CBC Prince Edward Island

17/08/2023

Base MLA pay will rise 2.0 per cent on Sept. 1 and 2.5 per cent on April 1.

Members of P.E.I.’s legislative assembly will see their salaries go up both in September and April, and some government officials will get a big increase next month.

17/08/2023

Chief electoral officer says he has "deep concerns regarding the councillors' understanding of the Municipal Government Act."

Elections P.E.I. usually administers elections in five municipalities in the province, but now Charlottetown is off that list. The reason? The chief electoral officer has 'deep concerns regarding the councillors' understanding of the Municipal Government Act... and the principle of impartial electio...

17/08/2023

'They’re having to give up something that they see as a member of their family'

The society says pet adoptions are also a lot slower and the length of stay is increasing for animals across the board.

15/08/2023

Several councillors said they have heard about people who live near the Community Outreach Centre being threatened, property being damaged, thefts and trespassing.

Prompted by complaints, many from the neighbourhood of the Community Outreach Centre, Charlottetown Deputy Mayor Alanna Jankov put forward a notice of motion for police to create a plan address illicit drug use.

15/08/2023

"When you're going down, you have no idea what you're going to see."

Swimming more than 22 metres under the sea off near Tignish last week, a P.E.I. scuba diver came across quite the discovery.

14/08/2023

14/08/2023

"We just need to face it and prepare the best we can."

Prince Edward Islanders are being advised to prepare for another hurricane season, even as some continue to deal with fallout from post-tropical storm Fiona last September.

13/08/2023

"Now it's time to shine."

After several delays, the Northumberland Strait fall lobster fishery began Sunday.

13/08/2023

The bridge was shut down around 12:30 p.m. due to a two-vehicle crash.

The Confederation Bridge is open in both directions after a crash involving two vehicles forced it to close temporarily early Sunday afternoon.

13/08/2023

Dominic Gallant says he's been a huge comics fan since stumbling upon a bunch at the local library when he was eight years old.

A 10-year-old comics fan from Summerside, P.E.I., has written and printed his own comic book, and he's making some good money out of it.

12/08/2023

Those attending are often surprised by how simple the vehicles are to drive, said an organizer.

Safe Drivers P.E.I. is teaming up with the P.E.I.'s Net Zero Office to educate Islanders on electric vehicles. The goal is to encourage more people to use EVs to help reduce carbon emissions.

12/08/2023

Once the prey is caught, the moon snail will envelop and suffocate it, secreting an acidic enzyme to soften the shell of its prey, says an aquatic biologist.

Many beach-goers in P.E.I. have likely seen moon snails before. But these sea creatures have a range of fascinating behaviours that may not be at all apparent behind their shells.

11/08/2023

More and more farmers are considering succession planning, according to the P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture.

The P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture says there is increased interest from young people looking to pick up family farm operations.

11/08/2023

The claim alleges the Oyster Bed Speedway and the organizer "negligently chose not to adopt adequate safety procedures."

The P.E.I. Court of Appeal has ruled a lawsuit over a fatal accident at Oyster Bed Speedway a decade ago can continue.

11/08/2023

The P.E.I. government has been working on a housing strategy. That would include fulfilling a promise to eliminate the social housing registry by 2025.

The value of building permits issued on P.E.I. is way down and so are housing starts. The Construction Association of P.E.I. says a number of factors are coming together to cause the decline.

11/08/2023

For safety reasons, relatively good weather is required for setting day, when boats are piled high with lobster traps. 🦞🛥

The fall lobster fishery in the Northumberland Strait will begin Sunday following days of delay due to poor weather.

11/08/2023

‘He had quite a big liver. He was in good condition.’

Investigators at the Atlantic Veterinary College still don’t know what killed a juvenile great white shark found washed up on a P.E.I. beach this week, but they have ruled some things out.

11/08/2023

Some areas on P.E.I. could see as much as 50 millimetres. Wind will begin to pick up overnight, with gusts to 50 km/h after midnight.

The possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms Friday has prompted a special weather statement from Environment Canada.