Sara Fraser

A shortage of social workers on Prince Edward Island is leading to burnout of existing social workers and longer wait times for some services, says the group that represents them.

The number of fishers and aquaculture farmers calling into a dedicated industry counselling service has more than doubled over the last fiscal year.

Lloyd Gates is one of the few surviving Second World War veterans on Prince Edward Island. He recounts the highs and lows of his wartime service in Holland and France.

Five proposals for redevelopment of the former Confederation Bridge fabrication yard at Borden-Carleton are now in the hands of provincial and municipal officials.

Buddhist monks and nuns who live in eastern P.E.I. say they were disappointed to hear some of the concerns expressed at a planning meeting this past week in the community of Three Rivers.

Health P.E.I. has failed to show it adequately informs involuntary patients in psychiatric facilities of their rights under the Mental Health Act, P.E.I. Auditor General Darren Noonan says in a new report.

Charlottetown police are trying to address the concerns of residents who live near the outreach centre and homeless shelter, but they’re facing a challenge from one particular group of people 'that are causing more disruption and impact than others,' says Chief Brad MacConnell.

A new project is aiming to raise $50,000 to buy portable Wi-Fi hotspots that Islanders can borrow from the library in Charlottetown for free, letting them sign into the internet wirelessly from remote locations.

Linking P.E.I. seniors with programs that can help with things like care, home renovations or social isolation is a full-time job for two seniors navigators.

Trying to go alcohol-free during January or February? Some tips, some things to know, and how businesses are tapping into the trend.