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P.E.I. hunger strikers enter second week of protesting changes to immigration rules

P.E.I. hunger strikers enter second week of protesting changes to immigration rules

CHARLOTTETOWN — The 22-year-old leader of a group protesting changes to P.E.I.'s immigration rules says he's lost almost 15 pounds since he and other immigrants started a hunger strike outside the provincial legislature a week ago.
P.E.I. kiteboarder 'lucky to be alive' after shark attack in Turks and Caicos

P.E.I. kiteboarder 'lucky to be alive' after shark attack in Turks and Caicos

PROVIDENCIALES — A professional kiteboarder from P.E.I. says he has been seriously injured in a shark attack that occurred while he was snorkelling in the Turks and Caicos Islands last week.
P.E.I. Liberals plan to choose leader in May 2026 to avoid conflict with federal vote

P.E.I. Liberals plan to choose leader in May 2026 to avoid conflict with federal vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island has decided to wait until May 2026 to select a new leader. Party president Katie Morello made the announcement Saturday during the party's annual meeting in Cornwall, P.E.I.
Boating accident in Summerside Harbour leaves 57-year-old P.E.I. man dead

Boating accident in Summerside Harbour leaves 57-year-old P.E.I. man dead

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — RCMP in Prince Edward Island say a 57-year-old man has died following a boating accident in the Summerside Harbour.
RCMP say driver of truck in fatal P.E.I. head-on crash last December misidentified

RCMP say driver of truck in fatal P.E.I. head-on crash last December misidentified

CHARLOTTETOWN — Nearly six months after a head-on crash claimed four lives outside Charlottetown, police are now clarifying that a 30-year-old victim was actually the driver of one of the vehicles.
Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcher

Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcher

CHARLOTTETOWN — Federal scientists in Atlantic Canada are trying to develop a new breed of potato that is better adapted to growing conditions brought on by climate change.
P.E.I. considers banning people born after certain date from buying tobacco products

P.E.I. considers banning people born after certain date from buying tobacco products

CHARLOTTETOWN — In a bold bid to stop young people from smoking, health officials in P.E.I. are proposing a ban on tobacco sales to anyone born after a certain date.
Five crew rescued after mussel boat runs aground off Prince Edward Island

Five crew rescued after mussel boat runs aground off Prince Edward Island

MALPEQUE BAY, P.E.I. — Firefighters rescued five crew members from a mussel fishing boat that ran aground in rough seas off Prince Edward Island’s North Shore on Monday.
Climate change: P.E.I. introduces new risk assessment tools for flooding, erosion

Climate change: P.E.I. introduces new risk assessment tools for flooding, erosion

CHARLOTTETOWN — The P.E.I. government has introduced new online tools to help Islanders assess flooding and erosion risks associated with climate change.
P.E.I. hoping to attract company to manufacture modular homes for the province

P.E.I. hoping to attract company to manufacture modular homes for the province

CHARLOTTETOWN — The P.E.I. government says its plan to address the province's housing shortage includes finding a company to manufacture modular homes on the Island.