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Charlottetown set to host Scotties Tournament of Hearts for record fifth time in 2027

Charlottetown set to host Scotties Tournament of Hearts for record fifth time in 2027

CHARLOTTETOWN — Charlottetown will be the host of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for a record fifth time in 2027. The 46th edition of the Canadian women’s curling championship is set for Feb. 12-21 at Eastlink Centre.
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Endangered North Atlantic right whale seen entangled in waters near P.E.I.

Endangered North Atlantic right whale seen entangled in waters near P.E.I.

An endangered North Atlantic right whale has been spotted off the waters of Prince Edward Island entangled in fishing gear.
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Member of symphony orchestra needs new oboe to resume career after accidental fire

Member of symphony orchestra needs new oboe to resume career after accidental fire

LONG RIVER — A member of Prince Edward Island's symphony orchestra has suffered a career setback after an accidental fire destroyed his home and an extensive collection of musical instruments.
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Duke of Edinburgh to make three stops in Canada, attend Canada Day celebrations

Duke of Edinburgh to make three stops in Canada, attend Canada Day celebrations

FREDERICTON — The Duke of Edinburgh is scheduled to visit Prince Edward Island later this month, just weeks after King Charles opened Parliament and read the throne speech.
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Scientists seek to study eDNA to identify how MSX creeps up on oysters

Scientists seek to study eDNA to identify how MSX creeps up on oysters

Scientists are pursuing a new line of research to predict the times and locations of parasitic outbreaks that are wiping out oysters off the Atlantic coast.
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P.E.I. premier asks Ottawa for timeline on bridge and ferry toll reductions

P.E.I. premier asks Ottawa for timeline on bridge and ferry toll reductions

FREDERICTON — The premier of Prince Edward Island is asking the federal government for an update on the timeline to reduce the tolls for the Confederation Bridge and Northumberland Ferries to improve interprovincial trade to and from the mainland.
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Annual Terry Fox Run returning to Confederation Bridge for first time in 10 years

Annual Terry Fox Run returning to Confederation Bridge for first time in 10 years

HALIFAX — The annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research will mark its 45th anniversary this year by returning to the Confederation Bridge after a decade-long hiatus. The Terry Fox Foundation announced Monday that on Sept.
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Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

The head of a Canadian advocacy group says this weekend marked an important step forward as the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island passed a resolution not to misuse non-disclosure agreements.
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P.E.I. residents are happy with police, dissatisfied on responses to drunk driving

P.E.I. residents are happy with police, dissatisfied on responses to drunk driving

CHARLOTTETOWN — A new survey says a majority of Prince Edward Island residents are generally satisfied with policing in their communities, but many said they are unhappy with the way officers respond to specific societal problems.
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P.E.I. First Nation says fisheries officers seized 300 Indigenous lobster traps

P.E.I. First Nation says fisheries officers seized 300 Indigenous lobster traps

MALPEQUE BAY — A First Nation in Prince Edward Island says it plans to take the Canadian government to court after alleging federal fisheries officers seized 300 lobster traps belonging to Indigenous fishers.
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