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Motion to cover medical-related travel costs passes in P.E.I. Legislature
Prince Edward Island MLAs unanimously passed a non-binding motion Wednesday urging government to cut or cover bridge and ferry tolls for people travelling off Island for medical treatment. Families of patients are calling for action.
Fire engulfs truss manufacturer in central P.E.I. town of Kensington
Flames could been seen shooting out of Valley Truss and Metal around dinnertime on Tuesday, Kensington Mayor Rowan Caseley told CBC News.
550 people report illness after P.E.I. shellfish festival, health officials say
More than 550 people reported getting sick after attending the P.E.I. International Shellfish Festival last weekend, according to the province's Chief Public Health Office.
Oyster parasite MSX found in more locations on P.E.I.
The oyster parasite MSX has been detected in more prominent oyster growing and harvesting areas on P.E.I., says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Summerside emergency shelter almost ready to open, says province.
Nearly a year after the P.E.I. government hoped it would be open, officials say an emergency shelter in Summerside will be ready in October.
Byelection set for vacant Summerside council seat
Nominations are in and a date has been selected for byelection in Ward 5, Hillcrest-Platte River.
Bursting at the seams with students, École François-Buote and Carrefour getting an expansion
Charlottetown's French school and community centre are getting a major expansion and renovation to keep up with a growing student population.
Dreading fall sports registration? There are ways P.E.I. families can get help with the costs
With many young people on P.E.I. gearing up for the start of fall and winter sports, some organizations are putting on programs to help out with some of the costs.
'It's challenging to always be behind' on staffing, P.E.I. school officials tell MLAs
Officials with the Public Schools Branch are pushing the P.E.I. government to change how it calculates funding for new teachers.
'It creates a safety issue': Souris looks to replace its old fire station
With six trucks crammed into a two-bay garage and only enough parking spaces for half of the department's members, the Town of Souris has decided it needs a new firehall.