P.E.I. inflation rate rises again, but below national average these days
The inflation rate on P.E.I. climbed back over three per cent in August, but it stayed below the national average, which was also up last month. Statistics Canada released the…
Lee not nearly as strong as Fiona, but a ‘big, big storm’
Prince Edward Island will start feeling the impact of Hurricane Lee overnight Friday, and the winds will not subside until Sunday. The current track of Lee has it downgraded to…
Hurricane Lee forecast shifts east, stronger winds expected for P.E.I.
While it is still far from the storm Fiona was, the forecast track for Hurricane Lee has shifted to the east in the last 24 hours, and that means a…
It’s no Fiona, but ‘Lee is no joke,’ says CBC meteorologist
Hurricane Lee, which will likely be downgraded to a tropical low as it hits the Maritimes this weekend, is not expected to bring anything like the devastation Fiona did last year but…
P.E.I. renter urges caution after scammer uses Airbnb unit to dupe multiple people
A spokesperson with Airbnb sent CBC News a statement that said issues like this are rare, but are taken seriously when they happen. The company said the guest involved has…
Hurricane Lee forecast to lose strength as it approaches Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canadians can expect to feel the impact of Hurricane Lee this weekend but it is not forecast to be a repeat of post-tropical storm Fiona last year, which caused widespread…
Keeping up with housing for growing population ‘a pipe dream,’ says P.E.I. construction association
Without a huge increase in the construction industry labour force, there is no hope of building the number of homes that would be required to keep pace with Prince Edward Island's…
Police warn P.E.I. drivers to watch for school buses as classes begin
It's the first day of class for most P.E.I. children, and police are reminding Island drivers to watch out for school buses when they hit the road. Last year, the RCMP received…
New government emergency team to ensure ‘everything ties together’
The P.E.I. government has announced a Major Incident Readiness Team, bringing together several government departments to prepare for future weather-related disasters. Chaired by Public Safety Minister Bloyce Thompson, MIRT includes…
P.E.I. government ponying up to fix Hermanville wind farm
With energy production at the Hermanville wind farm in eastern P.E.I. going from bad to worse, the provincial government has decided to make repairs itself, despite the fact it has…