shoppers’ perception of value Ottawa, Ontario, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intouch Insight Ltd. (TSXV: INX) (OTCQX: INXSF) (“Intouch” or the “Company”), a provider of customer experience management solutions, today announced the launch of The Grocery Value Equation: How Grocers […]

A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one

Paramount’s proposed merger with WBD is delayed while an antitrust lawsuit plays out. The holdup could mean a freeze across the media industry.

California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing ‘lack of good faith’

California AG Rob Bonta was scheduled to meet with Paramount representatives on Monday, he said, but canceled the meeting.

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…

Lenovo confirms Legion Go issues after gamers report bricked devices

When a company’s software update turns your computer into a useless brick, should fixes be free? Framework, the modular computer startup, apparently thinks so. But it’s not clear that computing giant Lenovo will go that far. Three weeks after a Redditor presented a nearly $300 repair bill for their handheld gaming PC – among other

Oura is reportedly eyeing a September IPO that could value it at more than $16B

We all knew it was coming. The expected valuation may surprise, though.

AI is hitting entry-level jobs hardest, Stanford study finds

Young employment in AI-impacted fields down 19% compared to more AI-resistant occupations.

Data centers become “killer application” for new power transformer tech

Solid-state transformers could also benefit EV charging and someday households.

Trump bought SpaceX shares two weeks after blockbuster IPO

The president bought when the stock was in the mid-$150 range. SpaceX finished trading on Monday back at its IPO price of $135.

Bitdefender VPN Review: Fast and Affordable Privacy

Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.

RFK Jr. may upend how vaccine recommendations are categorized

There are currently 3 categories. Without reason, RFK Jr. is considering changes.

Can You Kill Salmonella in Eggs Without Cooking Them? I Tried It

With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.

Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case

Zillow and Redfin reached a settlement with the FTC, which requires Redfin to reenter the rental advertising business.

The Best Kitchen Gadget to Prevent Salmonella Is a Good Meat Probe

Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.

Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they’re coming for monitors.

Monitor vendors are playing with fire.

Showcase your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and book an exhibit table while there’s still space

Make the most of Disrupt’s crowds of potential investors and partners by exhibiting your startup from October 13-15.

Trump vows 50% tariffs on Canada cars, trucks, auto parts, steel

The president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend.

Federal government invests $3M in Gilbert Products

Gilbert Products is involved in the design, manufacture and commercialization of forestry, sawmill and construction equipment and track and snowmobile trail maintenance (surfacer) systems.

Descartes Systems Group to acquire Tai for $100M USD

The Descartes Systems Group, a logistics software company announced the acquisition of Tai, a provider of transportation management solutions for freight brokers.

LG Electronics Canada leases facility in King City, Ont., to serve as a distribution hub

The company says the new facility will support LG Electronics Canada’s distribution and supply chain operations across Canada.

Metal Supermarkets awards $20K in trade school scholarships

To address this critical skills gap and to raise awareness of the vital trades industry, Metal Supermarkets created the annual Trade School Scholarship in 2022.

Target highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advances

The retailer prepositioned inventory and established dedicated trailer capacity to prep for the back-to-school shopping rush, COO Lisa Roath said.

Unifor reaches tentative agreements with General Motors

The new tentative agreements cover members of Unifor Locals 222, 88, 199 and 636 employed at the Oshawa Assembly Plant, CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, St. Catharines Propulsion Plant and Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre.

Trump threatens to hike tariffs on Canadian autos, steel to 50% in January

The assertion came as 50 per cent tariffs took effect on a host of other Canadian goods on Aug. 22 after trade talks between Canada and the United States broke down.

Canada to respond with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. after trade talks break down

Carney said that the U.S., “at the last hours,” introduced efforts to restrict Canada’s ability to have other trade deals. He called the move a “power play,” that became an issue of sovereignty.

ADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plants

Archer-Daniels-Midland executives have identified six other facilities that could increase capacity.

The future of freight audit isn’t finding more errors, it’s preventing them

The future of freight audit is to prevent errors, not just find them.

Solving organized retail theft starts with better supply chain data integrity

Cargo theft hit $131M in Q1 alone. Why RFID and serialization are retailers’ best defense.