PEI News

Prince Edward Island premier says 'it's time,' calls provincial election for April 3

WINSLOE SOUTH, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island residents will go to the polls on April 3, thanks to an early election call Monday from Progressive Conservative Premier Dennis King.

Mar 6, 2023 6:40 PM Read more >

U.S. producers sue Anne of Green Gables licensing body for right to put on musical

CHARLOTTETOWN — The United States-based producers of a musical about Anne of Green Gables have filed a lawsuit in New York claiming that their show does not infringe on the copyright of Prince Edward Island's most famous export.

Feb 27, 2023 1:23 PM Read more >

Atlantic premiers announce physicians registry to help doctors move around the region

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada's Atlantic premiers announced Monday the creation of a physicians and surgeons registry to make it easier for doctors to work in provinces other than where they already have a medical licence. P.E.I.

Feb 20, 2023 11:49 AM Read more >

After controversial development, P.E.I. suspends new shoreline protection projects

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is imposing a moratorium on new shoreline protection projects after a controversy over a large, rock breakwater built around a beachfront home.

Feb 1, 2023 1:37 PM Read more >

P.E.I. farmers say federal restrictions imposed to manage potato wart went too far

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island potato farmers say a new report on potato wart shows the 2021 decision to halt exports to the United States went too far, and they want remaining restrictions lifted for farms where the soil-borne fungus has not b

Jan 24, 2023 12:18 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Gallant goal helps Islanders trip Titan 2-1

CHARLOTTETOWN — Keiran Gallant scored the winner at 9:35 of the third period as the Charlottetown Islanders edged the Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Sunday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.

Jan 22, 2023 4:12 PM Read more >

P.E.I. premier asking Ottawa to reduce tolls for Confederation Bridge and ferry fares

CHARLOTTETOWN — The premier of Prince Edward Island is asking the federal government to reduce the tolls for the Confederation Bridge to make trips to and from the mainland more affordable.

Jan 16, 2023 1:08 PM Read more >

'Builder of bridges': Mi'kmaq spiritual leader John Joe Sark dies

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's premier is remembering Mi'kmaq spiritual leader John Joe Sark as a passionate defender of Indigenous culture. Dennis King paid his respects Tuesday to Sark, who died Sunday at the age of 77.

Jan 10, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >

Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island set to increase to $14.50 today

CHARLOTTETOWN — The first of two increases that will boost Prince Edward Island's minimum wage to $15 by the end of the year comes into effect on Sunday.

Jan 1, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

P.E.I. budget update: Government revenue up by $240 million, deficit up by $2 million

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's government says its revenues will rise by $238.6 million this fiscal year partly because it is collecting more in taxes than originally estimated.

Dec 22, 2022 1:43 PM Read more >