Veterans Affairs staff in Charlottetown are preparing for what could be the last trip to Europe for the remaining veterans of the Second World War. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Holland and V-E Day, and about 25 elderly veterans will travel to the Netherlands. As the last survivors pass away, Veterans Affairs Canada also looking to redefine who Canadians identify as veterans. CBC's Nancy Russell has the story.

Snow crab fishers on Prince Edward Island are preparing to start their season next week facing a 33 per cent reduction in the amount they're allowed to catch. 

What's normally a matter of routine became a minor controversy in the Prince Edward Island legislature Wednesday, when the governing Progressive Conservatives made MLA Brad Trivers Deputy Speaker over the continued objections of the other parties.

As the P.E.I. Legislature resumed for its spring sitting on Wednesday, the Leader of the Opposition questioned the Progressive Conservative government's preparedness to deal with the threat of U.S. tariffs. 

P.E.I.'s Deedee Austin has advanced on Canada’s Got Talent after getting a golden buzzer from judge Howie Mandel. Austin performed on the show Tuesday night, singing 'Buried Truth.' The 19-year-old singer from Abegweit First Nation tells CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin that she wrote the song to honour the victims and survivors of Canada’s residential school system.

Raids conducted on Prince Edward Island connected to a national operation to fight child pornography have led to charges against three people. 

The wait was finally over for students at Sherwood Elementary in Charlottetown as they stepped into their brand-new school — the first fully electric, net-zero-ready school in Prince Edward Island.

A 50 year old man from North Rustico is facing five charges including uttering threats, possession of a weapon while prohibited, 2 counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose  and firearms manufacturing. Queens District RCMP responded after receiving information about threats online and the man was arrested at his residence  Daniel Desmond Crowder is still in custody and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for a bail hearing.

P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz says he has a verbal commitment from the federal government that there is positive news on the way regarding Confederation Bridge tolls and Northumberland ferries. Lantz issued a statement Friday night after a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other premiers in Ottawa. Lantz is thanking the federal government for hearing his concerns and the concerns of all Islanders and committing to ending these barriers for PEI and its economy

The Prince Edward Island government is reminding people to be cautious with outside burning as the wildfire season begins. It will run until Nov. 15.

Rob Lantz says he has a verbal commitment from the federal government that Prince Edward Islanders will be receiving 'positive news' on Confederation Bridge tolls and Northumberland Ferries rates in the coming days.

Much of Prince Edward Island’s military history is housed at the Lieutenant-Colonel J. David Stewart Armoury in Charlottetown, but the P.E.I. Regiment is hoping to showcase even more of its history this June when it celebrates its 150th anniversary. CBC's Tony Davis reports.

Shoppers in Atlantic Canada are showing an increased interest in buying Canadian, according to their Google searches.  

A voice that is very familiar to radio listeners across Prince Edward Island will be missing from CBC's airwaves from now on. Laura Chapin, our radio news reader and co-host of Island Morning, is retiring after 24 years. She joins Sheehan Desjardins of CBC News: Compass for a trip down radio memory lane.

Dylan Kurt Macdonald, 30, is facing a total of four charges which are being prosecuted in the counties where the offences allegedly took place: Queens, Kings and Prince.

A new report examining the effectiveness of the Atlantic Physician Register since its launch two years ago says it has not substantially improved access to health care in the region.

Wayne Phelan has announced he will be running in Cardigan as an Independent candidate. Phelan was the candidate for the Conservative party in the last election campaign, losing to long time Liberal MP Lawrence Macauley.  This time around, after Macauley announced he will not run again, Phelan will be up against Dairy farmer Kent MacDonald for the liberals and former Provincial government Cabinet Minister James Aylward for the Conservatives.

The city of Summerside issued a release expressing deep concern about the growing homelessness. Mayor Dan Kutcher says the city has been taking steps to support shelters, improve housing access and maintain public safety but the challenges can’t be tackled alone and he says they require provincial leadership to deal with homelessness , its causes and solutions. Kutcher says the city is committed to working as partners to ensure safe and stable housing for everyone.

A homelessness study by the John Howard Society in P-E-I shows a steep increase in the number of Islanders without a place to live.The point-in-time count suggests 318 people were without a home in 2024, compared to 146 in 2021.The organization blames a variety of factors, including the Island’s low rental vacancy rate, coupled with increasing rent costs. The study found the majority of unhoused Islanders were between 25 and 49 years old, and more than 67 per cent were male.

P.E.I. wildlife groups are increasingly turning to technology to monitor what's happening in woods and streams across the Island, from Souris to Miminegash. 

HEADING INTO THE FINAL WEEKEND OF MARCH BREAK!

Welcome home world travellers.!

PEI WEATHER

TODAY: Chance of showers or drizzle with some fog patches. High 8°

TONIGHT: Rainy and foggy. 10-15mms. Low 1°

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For the last nine years, Barb Broome had a family doctor to help her navigate her changing calcium levels. Since her physician retired in November 2024, Broome had to go on the P.E.I. Patient Registry and become an advocate for her own health.

Health P.E.I. is posting 500 permanent full-time positions for current staff members, hoping to change existing part-time and casual workers into full-time employees. 

IT’S WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOUR DAY!

PEI WEATHER

TODAY:  Sun and cloud. High 9°

TONIGHT: Clouding over with a chance of showers. Low 3°

TOMORROW:  Cloudy with a chance of showers. High 8°

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A pause in the P.E.I. government’s solar rebate program has left customers who applied for the cash help and local electricians worried that some installations won’t be approved. 

P.E.I.’s forestry commission has made several recommendations aimed at protecting the province’s forests against the inevitable next big storm. Some of its members, however, worry that the province may be overlooking the concerns outlined in the final report.

P.E.I.’s second-largest hospital is dealing with an outbreak of influenza in its medical-palliative unit. 

 Kent MacDonald, a seventh-generation dairy farmer from Little Pond announced that he has been acclaimed to represent the liberal party in Cardigan in the seat left vacant with the retirement of long serving Liberal MP Lawrence MacAulay. The race to succeed MacAulay as Cardigan’s MP also includes Conservative nominee James Aylward, a former MLA and provincial cabinet minister; and former educator Lynn Thiele, who’s running for the NDP. Lauchlan Taylor is the candidate for the People’s Party of Canada.

The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission has confirmed the consumer carbon tax will be removed from P.E.I. fuel prices starting next month.

The amount and duration of shore ice around Prince Edward Island has been changing in recent years, and researchers say shorter seasons are a concern because the ice provides a protective shield against winter storms and erosion.

Provincial officials and oyster industry members returned from a trip to Virginia last month with new insights on tackling the oyster parasite MSX.

With 20 years of experience in the reserve forces and five kids at home, veteran Rachel McCarthy knows a thing or two about being a leader. Now she has received a commendation for her work advocating for gender equality in the military. 

With a federal election widely expected to be called at some point this week, candidates on Prince Edward Island are busy getting ready. 

Members of the P.E.I. seafood industry are attending the Seafood Expo North America in Boston as they look to expand their horizons in international markets in response to the U.S. tariff situation.

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the federal Liberals have a new candidate in eastern P.E.I.’s Cardigan riding. 

This is Impaired Driving Prevention Week, and PEI RCMP stress that impaired driving is never worth the risk.  The campaign message calls on Islanders to make the right choice and drive sober; plan ahead and choose a safe ride option; and look out for others.  The Mounties say that one decision can save a life, including yours.

Current Acting Mayor Jeff Spencer has announced that he will offer as a candidate in the upcoming by-election for Mayor of Kensington. Spencer has been a Councillor since 2008 and the Deputy Mayor for the past 2 years.  He stepped in as Acting Mayor in November of 2024.  Spencer says that if elected, he is committed to continuing the growth strategy that Council has been working towards during his time on Town Council.  He says that includes attracting businesses to the new Business Park and encouraging a mix of residential options in new subdivisions across the municipality.

A search Monday involving PEI RCMP and multiple emergency response personnel, resulted in a missing woman near Brackley Beach being located – but she later died in hospital.  At about 3:45 p.m., the RCMP responded to a call of a missing person whose vehicle was located in the PEI National Park at Brackley Beach. RCMP immediately began a search of the area and were supported by Parks Canada staff and boats, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP drone operator, PEI Ground Search and Rescue, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre & Canadian Coast Guard helicopter, Island EMS and the North Shore, New Glasgow and New London Fire Departments.  Just before 8:00 p.m., the 51-year-old Harrington woman was found in the water by the Coast Guard helicopter crew and she was brought to shore by New London Fire department’s boat. The woman was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

A woman from P.E.I.’s Queens County is dead after being found in the water near Brackley Beach on Monday night, according to RCMP.

Holland College has announced the closure of all its campuses Tuesday due to the forecasted freezing rain, while UPEI has delayed the opening of its Charlottetown and St. Peter's Bay campuses until noon.

A Freezing Rain Warning is in effect across Prince Edward Island on Tuesday.

The entire province will see the day start with rain.  In Prince County, the rain will change to freezing rain or ice pellets in the morning and then to snow in the afternoon.  Up to 10mm in rain and 5 to 10cm in snow can be expected in Prince County on Tuesday.  In Queens and Kings, the rain changing to freezing rain late in the morning or in the afternoon.  Up to 20mm in rain possible in central and eastern PEI.   

All Holland College locations will remain closed Tuesday due to the forecasted freezing rain. 

UPEI is delaying opening until 12:00 pm (noon) at both the Charlottetown and St. Peter’s Bay campuses with a further update at 10 am.

The Special Olympics PEI Team Canada members arrive home Tuesday.  They’re scheduled to arrive at YYG Charlottetown Airport at 1:17pm, and everyone is invited to welcome them home and help celebrate their success.  At the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, PEI’s Ellen MacNearney won three gold medals and Tommy Ling won a silver medal, both in cross-country skiing.  Callum McEwen won bronze in figure skating.

Wildfire season is upon us.  PEI’s wildfire season is underway as it runs from March 15 to November 15 each year.

Anyone planning on burning brush outdoors must check for burning restrictions by calling 1-800-237-5053 or visiting the province’s wildfire information page. Restrictions are updated daily at 2 p.m.

The Liberal Party of PEI has announced that October 4th of this year is the day the Party will choose a new Leader.  The last provincial election was held on April 3, 2023. The fixed election date for the next provincial general election is scheduled for October 4, 2027.  The Leadership Convention will be held at the Delta Prince Edward, and the Party says advance polls will be held across the province in September, while Satellite polling locations will be available on Convention Day.

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PEI WEATHER

TODAY:  Freezing rain starting late this morning. 20mm.  Wind North gusting 40. Falling to Zero this afternoon

TONIGHT: Freezing rain or ice pellets ending this evening then clearing. Low -2°

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Ray Campbell walks by the little pond near Government House in Charlottetown every day. When he looks at the snow, garbage and pavement pucks piled up right beside the pond, he sees one thing: 'An eyesore.'

While there are still practising nuns on P.E.I., some orders haven't had new members join in years. CBC's Taylor O'Brien spoke with two Roman Catholic sisters to explore their thoughts about the future of religious life, and what will happen to their mission in the years ahead.

With many Islanders committed to buying Canadian products in the midst of a trade war with the United States, some are learning that figuring out what country a product is from can be complicated. 

People turn to the internet for all kinds of things these days, so it's probably no surprise that many are going online for help with mental health, even using it to self-diagnose different conditions. P.E.I. psychologist Dr. Brent Macdonald stopped by CBC News: Compass to talk about some of the risks and benefits of using social media for that purpose.

P.E.I. health officials are celebrating the results of recent overseas trips to recruit new nurses, but the union that’s supposed to be representing them says the province isn’t providing any information about who they are or where they’re working.