PEI News

Calling all bloodhounds: These P.E.I. blood donors have four legs and a tail

Mahone, a two-year-old, black, fluffy Newfoundland dog from Prince Edward Island, doesn't know that he and other canine blood donors have saved the lives of fellow pooches that have needed surgery, or have been poisoned.

Dec 21, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Canada tripped 4-1 by U.S. in Para Cup gold-medal final

CHARLOTTETOWN — Josh Pauls scored twice and the powerhouse United States scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat Canada 4-1 on Saturday in the Para Cup hockey tournament's gold-medal game at Bell Aliant Centre.

Dec 14, 2024 6:23 PM Read more >

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 10:03 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 8:27 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 10:38 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 8:43 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 12:46 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 1:48 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 2:10 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 12:18 PM Read more >