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The Guild renovations remove permanent bleachers, increase natural light as Charlottetown arts hub returns to its roots
After a challenging 2023, The Guild has a new auditorium setup and new ideas. For years, the small, black box theatre contained permanent bleachers for shows. But now, the risers are gone and black paint has been peeled off the windows. Brian ...
P.E.I. turns to Saskatchewan college for international nurse bridging and transition programs
P.E.I. has signed a brokerage agreement with a Saskatchewan college that will allow more internationally trained nurses living on the Island to become accredited to work in Canada. The deal with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, commonly known as Sask ...
P.E.I. Trappers Association challenges calls for total trapping ban
The Prince Edward Island Trappers Association doesn’t think a complete ban on trapping is a good idea, but its members believe there are solutions to prevent unfortunate incidents where pets get caught in traps. Representatives from the association, ...
UPDATED: Man arrested after pellet gun incident in St. Roch, P.E.I.
A man has been arrested in St. Roch, P.E.I., after RCMP responded to a call of an agitated man with a firearm. Responding with what an RCMP news release described as a "strong presence," late afternoon on Saturday, May 11, officers contained the ...
Repairs to P.E.I. wind farm cost $15 million in last several years
Most of the 10 wind turbines at the Hermanville wind farm are working again following $15 million in repairs during the past several months, says the CEO of the P.E.I. Energy Corporation. Tyson Bradley said additional money was spent on purchasing ...
No two-way traffic on Summerside's Water Street East on May 13
The City of Summerside says two-way traffic on Water Street East will continue to be affected on into Monday, May 13. The contractor needs more time as part of the ongoing east-west housing corridor construction, which has reduced the road to one ...
P.E.I. authorities issue warning after squatters found in abandoned Stratford home
The RCMP and the Town of Stratford are asking people to check on their vacant properties after four people were found squatting on an abandoned property in Stratford. In March, the RCMP received a call that someone was approaching a vacant property ...
P.E.I. releases new and updated tools relating to coastal and inland flooding
A new website and two new guides are now available to help P.E.I. residents learn about the risks of coastal and inland flooding. P.E.I.’s Climate Hazard & Risk Information System (CHRIS), launched last month and already tallying almost 4,000 ...
Confederation Landing chosen for downtown Charlottetown market location after council vote
A final decision has arrived. The Downtown Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market in Charlottetown will relocate to Confederation Landing Park, shifting gears from a proposed move to the front of Founders’ Food Hall. City council voted on a pair of ...
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Changes to P.E.I.’s population strategy push permanent residency beyond reach for some foreign workers
Some foreign workers in P.E.I. say recent changes to the province’s population growth strategy are dashing their hopes of becoming Canadian permanent residents. Back in February, the provincial government announced its population growth framework ...
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