How the role of P.E.I.'s 30 auxiliary RCMP officers will be changing

RCMP on P.E.I. say the role of auxiliary constables is undergoing a major change across the country -- they're are no longer allowed to ride along on patrol and will not be given firearms training.

Zika virus cause for concern, chief public health officer warns

The uncertainty surrounding the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects, is cause for concern says Dr. Heather Morrison, P.E.I.'s chief public health officer. There are a number of cases of Zika virus in Canada which are related to travel in Central and South America, but so far none reported on the Island.

Sneak peek at 2016 P.E.I. Heritage Awards winners

by Sara Fraser

The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is handing out its annual awards Tuesday night in Summerside to a variety of Islanders and summer residents who've worked to preserve PEI's history.

How Summerside plans to become an age-friendly city

Summerside is taking steps toward a more senior-friendly future, releasing a report Friday with recommendations to make the city a better place to live for residents over age 55.

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Ever wanted to take a shot at biathlon? Here's your chance

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at biathlon, here's your shot: Biathlon PEI is holding its first-ever recreational race that's open to the public.

New awards, voting changes coming to Music PEI Awards

by Angela Walker

There are changes coming to the 2016 Music PEI Awards, including new award categories and changes in the voting process.

P.E.I. family violence prevention campaign starting on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, when most are celebrating romance, may seem an odd time to talk about family violence, but the province of P.E.I. says it's a "perfect day to celebrate the value of healthy relationships."

Ottawa contributes $14M to new natural products centre in Charlottetown

The federal government announced Friday it will contribute $14 million over five years to a natural products commercialization centre to be headquartered in Charlottetown.

RRSP SEASON Laid off at 55 — now what?

by Susan Noakes

Consider the workers aged about 55 or 57, at the peak of their earning years, who get the dreaded pink slip. Can they hope to retire comfortably?

Summerside police, hospital warn of door-to-door donation scam

Summerside police and the Prince County Hospital are warning the public about a door-to-door scam involving two men soliciting donations for the hospital's intensive-care unit.

A 'tough hit': Co-op Atlantic pensions could be slashed by as much as 30%

About 1,200 people in Atlantic Canada who work or worked at Co-op Atlantic are facing the possibility of their pensions being reduced as much as 30 per cent, CBC News has learned.

Can kids love everybody? How schools enforce Valentine's Day

by Joseph Quigley

What's not to love about cards, candy and parties? For kids, Valentine's Day has a lot of fun perks. But the exchange of Valentine's cards have such a history of alienating children that schools have adopted policies to stop them from leaving anyone out of card exchanges.

500 people pack meeting on eastern P.E.I. doctor shortage

Concerns over a doctor shortage in eastern P.E.I. drew about 500 people to a public meeting in Souris Thursday night.

Charlottetown man urges city to step-up snow-clearing for those with disabilities

by Natalia Goodwin

A Charlottetown man who uses a prosthetic leg wants the city to step up its efforts snow-clearing efforts after storms.

Atlantic Veterinary College increases tuition for new international students

International students enrolling at the Atlantic Veterinary College will have to pay higher fees beginning in September. The UPEI board of directors has approved a tuition increase of 22 per cent, which means an international student will now pay $68,000 per year, compared to $12,000 a year for Canadian students.

More Islanders opting for divorce without the win-lose of court

A growing number of lawyers, mental health professionals and financial professionals on P.E.I. are working with Islanders to find an alternative approach to divorce through collaborative practice

5 things we love about Anne of Green Gables

P.E.I.'s most famous redhead will be back on TV screens next week, when YTV's new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables premiers.

Photos Your P.E.I.: Birds liven up winter on the Island

From eagles to woodpeckers, your best bird photos from across the Island this winter.

Exclusive Cree RCAF member left suicidal after years of racist abuse in the military

by Ashley Burke

A Cree member of the Royal Canadian Air Force is leaving the military after enduring years of racism that left him feeling ostracized and suicidal.

Blog Detection of gravitational waves marks new era in astronomy: Bob McDonald

by Bob McDonald

The announcement Thursday that elusive gravitational waves have been detected for the first time heralds a new era in astronomy that could be as important as Galileo’s first use of the telescope.

'Resettlement process is going very well' for Syrian refugees to P.E.I.

Syrian refugees families arriving on the Island are settling in well, say officials with the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada.

Can't get no cellphone satisfaction? How to get what you want

by Megan Griffith-Greene / Marketplace

Ready to hang up on your cellphone company? You’re not alone. Here’s how to get your problems fixed.

P.E.I. engineering company gets nearly $3M for new power project

Aspin Kemp and Associates of P.E.I. is getting a loan of $2,938,201 from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency's Innovation Fund to develop and market a new power system prototype.

Stratford's blue frog sewage system under expert's microscope

The town of Stratford has hired a waste water treatment expert to conduct an independent review of the blue frog treatment system which was installed in 2014.

Gas on P.E.I. is the cheapest it's been since 2009

by Devon Goodsell

P.E.I.’s gas prices plunged 5.5 cents Wednesday night, bringing the price between 83.9 and 85 cents per litre — the cheapest it’s been since 2009.

Study group grapples with Truth and Reconciliation report findings

Islanders wanting to delve into the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report on the history and impact of the Canada's residential school system, can now do so through a new discussion group.

'Family tragedy of Shakespearean proportion': Oland gets life

by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon

Dennis Oland has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years in the second-degree murder of his father, prominent Saint John businessman Richard Oland, in 2011.