National Day of Mourning
A ceremony will be held tonight at 7pm at St. Paul's Hall on Prince Street in Charlottetown to remember those who have died or were injured because of a workplace accident or work-related illness. The National Day of Mourning has been held every year since 1984 and is now observed in more than 100 countries. ...
Apr 28, 2024
Navigating Online Harrassment Workshop registration open
The PEI Coalition for Women in Government says registration is open for a Navigating Online Harassment Workshop that it is hosting. The one-day workshop will take place on May 4th from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. The free workshop will equip women and gender-diverse individuals with an in-depth ...
Apr 28, 2024
Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship now open
This past week, UPEI launched its new student entrepreneurship hub. Named in honour of UPEI's former chancellor, the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship was made possible through a $2.25 million gift from the River Philip Foundation, a contribution of $372,000 from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency a...
Apr 28, 2024
Sunday Sports
The Kensington Vipers will face the Antigonish Bulldogs in today's championship game at the Don Johnson Memorial Cup. The Vipers advanced to the Final with a 6-2 win over the host team from Mount Pearl in Saturday's semi-final. Antigonish beat the St. John's Caps on Saturday to advance to today's Final. In the N-H-L...
Apr 28, 2024
Postponement for Lobster Fishing Area 24 opening day
After a weather call Saturday morning, it was agreed that the lobster fishing opening day for LFA 24 (the north shore) will be postponed. It was to be Monday but given the current weather forecast, another call is tentatively scheduled for Monday afternoon. PEI Fishermen's Association members are encouraged to contac...
Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Sports
At the Don Johnson Memorial Cup in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland the Kensington Vipers lost 4-3 in overtime to the Antigonish Bulldogs on Friday. The Vipers finished the Round Robin with a 2-and-2 record, and will take on the host Mount Pearl Blades in a semi final tonight. At the Telus Cup, the Kensington Wild closed th...
Apr 27, 2024
Housing - Human Right
P-E-I is the only province in Canada who says it has legislation recognizing housing as a human right. The Canadian Press asked each province if it recognizes housing as a human right and if it plans to introduce legislation upholding that right. P-E-I pointed to its tenancies act, which opens by acknowledging that Can...
Apr 27, 2024
Spring lobster fishing season opens Saturday in LFA 26A on south shore
Saturday is setting day along the south shore as the spring lobster fishing season opens in LFA 26A, which stretches from Souris to Victoria by the Sea. Fishers head out at 6:00am on Saturday to set their traps. The season was originally to open on Friday, but the start was delayed due to poor conditions, specificall...
Apr 26, 2024
$15M campaign to revitalize UPEI's Robertson Library
UPEI has launched a $15-million fundraising campaign to revitalize the Robertson Library. Private sector donors have already contributed $600,000 to the campaign, including two $100,000 leadership gifts, one from Grant Thornton and the other from the UPEI Alumni Association. Robertson Library opened in 1975 and the fu...
Apr 26, 2024
SPORTS - Friday
At the Don Johnson Cup in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, the Kensington Vipers blanked the St. John's Caps 4-0 on Thursday. The Vipers sit second in the standing with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, and face the Antigonish Bulldogs Friday. The Charlottetown Islanders and top goalie prospect Donald Hickey have officially a...
Apr 26, 2024