PEI News

Damaged Nova Scotia-P.E.I. ferry expected to resume sailing next month after repairs

CARIBOU, N.S. — The ferry company that provides service between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island says it expects to get one of its boats back in the water before the end of the sailing season.

Nov 13, 2024 9:43 AM Read more >

'Possible' spread of oyster parasite MSX to New Brunswick's east coast

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick says a parasite threatening the country's oyster industry may have spread to the province's east coast.

Nov 8, 2024 10:06 AM Read more >

Potato wart: Appeal Court rejects P.E.I. Potato Board's bid to overturn ruling

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to overturn a 2021 decision by the federal agriculture minister to declare the entire province as “a place infested with potato wart.

Nov 5, 2024 2:02 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia-Prince Edward Island ferry service: MV Saaremaa 1 out for rest of season

HALIFAX — A ferry company that operates the route between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island says one of its ships will be out of commission until the end of the season.

Oct 15, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

Prince Edward Island reports $14.8-million deficit in fiscal 2023-24

CHARLOTTETOWN — The government of Prince Edward Island is reporting a deficit of $14.8 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year ending March 31. The figure is $82.8 million smaller than the $97.6-million deficit forecast in the spring 2023 budget.

Oct 11, 2024 11:56 AM Read more >

Cold case: Man pleads not guilty to killing P.E.I. teacher in 1988

CHARLOTTETOWN — Todd Joseph Gallant has pleaded not guilty to the 1988 killing of Prince Edward Island teacher Byron Carr. A spokesperson for the Island's Crown prosecutors' office says the plea was entered today in Supreme Court.

Oct 8, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Einarson tops fellow Canadian Homan to win HearingLife Tour Challenge curling event

CHARLOTTETOWN — Kerri Einarson took down Rachel Homan 5-4 in an all-Canadian women's final at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament on Sunday. Ottawa's Homan held a 3-1 lead after four ends before Einarson of Gimli, Man.

Oct 6, 2024 3:48 PM Read more >

Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada's Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson advanced to the women's quarterfinals at the HearingLife Tour Challenge with wins on Friday, while Mike McEwen moved on to the men's final eight.

Oct 4, 2024 10:26 PM Read more >

Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

CHARLOTTETOWN — Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday's third draw.

Oct 3, 2024 8:30 PM Read more >

P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — A parasite threatening Prince Edward Island's world-renowned oyster industry has likely spread to a majority of the bays and rivers around the province, a federal official said Thursday.

Oct 3, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >