Latest from Raphael Caron
Number of women working in construction industry back up in 2024, report indicates
The number of women working in the construction industry on P.E.I. rose in 2024 after falling the year prior, according to a report from a Canadian industry group.
Province warns Islanders to be careful with flames as forest fire season begins
The Prince Edward Island government is reminding people to be cautious with outside burning as the wildfire season begins. It will run until Nov. 15.
Boston seafood show giving P.E.I. sellers a chance to tout products in the face of tariffs
Members of the P.E.I. seafood industry are attending the Seafood Expo North America in Boston as they look to expand their horizons in international markets in response to the U.S. tariff situation.
STORM CENTRE
All of Prince Edward Island under a freezing rain warning
Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Prince Edward Island, warning that there could be as much as eight hours of freezing rain on Tuesday.
Hermanville turbine that lost blade in storm expected to be repaired by May or June
The Hermanville wind farm in eastern P.E.I. has been running at reduced capacity since the end of December after a storm took down a large part of a blade on one of its turbines. That turbine can usually produce one gigawatt of electricity per month.
P.E.I. to see significant freezing rain Tuesday, says Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued special weather statements across Prince Edward Island, warning of significant amounts of freezing rain on Tuesday.
UPEI men's basketball team in the hunt for 1st-ever medal at U Sports Hoops championships
The University of Prince Edward Island men’s basketball team is moving forward to the semifinals in the U Sports men’s basketball championships in Vancouver after defeating the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds.
Solar rebate applications no longer being accepted as P.E.I. government hits pause button
The Prince Edward Island government's decision to pause new applications for its solar rebate program is raising concerns among some businesses that install solar panels.
'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse to light up P.E.I. sky tonight
Prince Edward Islanders are in for a celestial treat tonight as a total lunar eclipse will be visible across P.E.I. and throughout Canada. Unlike last year's solar eclipse, it is safe to view with the naked eye.
$500K being shifted around to help P.E.I. agricultural sector respond to U.S. tariffs
The P.E.I. Department of Agriculture and the Government of Canada have announced they are redirecting $500,000 to help the provincial agriculture sector in response to the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.