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UPEI waives $50 application fee for Canadian students in effort to boost enrolment
Canadian students who apply to the University of #princeedwardisland won't have to pay a fee from now until classes begin.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-upei-waiving-application-fee-canadian-students-9.7305231?cmp=rss -
UPEI waives $50 application fee for Canadian students in effort to boost enrolment
Canadian students who apply to the University of #princeedwardisland won't have to pay a fee from now until classes begin.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-upei-waiving-application-fee-canadian-students-9.7305231?cmp=rss -
Indigenous youth in P.E.I. tee it up for a day of golf
The #Mikmaq Confederacy of P.E.I. held its first-ever Indigenous Youth Golf Day on Wednesday. About 20 golfers teed off, some for the first time. CBC’s Taylor O'Brien was there.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7305198?cmp=rss -
Indigenous youth in P.E.I. tee it up for a day of golf
The #Mikmaq Confederacy of P.E.I. held its first-ever Indigenous Youth Golf Day on Wednesday. About 20 golfers teed off, some for the first time. CBC’s Taylor O'Brien was there.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7305198?cmp=rss -
There are concrete barriers at this P.E.I. beach. Here’s why
Parks #canada is reminding Islanders that beaches and dunes are not parking spots. There have been a number of complaints about people driving where they shouldn't in North Rustico. CBC’s Gwyneth Egan reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7305208?cmp=rss -
There are concrete barriers at this P.E.I. beach. Here’s why
Parks #canada is reminding Islanders that beaches and dunes are not parking spots. There have been a number of complaints about people driving where they shouldn't in North Rustico. CBC’s Gwyneth Egan reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7305208?cmp=rss -
Social media star Jamie Harkin says he’s ‘fallen in love’ with P.E.I.
Irish-born content creator Jamie Harkin has been making his way across #canada since moving here in 2024, and he’s currently on the Island. Harkin sat down with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin to talk about his visit.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7305106?cmp=rss -
Residents call for changes to New London intersection, saying collisions are a problem
Some residents in the New London area are concerned an intersection in the P.E.I. community is a problem, with collisions happening every year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-new-london-intersection-problem-9.7305043?cmp=rss -
Social media star Jamie Harkin says he’s ‘fallen in love’ with P.E.I.
Irish-born content creator Jamie Harkin has been making his way across #canada since moving here in 2024, and he’s currently on the Island. Harkin sat down with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin to talk about his visit.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7305106?cmp=rss -
Residents call for changes to New London intersection, saying collisions are a problem
Some residents in the New London area are concerned an intersection in the P.E.I. community is a problem, with collisions happening every year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-new-london-intersection-problem-9.7305043?cmp=rss -
Ottawa's oyster licence buyback will mean 'no product' for buyers, says shellfish association
The #princeedwardisland Shellfish Association says Ottawa failed to take its recommendations into account before introducing a license buyback program for oyster harvesters in the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-oyster-license-byback-program-reaction-9.7304705?cmp=rss -
Ottawa's oyster licence buyback will mean 'no product' for buyers, says shellfish association
The #princeedwardisland Shellfish Association says Ottawa failed to take its recommendations into account before introducing a license buyback program for oyster harvesters in the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-oyster-license-byback-program-reaction-9.7304705?cmp=rss -
Fiona-ravaged eastern P.E.I. fishing harbour to get new higher, stronger wharf
Nearly four years after post-tropical storm Fiona caused significant damage to Red Head Harbour, the eastern P.E.I. fishing port is getting some major upgrades.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-red-head-harbour-reconstruction-9.7303961?cmp=rss -
Fiona-ravaged eastern P.E.I. fishing harbour to get new higher, stronger wharf
Nearly four years after post-tropical storm Fiona caused significant damage to Red Head Harbour, the eastern P.E.I. fishing port is getting some major upgrades.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-red-head-harbour-reconstruction-9.7303961?cmp=rss -
#Charlottetown sets public meeting on new zoning and development bylaw
#Charlottetown city council is planning a public meeting in early September to hear what residents think about the city’s proposed new zoning and development bylaw.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-zoning-meeting-charlottetown-9.7304079?cmp=rss -
Meet the athletes and coaches representing P.E.I. at the Special Olympics #canada Summer Games
About 70 Islanders are in Alberta competing in the 2026 Special Olympics #canada Summer Games from Aug. 11 to 15. CBC's Taylor O'Brien chatted with some of the athletes and coaches before they set off for Medicine Hat.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7303710?cmp=rss -
#Charlottetown sets public meeting on new zoning and development bylaw
#Charlottetown city council is planning a public meeting in early September to hear what residents think about the city’s proposed new zoning and development bylaw.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-zoning-meeting-charlottetown-9.7304079?cmp=rss -
Meet the athletes and coaches representing P.E.I. at the Special Olympics #canada Summer Games
About 70 Islanders are in Alberta competing in the 2026 Special Olympics #canada Summer Games from Aug. 11 to 15. CBC's Taylor O'Brien chatted with some of the athletes and coaches before they set off for Medicine Hat.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7303710?cmp=rss -
Why P.E.I.’s Old Home Week may have to find a new home next year
It’s once again time for the annual Old Home Week on P.E.I. As they get ready for this year's fair, organizers are already thinking about next year — and where the 138-year-old tradition may be held. CBC’s Wayne Thibodeau explains why it may be on the move.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7303829?cmp=rss -
Why P.E.I.’s Old Home Week may have to find a new home next year
It’s once again time for the annual Old Home Week on P.E.I. As they get ready for this year's fair, organizers are already thinking about next year — and where the 138-year-old tradition may be held. CBC’s Wayne Thibodeau explains why it may be on the move.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7303829?cmp=rss -
What women in P.E.I. want policymakers to know about menopause
A P.E.I. report on menopause and perimenopause is moving from findings to action. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin speaks with Patsy Beattie-Huggan of the Atlantic Summer Institute to find out all about it.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7303497?cmp=rss -
What women in P.E.I. want policymakers to know about menopause
A P.E.I. report on menopause and perimenopause is moving from findings to action. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin speaks with Patsy Beattie-Huggan of the Atlantic Summer Institute to find out all about it.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7303497?cmp=rss -
#summerside Mayor Dan Kutcher says he won't re-offer in upcoming municipal election
Dan Kutcher says he won't run for re-election as #summerside's mayor in this November's municipal election.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-summerside-mayor-dan-kutcher-not-re-offering-9.7303799?cmp=rss -
#summerside Mayor Dan Kutcher says he won't re-offer in upcoming municipal election
Dan Kutcher says he won't run for re-election as #summerside's mayor in this November's municipal election.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-summerside-mayor-dan-kutcher-not-re-offering-9.7303799?cmp=rss -
P.E.I.’s first Access Beach Day spotlights resources for Islanders with disabilities
ParaSport and Recreation P.E.I. held the first Access Beach Day celebration last Sunday in Stanhope. The event aimed to highlight the resources available to help those with physical disabilities enjoy the beach.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-beach-accessibility-physical-disability-stanhope-beach-9.7301948?cmp=rss -
P.E.I.’s first Access Beach Day spotlights resources for Islanders with disabilities
ParaSport and Recreation P.E.I. held the first Access Beach Day celebration last Sunday in Stanhope. The event aimed to highlight the resources available to help those with physical disabilities enjoy the beach.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-beach-accessibility-physical-disability-stanhope-beach-9.7301948?cmp=rss -
Islanders invited to view Wednesday's partial solar eclipse on UPEI's campus
The moon is crossing in front of the sun's path Wednesday afternoon so, if skies are clear, Islanders can expect to see a partial solar eclipse.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-upei-viewing-event-partial-solar-eclipse-9.7303561?cmp=rss -
Islanders invited to view Wednesday's partial solar eclipse on UPEI's campus
The moon is crossing in front of the sun's path Wednesday afternoon so, if skies are clear, Islanders can expect to see a partial solar eclipse.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-upei-viewing-event-partial-solar-eclipse-9.7303561?cmp=rss -
Daniel Mullen running to become mayor of #Charlottetown in fall municipal election
Entrepreneur Daniel Mullen is once again throwing his hat into the ring to become mayor of #Charlottetown. He announced his intention to run for the city’s top job in a social media post late last month.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-daniel-mullen-running-for-mayor-9.7303196?cmp=rss -
Daniel Mullen running to become mayor of #Charlottetown in fall municipal election
Entrepreneur Daniel Mullen is once again throwing his hat into the ring to become mayor of #Charlottetown. He announced his intention to run for the city’s top job in a social media post late last month.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-daniel-mullen-running-for-mayor-9.7303196?cmp=rss -
Maritime oyster harvesters can get $40K to give up fishing licences
Wild oyster harvesters in P.E.I., #novascotia and #newbrunswick can receive $40,000 to permanently retire their oyster licences or permits under a new voluntary buyback program.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-oyster-licence-buyback-program-9.7302819?cmp=rss -
Maritime oyster harvesters can get $40K to give up fishing licences
Wild oyster harvesters in P.E.I., #novascotia and #newbrunswick can receive $40,000 to permanently retire their oyster licences or permits under a new voluntary buyback program.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-oyster-licence-buyback-program-9.7302819?cmp=rss -
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Changes to P.E.I. Coroners Act would require reviews of all domestic violence deaths
Proposed changes to #princeedwardisland's Coroners Act would mandate reviews for all domestic violence deaths, bring stricter rules around information sharing and allow out-of-province coroners to be brought in during staffing shortages.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-proposed-coroners-act-changes-9.7301247?cmp=rss -
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Changes to P.E.I. Coroners Act would require reviews of all domestic violence deaths
Proposed changes to #princeedwardisland's Coroners Act would mandate reviews for all domestic violence deaths, bring stricter rules around information sharing and allow out-of-province coroners to be brought in during staffing shortages.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-proposed-coroners-act-changes-9.7301247?cmp=rss -
Mole Mobile rolls into P.E.I. this weekend to offer free, potentially life-saving screenings
Mole Mobile is coming to #princeedwardisland this weekend, and demand is high.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-mole-mobile-screenings-charlottetown-summerside-9.7302362?cmp=rss -
Mole Mobile rolls into P.E.I. this weekend to offer free, potentially life-saving screenings
Mole Mobile is coming to #princeedwardisland this weekend, and demand is high.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-mole-mobile-screenings-charlottetown-summerside-9.7302362?cmp=rss -
STI rates rising on P.E.I., with young Islanders most affected
#princeedwardisland is seeing rising rates of sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-sti-rates-rising-9.7301971?cmp=rss -
STI rates rising on P.E.I., with young Islanders most affected
#princeedwardisland is seeing rising rates of sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-sti-rates-rising-9.7301971?cmp=rss -
Talk with the Doc: Sun safety, medical records and Lyme disease
Island ER physician Dr. Trevor Jain is back to tackle your health questions on everything from staying safe in the heat to Lyme disease and whether doctors in other provinces can access P.E.I. medical records. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sits down with the doc to get the answers.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7302356?cmp=rss -
Pharmacy technicians in P.E.I. frustrated after waiting a year for promised wage increase
Almost a year after they were promised a pay increase, pharmacy technicians working in #princeedwardisland's hospitals are still waiting for it — and it's starting to impact their passion for the job.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-pharmacy-technicians-wage-increase-9.7302181?cmp=rss -
Talk with the Doc: Sun safety, medical records and Lyme disease
Island ER physician Dr. Trevor Jain is back to tackle your health questions on everything from staying safe in the heat to Lyme disease and whether doctors in other provinces can access P.E.I. medical records. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sits down with the doc to get the answers.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7302356?cmp=rss -
Pharmacy technicians in P.E.I. frustrated after waiting a year for promised wage increase
Almost a year after they were promised a pay increase, pharmacy technicians working in #princeedwardisland's hospitals are still waiting for it — and it's starting to impact their passion for the job.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-pharmacy-technicians-wage-increase-9.7302181?cmp=rss -
#rcmp say #summerside man pointed what appeared to be a gun at officer, barricaded himself
A 53-year-old #summerside man is facing multiple charges after #rcmp say he pointed what was believed to be a handgun at a police officer and then barricaded himself inside a home in western #princeedwardisland.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-summerside-man-charged-allegedly-pointing-gun-at-officer-9.7301842?cmp=rss -
#rcmp say #summerside man pointed what appeared to be a gun at officer, barricaded himself
A 53-year-old #summerside man is facing multiple charges after #rcmp say he pointed what was believed to be a handgun at a police officer and then barricaded himself inside a home in western #princeedwardisland.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-summerside-man-charged-allegedly-pointing-gun-at-officer-9.7301842?cmp=rss -
Trendy new wheat proves its potential in the Maritimes
Researchers on P.E.I. have wrapped up a three-year project looking at a new wheat called Kernza. It comes back year after year, so farmers save money on seed, plowing and fertilizer. But as CBC’s Nancy Russell reports, it’s been a bigger hit south of the border.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7300122?cmp=rss -
Trendy new wheat proves its potential in the Maritimes
Researchers on P.E.I. have wrapped up a three-year project looking at a new wheat called Kernza. It comes back year after year, so farmers save money on seed, plowing and fertilizer. But as CBC’s Nancy Russell reports, it’s been a bigger hit south of the border.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7300122?cmp=rss -
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Found a dead smooth green snake on P.E.I.? Wildlife officials ask you to freeze it
P.E.I. is asking Islanders to take home and freeze any dead smooth green snakes they find for research. Just know what to look for: once dead, they aren't green at all.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-smooth-green-snakes-freeze-9.7301127?cmp=rss -
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Found a dead smooth green snake on P.E.I.? Wildlife officials ask you to freeze it
P.E.I. is asking Islanders to take home and freeze any dead smooth green snakes they find for research. Just know what to look for: once dead, they aren't green at all.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-smooth-green-snakes-freeze-9.7301127?cmp=rss -
Road to Avonlea fans thrilled to rub shoulders with TV show’s cast and crew in P.E.I.
Fans of hit 1990s TV show Road to Avonlea flocked to #Charlottetown this weekend to meet the cast and crew. The three-day convention included oyster and wine tastings and panel discussions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-road-to-avonlea-convention-9.7301075?cmp=rss -
Road to Avonlea fans thrilled to rub shoulders with TV show’s cast and crew in P.E.I.
Fans of hit 1990s TV show Road to Avonlea flocked to #Charlottetown this weekend to meet the cast and crew. The three-day convention included oyster and wine tastings and panel discussions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-road-to-avonlea-convention-9.7301075?cmp=rss -
When mom was diagnosed with dementia, we had a blueprint for her care written by her
Crystal MacCormac’s mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia at 65. The guidebook for managing her mother’s care was written by her mom, based on her experience caring for her own mother decades earlier.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/first-person-pei-dementia-crystal-maccormac-9.7290751?cmp=rss -
When mom was diagnosed with dementia, we had a blueprint for her care written by her
Crystal MacCormac’s mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia at 65. The guidebook for managing her mother’s care was written by her mom, based on her experience caring for her own mother decades earlier.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/first-person-pei-dementia-crystal-maccormac-9.7290751?cmp=rss -
How is the price Islanders pay for gas really set? This IRAC official explains
Even though gasoline prices on P.E.I. dropped twice in the past week, they’re still high — $1.80 a litre for regular gas as of Saturday — leaving many Islanders wondering whether there's any logic to how those costs are set.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-irac-gas-prices-fact-or-fiction-9.7300753?cmp=rss -
How is the price Islanders pay for gas really set? This IRAC official explains
Even though gasoline prices on P.E.I. dropped twice in the past week, they’re still high — $1.80 a litre for regular gas as of Saturday — leaving many Islanders wondering whether there's any logic to how those costs are set.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-irac-gas-prices-fact-or-fiction-9.7300753?cmp=rss -
This all-girls construction camp on P.E.I. is fostering growth in trades
The fourth annual Girls Exploring Trades and Technology camp wrapped this week in #summerside. It’s designed to empower more young women to get into the trades. CBC’s Camryn Farquharson stopped by to check it out.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7300335?cmp=rss -
Want to prove you've hiked some of P.E.I.'s best-known trails? There's a passport for that
Hikers on #princeedwardisland have a new way to track their adventures — and earn some bragging rights along the way.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-passport-project-island-trails-9.7298120?cmp=rss -
Drivers fleeing from police are a concern across P.E.I. Here’s how officers track them down
Drivers fleeing from traffic stops remain a serious concern across #princeedwardisland, multiple police agencies in the province say. Kensington Chief Landon Yuill says his department has seen a recent jump in people refusing to stop.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-drivers-fleeing-from-police-concern-9.7295734?cmp=rss -
This all-girls construction camp on P.E.I. is fostering growth in trades
The fourth annual Girls Exploring Trades and Technology camp wrapped this week in #summerside. It’s designed to empower more young women to get into the trades. CBC’s Camryn Farquharson stopped by to check it out.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7300335?cmp=rss -
Want to prove you've hiked some of P.E.I.'s best-known trails? There's a passport for that
Hikers on #princeedwardisland have a new way to track their adventures — and earn some bragging rights along the way.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-passport-project-island-trails-9.7298120?cmp=rss -
Drivers fleeing from police are a concern across P.E.I. Here’s how officers track them down
Drivers fleeing from traffic stops remain a serious concern across #princeedwardisland, multiple police agencies in the province say. Kensington Chief Landon Yuill says his department has seen a recent jump in people refusing to stop.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-drivers-fleeing-from-police-concern-9.7295734?cmp=rss