Charlottetown to host major sports event this November
A major international sporting event is coming to Charlottetown. The inaugural Atlantic Slam W tournament will showcase four NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball teams this November at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown. They will be playing in six regular season games over three days - November 22 to 24th. Two of t...
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PEIFA disappointed with allocation of mackerel quota for bait
The PEI Fishermen's Association says it's disappointed and concerned with the recent announcement by the Federal Fisheries Minister regarding the allocation of mackerel quota for bait among fishers in the Atlantic Provinces and Quebec. The Minister announced 470 tonnes of mackerel quota for bait, a decision that impac...
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5-year provincial wellness action plan being developed by Health Department and Chief Public Health Office
The provincial Health Department and Chief Public Health Office are developing a 5-year provincial wellness action plan. It will be branded LIVE WELL PEI with the tagline: Together We Can. Islanders are being asked to provide input through an online survey and help form the action plan. The survey is confidential an...
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Walks in Silence held across PEI for Family Violence Prevention Week
A number of Walks in Silence are being held across the Island as this is Family Violence Prevention Week -- along with other events and activities to bring awareness to and engage conversation about family violence prevention. Walks in Silence were held Tuesday in Lennox Island, Kensington, and Cornwall. They're also...
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21st annual HMCS Charlottetown Run for Wishes underway
The 21st annual H.M.C.S. Charlottetown Run for Wishes is being held this week. It's a relay-style charity run across PEI in partnership with HMCS Charlottetown and Make-A-Wish® Canada. The crew of HMCS Charlottetown will run to grant life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses, aiming to surpas...
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Strong home sales numbers for PEI in April
The PEI Real Estate Association is reporting strong April home sales numbers. The number of homes sold in PEI totaled 178 units in April 2024 -- a gain of 20.3% from April 2023. Home sales were 5.5% above the five-year average and 9.5% above the 10-year average for the month of April. On a year-to-date basis, home sale...
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Province extending Confederation Trail to Wood Islands ferry terminal
The Province is extending the Confederation Trail more than a kilometre to connect it to the Wood Islands ferry. Right now, the Confederation Trail ends at the nearby market and visitor centre, not far from the Northumberland Ferries terminal. The province estimates the addition to the trail will cost about 375-thou...
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Charlottetown Police investigating four incidents with counterfeit bills being passed
An update from Charlottetown Police regarding the counterfeit money that's been making the rounds in the City. Police say they are investigating four separate incidents in which counterfeit US 100 dollar bills were passed to area businesses. Business owners are advised to ensure any cash received in transactions is ...
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$5.5M 2023 Canada Games Legacy Fund to benefit sport in PEI
The 2023 Canada Games Host Society announced a 2023 Canada Games Legacy Fund on Monday. A financial surplus of $5.5-million was realized by the Host Society with the Games held on PEI last year, resulting in the largest Legacy Fund in Canada Games history. The Fund will provide funding for projects in sport that focu...
May 13, 2024
Five rescued after fishing boat runs aground in Malpeque Harbour
Five people were rescued after a mussel-fishing boat ran aground in rough seas off Malpeque Harbour. The 14-metre vessel ran aground on a sandbar and started taking on water Monday morning. R-C-M-P say a rescue Zodiac from the New London Fire Department was able to get all five fishermen off of the boat just after 9 ...
May 13, 2024