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Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations

Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations

HALIFAX — As the Netherlands marks the 80th anniversary of the country’s liberation by the Canadian Army, more than 1,000 Canadian students will take part in events where they are expected to sense both the horror of war and the reverence of the Dutc
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Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

CHARLOTTETOWN — Representatives of Prince Edward Island's tourism industry say Ottawa's decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector.
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P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits

P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits

CHARLOTTETOWN — A P.E.I. college says it is suspending a number of programs for the upcoming school year as a result of the federal government's cap on international student study permits.
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Two measles cases confirmed in unvaccinated travellers from Prince Edward Island

Two measles cases confirmed in unvaccinated travellers from Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — Health officials in Prince Edward Island say they've identified two cases of measles – the province's first confirmed infections of the disease since 2013.
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P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island has introduced legislation aimed at reducing barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility.
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P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island has apologized to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American faculty members.
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P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty

P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty

CHARLOTTETOWN — In the face of economic headwinds caused by American tariffs, the government of Prince Edward Island tabled a $3.5-billion budget Thursday, with a record projected deficit of nearly $184 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship

P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island is backing away from a demand that an artist in residence take down a painting that the school said offended some American faculty members.
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Freezing rain warning in effect Monday for New Brunswick and P.E.I.

Freezing rain warning in effect Monday for New Brunswick and P.E.I.

New Brunswick and much of Prince Edward Island are expected to be hit with ice pellets and freezing rain beginning Monday morning. The messy weather comes as an ice storm that left hundreds of thousands without power in parts of Ontario moves east.
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P.E.I. throne speech focuses on strengthening economy in face of U.S. tariff threats

P.E.I. throne speech focuses on strengthening economy in face of U.S. tariff threats

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative government delivered a throne speech Tuesday focused on the economic uncertainty, rising costs and trade instability caused by U.S. tariff threats.
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