A 32-year-old man is facing charges after an armed robbery late afternoon Tuesday at the Irving Parkdale Mainway on St Peters Road. Charlottetown Police say a lone masked male threatened the employee at the gas station/convenience store with a needle and made off with some cash. Police say the suspect fled the scene in an un-plated black Honda Civic. With video surveillance and police work the investigation was solved and the suspect was arrested without incident within 24 hours.

P-E-I’s government is bringing in regulations that will allow a Charlottetown emergency shelter to keep operating.Steven Myers says a recent city decision that would have ended the ability of the shelter on Park Street to continue was unacceptable and would have caused encampments and homelessness.Myers says the province will enact regulation to create a special planning area that includes the shelter and allow the minister to take the decision directly to keep it going.On Tuesday night, the city council had voted to reject the province’s request for an extension of a zoning change to cover the shelter’s operations on Park Street.

In Question Period Thursday, Green MLA Matthew MacFarlane said people he's spoke to are paying hundreds more on their electric bills this winter, compared to last.

Some young players say they're being iced out by Hockey P.E.I. because of the format it has chosen for its provincial championships this weekend. 

Although the former premier suggested P.E.I. might be looking to get out of its multimillion-dollar sponsorship agreement with the National Hockey League, MLAs heard Thursday that the province spent even more money on promotion at a major league event in January. 

A provincial emergency overnight shelter and Community Outreach Centre will continue operating in its current location within Charlottetown despite a city council vote earlier this week, P.E.I.'s housing minister says. 

Clarkin was 27 years old when he died by suicide in the summer of 2023. He was being held in custody at the Hillsborough Hospital in Charlottetown, but he was 'absent without leave' from the psychiatric hospital at the time of his death.

Stratford residents will see another tax increase this year as part of the town's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

A new online tool is available to help Islanders easily find information about local sports and recreation facilities located across the province.    

The Sport and Recreation Facilities Map provides an easy way for people to explore a variety of options, offering quick access to detailed information with just a few clicks.

The map includes details about various facilities, from sports fields and community centers to gyms and outdoor spaces. People can find helpful information like facility names, addresses, and other key details to help plan their next activity or event.

The online tool is free and accessible on the provincial government website

PEI RCMP have charged three people as part of Project STEEL, an extensive nationwide operation led in part by the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre.  The project, which brought together 63 law enforcement partners across the country, targeted online child sexual exploitation.   The PEI RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit conducted three investigations and executed Search Warrants resulting in three people being charged with offences related to Child Pornography.  

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. 

Federal and provincial political leaders promised to retaliate after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on all vehicles entering the United States, starting next week.

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. 

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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. 

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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.