PEI News

Prince Edward Island election into final day of campaigning with vote on Monday

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's election campaign rolled through its final weekend with the Progressive Conservatives in a celebratory mood, while the Liberals steeled themselves to battle it out with the Greens heading to the ballot Monday.

Apr 2, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

New bishop appointed to head Diocese of Charlottetown

CHARLOTTETOWN — Roman Catholics in Prince Edward Island have a new leader. A message on the website for the Diocese of Charlottetown says Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Joseph Dabrowski as the 14th bishop of Charlottetown.

Apr 2, 2023 12:38 PM Read more >

Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative leader was put on the defensive on issues such as health care and climate change but didn't take the bait in the only televised leaders debate ahead of the April 3 provincial election.

Mar 27, 2023 6:58 PM Read more >

Elections P.E.I. reports 'busy' turnout at first advance poll of provincial election

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's election agency is describing turnout for the first advance poll as "busy," after over 13,000 people cast ballots on Saturday. Elections P.E.I.

Mar 26, 2023 12:59 PM Read more >

P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

CHARLOTTETOWN — As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote — a battle some experts say could result in lost seats.

Mar 26, 2023 5:23 AM Read more >

Comments on trans rights, COVID vaccines catching up with P.E.I. Tories in campaign

CHARLOTTETOWN — Controversial comments and social media activity from some P.E.I.

Mar 22, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

University of PEI Faculty Association says members on strike as negotiations stall

CHARLOTTETOWN — Members of the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association began picketing Monday, as the Atlantic region's third university strike in two months got underway.

Mar 20, 2023 1:35 PM Read more >

Reds roll over Golden Bears 3-0 to net U Sports men's hockey title

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of New Brunswick Reds are the new golden boys of U Sports men's hockey. The Reds defeated the Alberta Golden Bears 3-0 on Sunday in the championship final of the eight-team tourney at the Eastlink Centre.

Mar 19, 2023 6:48 PM Read more >

UNB Reds punch ticket to U Sports men's hockey final with 6-3 win over Patriotes

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of New Brunswick Reds will be playing the Alberta Golden Bears for a national title after defeating the defending champion University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières Patriotes 6-3 on Saturday at the U Sports men's hockey ch

Mar 18, 2023 9:49 PM Read more >

Prince Edward Island upsets top-seeded Calgary in U Sports men's hockey championship

CHARLOTTETOWN — The host Prince Edward Island Panthers upset the top-seeded Calgary Dinos 4-2 in the U Sports men's hockey championship quarterfinals Friday. Alberta's Golden Bears blanked Windsor's Lancer 7-0 in the other quarterfinal to advance.

Mar 17, 2023 7:31 PM Read more >