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As some restaurants ditch seed oils for beef tallow, UPEI prof warns it's no health upgrade
While some restaurants, like Pedro’s Island Eatery in North Rustico, have switched from seed oils to beef tallow for frying, experts warn the change doesn’t guarantee health benefits as beef tallow is high in saturated fats.
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RCMP ask for help identifying 2 men connected to indecent acts on P.E.I.'s North Shore
Police in Prince Edward Island are asking for the public’s help identifying two men involved in separate incidents of indecent acts that were reported in Queens County.
New patient targets for family doctors could hurt P.E.I.'s reputation, says national college
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is raising concerns over new targets for family doctors on P.E.I. and calling on all parties to work together to find a solution, with the president warning: 'Family doctors talk, and they talk to each other, not just to recruiters.'
Porter Airlines to offer daily flights between Charlottetown and Toronto starting June 25
Porter Airlines says it will start to offer daily flights between Charlottetown and Toronto by the end of June. The change comes as the number of Canadians returning from air travel to the U.S. continues to drop for the fifth consecutive month.
Charlottetown Farmers' Market warns local businesses of email scam targeting vendors
The Charlottetown Farmers' Market is warning local businesses that someone is impersonating the market’s email account in an attempt to run a scam.
After tax holiday's success, industry group calls for GST/HST to come off all food for good
A group that advocates for the restaurant and food service industry wants to tackle Canada’s affordability crisis, starting at the table.
Murray Harbour Community Centre preps for emergencies with $185K in upgrades
The Murray Harbour Community Centre has received significant renovations to help it better support the community, especially in times of emergency.
Prince Edward to visit P.E.I. this month, marking first royal visit in over a decade
The Duke of Edinburgh, who also holds the title of colonel-in-chief of the Prince Edward Island Regiment, is scheduled to visit P.E.I. on June 25 to attend celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the regiment, according to the royal calendar.
This rural P.E.I. community took health care into its own hands. Now it has a thriving clinic
After Crapaud lost its only family doctor in 2017, pharmacist Lisa Gallant led a grassroots effort to establish a local walk-in clinic, which has since evolved into a full-scale collaborative health centre offering comprehensive care.
More than just a dance, salsa helps Latino community feel at home on P.E.I.
After moving to P.E.I., Victoria Lange discovered a way to reconnect with her Latin American roots through salsa dancing, eventually learning and teaching Cuban-style salsa. Now, her workshops have become a space where both Latino newcomers and Islanders build community, find joy and connection.