PEI News

Canada clips Czechia 3-1, advances to Para Cup gold-medal final

CHARLOTTETOWN — Liam Hickey, Vincent Boily and Tyler McGregor took care of the offence and Canada's national para hockey team's defence took care of the rest en route to a 3-1 semifinal victory over Czechia on Friday in the Para Cup at the Bell Alian

Dec 13, 2024 11:03 PM Read more >

QMJHL roundup: Campbell superb as Islanders tip Mooseheads 4-1

CHARLOTTETOWN — Ross Campbell had a goal and two assists and netminder Donald Hickey made 27 saves as the Charlottetown Islanders defeated the visiting Halifax Mooseheads 4-1 in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday night at the East

Dec 13, 2024 9:27 PM Read more >

Gerard Gallant named Team Canada coach for Spengler Cup

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has named Gerard Gallant head coach of Canada’s team for the 2024 Spengler Cup, set for Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. Gallant, from Summerside, P.E.I.

Dec 13, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

Arsenault scores overtime winner to give Foreurs a 6-5 win over Islanders

CHARLOTTETOWN — Donovan Arsenault scored the overtime winner to give the Val D'Or Foreurs a 6-5 win over the Charlottetown Islanders in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League play on Thursday night. It was his second goal of the game.

Dec 5, 2024 9:43 PM Read more >

P.E.I. town backs away from pickleball plan that prompted mayor to resign

KENSINGTON, P.E.I. — A town in central Prince Edward Island has decided not to proceed with a contentious pickleball plan that cost the community its mayor.

Dec 5, 2024 1:46 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency

HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia's leadership position in energy efficiency has been overtaken by other provinces, including its closest neighbours.

Dec 4, 2024 2:48 PM Read more >

'Anne of Green Gables' recognized as heritage document in UN agency's registry

CAVENDISH, P.E.I. — The manuscript for the novel “Anne of Green Gables” has been added to a United Nations registry that highlights Canadian heritage, further celebrating the novel’s legacy on an international stage.

Nov 29, 2024 3:10 PM Read more >

Prime Minister Trudeau adds $7.1 million to P.E.I. school food program

MOUNT STEWART, P.E.I. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to a public school in eastern Prince Edward Island Friday where he announced $7.1 million in federal support over three years for the Island’s school food program.

Nov 29, 2024 1:18 PM Read more >

Dermo disease detected in oyster samples in northeastern Nova Scotia

MERIGOMISH, N.S. — Federal food safety officials say they have confirmed the first case of dermo disease in oysters from Nova Scotia — the second confirmed case in Canada.

Nov 28, 2024 12:23 PM Read more >

Longtime P.E.I. mayor resigns after a contentious vote for pickleball courts

KENSINGTON, P.E.I. — A feud over proposed pickleball courts in Prince Edward Island has prompted a longtime mayor to throw in the towel. Rowan Caseley says there was lots he still wanted to accomplish as mayor of Kensington, P.E.I.

Nov 27, 2024 5:05 PM Read more >