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Forestry commission releases final report, but P.E.I. government is already dampening expectations
P.E.I.’s forestry commission has made several recommendations aimed at protecting the province’s forests against the inevitable next big storm. Some of its members, however, worry that the province may be overlooking the concerns outlined in the final report.
Summerside Electric had to start its generators again to preserve supply Monday night
Summerside Electric had to power up its own diesel generators again Monday night, after a warning from Maritime Electric that the utility didn't have enough power to supply the city.
Charlottetown residents voice safety fears over shelter, outreach centre on Park Street
People who live in the eastern end of Charlottetown showed up once again Thursday night to express their frustration over plans to keep a community outreach centre and emergency overnight shelter in their neighbourhood.
Man charged in P.E.I. 'grandparent scam' case facing more charges in N.B.
A Chilean man accused of defrauding Islanders in a so-called "grandparent scam" is facing nearly a dozen more charges in New Brunswick.
King government's 'modest' child benefit will provide up to $360 a year for each P.E.I. child
Starting next month, Prince Edward Island families who make less than $80,000 a year will receive up to $360 per child annually — or $30 per month — through the new P.E.I. Child Benefit.
New report questions P.E.I.'s use of money earmarked for mental health and addictions
P.E.I. reallocated federal money that was intended to be spent on mental health programs, a new report suggests.
Community Outreach Centre concerns dominate Charlottetown meeting once again
Krystal Pirch says it’s no longer safe to send her children out to play in her neighborhood in the eastern end of Charlottetown.
Tensions between Three Rivers councillors and some residents spill over at planning meeting
Tensions are spilling over in the municipality of Three Rivers over land use, draft development bylaws and concerns about foreign ownership connected to a group of Buddhist monks and nuns who have settled in eastern Prince Edward Island.
P.E.I. capital budget makes 'historic commitment' to education, including 3 additional schools
The P.E.I. government will build three new schools in the Charlottetown area and replace the Georgetown school, Finance Minister Jill Burridge said Thursday as she tabled her 2025-2026 capital budget.
P.E.I. government spending $3.6 million to ease heat in 7 long-term care homes
Next summer should be more comfortable for residents and staff at provincially owned long-term care facilities on Prince Edward Island.