Sheehan Desjardins

A new funding effort on Prince Edward Island is aiming to eliminate financial and accessibility barriers for young people wanting to play sports.

Holland College and UPEI are increasing tuition deposits for international students after the federal government’s decision to cut the number of study permits it gives out.

A project aiming to protect and rebuild the shoreline at Cedar Dunes Provincial Park is complete. The province has been adding offshore reefs near the West Point lighthouse since 2021 and the final two have just been installed.

A new pilot program is teaching children who recently moved to Canada the ABCs of going to school. That ranges from how to speak English to how lunch works, why we do fire drills and even what to expect during recess.

Some students in Summerside, P.E.I., have been busy building a tiny home, as part of the carpentry program at Three Oaks Senior High. It’s part of a new provincial push to build trades skills.

An organization that helps Prince Edward Island families with the cost of travel to medical appointments outside the province says demand has increased drastically.

Six seniors on Prince Edward Island have been recognized for various contributions in the areas of volunteering, artistic achievement, sports, and business.

Nearly a year after the P.E.I. government introduced regulations for electric kick scooters, officials and business owners are still coming up with ways to get more people to follow the rules.

With July breaking records as one of the hottest in Prince Edward Island’s history, applications for the province’s free heat pump program have shot up.

Excitement on Prince Edward Island’s inaugural provincial darts team is building toward the National Championships later this month.

Stratford town council made changes to its bylaws Wednesday night to make way for a massive residential and commercial development.

Multiple private long-term care homes on P.E.I. have been failing to meet the required inspection standards. But the Community Care Facility and Nursing Home Board says closing a home is a last resort, given current waitlists and the already-strained system.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games are less than a month away. Karate will be part of the event for the first time and some P.E.I. athletes can’t wait for their chance.

An Island woman is calling for changes to trapping legislation after her dog was killed in an illegal snare in western P.E.I.

With the hockey and ringette season just a couple of months away, the new North Rustico rink and wellness centre opening has once again been postponed.

Boccia Canada is looking to increase awareness and grow the sport on P.E.I.

Charlottetown Police are encouraging residents to ensure their bikes are registered especially as the weather warms up and bicycle thefts increase.

A man who immigrated to P.E.I. is questioning if newcomers are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding a family physician.

Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange is on a mission to make classrooms safer for students by toughening the disciplinary process for Alberta teachers and advocating for a national registry that would flag problem teachers to potential employers.

Those entering the Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be permitted to continue wearing their personal N95 or KN95 face masks, according to Health P.E.I. CEO Dr. Michael Gardam.