33 athletes from P.E.I. are getting ready for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games this month, including the curling and bowling teams.

An international animal health company with facilities in Prince Edward Island has been sold to a global powerhouse to the tune of $1.3 billion.

Groups working to reduce the harm caused by illegal drug use on P.E.I. say their work is being hindered by misinformation, some of which is promoted by Charlottetown city councillors.

As P.E.I. and much of the country deals with a housing crisis, an Island artist is provoking thoughts on what it actually means to be homeless.

The emergency department at Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., is closed Saturday due to a lack of staffing.

Health PEI advises the Emergency Department at Western Hospital will be closed Saturday February 10  due to lack of staffing.

The Emergency Dept will reopen tomorrow (Sunday Feb 11) for regular hours 8am-8pm.

Anyone with emergency medical needs should call 9-1-1 or seek emergency services when:

experiencing discomfort of tightness in the chest, unusual shortness of breath, abdominal pain, prolonged and persistent headache or dizziness,

an injury that could require stitches or a broken bone, a child with prolonged diarrhea or vomiting or a baby under six months old with a fever of  more than 38 C

From the air and on the ground, we take a look at P.E.I.’s near record-breaking snowfall and the massive cleanup job that came after.

Dr. Meghan Cameron knew anxiety and depression were a problem for farmers, but she did not suspect just how bad it was.

Effective Saturday (February 10th), the Emergency Department at Kings County Memorial Hospital is reopening on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Health PEI made the announcement Friday, while saying it continues to work on increasing all staffing levels within the facility to further restore weekend Emergency Department services at Kings County Memorial Hospital. The Emergency Department will remain open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and be closed on Sundays.

Statistics Canada says the national unemployment rate edged down slightly to 5.7 per cent last month as the economy added 37,000 jobs.  It marks the first decline in the unemployment rate since December 2022.  The federal agency’s labour force survey says employment rose across several sectors in January, led by wholesale and retail trade as well as finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing.  Meanwhile, accommodation and food services saw the largest employment decline.   PEI’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.4 percent in January from 8.1 percent in December.  Employment grew by 100 in PEI in January.

The provincial government says an inmate has died while in custody at the provincial jail.
The Department of Justice and Public Safety says the person died Wednesday at the Provincial Correctional Centre in Winsloe.
It says the RCMP and the PEI coroner’s office are
investigating, but the department offered no other details.

Ottawa and the City of Charlottetown have reached an agreement to fast track 300 housing units over the next three years. Officials say the work will help spur the construction of more than 1,000 homes over the next decade.  The agreement will see the federal government provide over $10 million to eliminate barriers to building the needed housing, faster.  The City of Charlottetown will implement a new official plan and introduce bylaw changes that will enable more medium-density housing, duplex and multi-family housing such as townhouses and multiplexes by allowing up to four units as-of-right on existing residential lots. Building heights will be increased from six to eight storeys near post-secondary institutions and in high-growth areas. Charlottetown’s Action Plan will also help expedite the permitting of accessory dwelling units by adopting pre-approved plans. Additionally, the funding will allow for the implementation of zoning changes to support higher density, and building more rental and affordable homes.

P.E.I.’s top doctor is warning Islanders about street sales of fentanyl in Charlottetown after a spike in overdoses.

Starting Feb. 10, the emergency department at the Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague, P.E.I., is reopening on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

An inmate has died while in custody at P.E.I.’s jail, the provincial government confirmed to CBC on Friday.

The federal government will provide Charlottetown with $10 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund as part of an agreement they say will help spur the construction of more than 1,000 homes over the next decade.

P.E.I. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is warning Islanders about street sales of fentanyl in Charlottetown.

It was a mixed picture in fuel prices for Prince Edward Islanders Friday morning.

The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission approved decreases in gasoline, diesel and furnace oil prices.  The price of regular gasoline decreased overnight by 2.0 cents per litre.  The price of furnace oil went down by 4.0 cents per litre.  The price of diesel decreased by 1.0 cent per litre.  Including taxes, pump prices for regular self-serve gasoline now range from 160.5 to 161.7 cents per litre.  Diesel now costs you between 202.9 and 204.0 cents per litre.  The maximum price for furnace oil is 143.9 cents per litre.  Propane price adjustments range from increases of 3.0 to 4.0 cents per litre, putting propane prices in the range of 88.3 to 91.5 cents per litre.

Prince Edward Island has not had a case of measles in more than a decade, but with an explosion of cases in Europe, health officials here are bracing for the possible return of the disease.

Officials with The Guild recently said the building was costly to run, the operation was losing money, and several staff have been laid off.

The provincial government says all-terrain vehicles still won’t be able to use the Confederation Trail.
But it says it will support the Island’s A-T-V Federation in developing a new network of trails for riders.
A report released Thursday says access to the provincewide trail network will remain exclusive for those on foot, bicycle or wheelchair, while people on horseback can still use certain areas on a trial basis.
In the winter, snowmobiles have exclusive access.
Some had said they were worried about trail damage, safety and noise if all-terrain vehicles were allowed on trails.

Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is warning of the presence of fentanyl, a highly potent opioid, in the province.

In the last 24 hours, there has been an increase in the number of overdoses reported in the Charlottetown area. There have been no deaths to report related to these cases.

The substance is sold as Fentanyl, and its appearance is described as orange chunks.  Dr. Morrison says fentanyl is a powerful opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine and has caused accidental overdoses and death in individuals who consume street drugs. She says carrying naloxone and informing others who may use drugs that naloxone is available across PEI are important steps to reduce the risk of possible overdoses.

A Public Health Alert for fentanyl remains in place for the province, and Islanders are encouraged to call 911 right away if they suspect an overdose.

East Prince RCMP and Summerside Police, conducting joint traffic enforcement in St. Eleanors on Tuesday, stopped a vehicle that led to the arrest of three Summerside men.  It also resulted in the seizure of crystal meth, pills and drug paraphernalia. Police say the investigation is ongoing, and the matter is expected in court at a later date.

The RCMP conducted a checkpoint on Route 2 near Scotchfort on Thursday afternoon, and that resulted in two impaired by cannabis arrests in just over an hour.  Over the last three days, the RCMP’s PEI Provincial Priority Unit has made five impaired by cannabis arrests across the province.  Police are awaiting blood sample test results and anticipate these cases will be in court at a later date.  Last year RCMP laid charges in approximately 230 impaired driving investigations.

With cleanup still happening in many parts of P.E.I. after a four-day snowstorm, driving around is no picnic. CBC's Steve Bruce took a spin with driving instructor Joe Byrne to get some tips on how to stay safe on the roads in these conditions.

A day after the P.E.I. Green Party pulled off an upset win in the Borden-Kinkora byelection, it’s clear that health care will be the central focus in the provincial legislature for the district’s next MLA. 

Is there such a thing as too much snow at Brookvale? Superintendent of ski operations Erin Curley talks about how the storm impacted the hill and what's ahead this season.

Prince Edward Island's next MLA sits down with Compass host Louise Martin to reflect on his byelection win in District 19, what it means for the Green Party, and the message it sends the governing Progressive Conservatives.

P.E.I.’s Confederation Trail will not be opened up to more use by all-terrain vehicles after a public survey, and the provincial government will instead support the Island’s ATV Federation in developing a new network of trails for riders.

A critical care nurse with 30 years’ experience told a legislative standing committee Wednesday the province needs to start listening to staff with “an unbiased opinion.”

The Green Party's Matt MacFarlane won a byelection in District 19, Borden-Kinkora, securing a seat that had been held by the PCs. The party says voters gave a failing grade to Dennis King's government on health care. CBC's Kerry Campbell explains.

Travel conditions are improving on P.E.I., but snow plow operators still have a lot of work to do.

Health P.E.I. leadership has told the East Prince Medical Staff Association the plan is to get “a fully functional” intensive care unit back at Prince County Hospital, says Dr. Steven MacNeil.

The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association (UPEIFA) is again raising concerns about a medical school on P.E.I. 

All students in Prince Edward Island are expected to be back in the classroom on Thursday after some enjoyed three days with no school due to the major snowfall that hit the Island over the weekend.

Plows continued to move snow off P.E.I. highways, roads, parking lots — and even a dairy farm — on Wednesday.

Mike Burris owns a dairy farm on Covehead Road. He describes what it's been like recovering from the recent snowstorm. 'Like I need extra work,' he joked while chatting with CBC's Laura Meader.

As P.E.I. residents come together to dig out from the snowstorm get life back to normal, police are warning of fraudsters are taking advantage of the situation.

Mary Robinson was officially sworn in Tuesday as PEI’s newest Senator.  Robinson’s appointment to the Senate was announced on January 22nd. Mary Robinson has been a recognized leader in the agriculture industry, having served as the Vice-President of the World Farmers’ Organization, and managing partner of the Robinson Group of Companies, a 6th-generation farm and agribusiness on the Island.  In the Senate, Robinson joins PEI’s other Senators  — Percy Downe, Brian Francis and Jane MacAdam.

On Tuesday, after the major snowstorm, PEI RCMP laid two charges of impaired driving, and responded to two calls of suspected impaired drivers.  At 11:45 a.m., RCMP stopped a vehicle in the Marshfield area and during a roadside check the driver tested positive for cannabis, resulting in a further demand from police for a blood sample. The vehicle was towed, and the driver was issued a 7-day driving suspension and the vehicle was impounded for three days. Later Tuesday afternoon, during a traffic stop police again noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle and tsay there were signs of the driver being impaired by cannabis. A roadside test of the driver was positive for recent cannabis use. Over the course of the day, PEI RCMP responded to two additional calls from the public about possible impaired drivers, but the Mounties say there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges.

Twice delayed by a winter storm, the byelection for P.E.I.'s District 19, Borden-Kinkora, is finally underway.

Canadian Blood Services is targeting Prince Edward Islanders between the ages of 17 and 35 in a search for potential stem cell donors.

It will be the end of this week before sidewalks are fully cleared of snow in Charlottetown, and work on secondary roads in rural areas is ongoing.

Four candidates are on the ballot Wednesday as the District 19 Borden-Kinkora By-election will finally be held after two postponements brought on by the weekend snow storm. 

Polls are open between 9am and 7pm.  All the details on where you can vote is available on the Elections PEI website, www.electionspei.ca

On the ballot, in alphabetical order, are Matt MacFarlane of the Green Party; Karen Morton of the NDP; Carmen Reeves of the Progressive Conservatives; and Gordon Sobey of the Liberals.   

The chair of the Belfast Community Development Corporation says the group has shelved plans to build affordable housing on land the corporation owns near Lord Selkirk Campground and the Belfast Highland Greens golf course.

Judging from calls made to the RCMP on Prince Edward Island, there was an awful lot of slipping and sliding during the snowstorm that shut down most of the Island over the past five days.