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Workplace sexual violence against temporary foreign workers in P.E.I. underreported, advocates say
Those who took part in a panel discussion on Charlottetown last week say that protective mechanisms for foreign workers that would make them less vulnerable to abuse need to be implemented by the federal and provincial governments.
Advocates urge P.E.I. to move swiftly on lung cancer screening program
The Canadian Cancer Society says Prince Edward Island is falling behind its Atlantic neighbours when it comes to detecting the disease.
Murray Harbour councillor takes case to P.E.I. Supreme Court
A Murray Harbour councillor who posted a controversial sign on his property brought his case to P.E.I. Supreme Court on Thursday.
Islanders concerned following 2nd school bus crash at Queens County intersection
Islanders are raising concerns about a Queens County intersection that has seen two collisions involving school buses in the span of just a few years.
How P.E.I. businesses encouraging Islanders to shop local amid U.S. tariff threat
Some Island businesses are introducing creative incentives to encourage shoppers to support local or buy Canadian-made products amid the Trump administration's threats of punishing new tariffs on Canadian imports into the U.S.
Islanders concerned about uncertain economic future, even after tariff pause
Despite a 30-day tariff reprieve, many P.E.I. businesses remain concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump could decide to hit Canadian goods with an import tax in the future.
P.E.I.'s pause on safe injection site shows 'lack of courage and commitment,' says PEERS Alliance
The organization that was set to operate a safe injection site in Charlottetown says it was "disheartened" and "surprised" to learn the province wouldn’t be continuing the project as planned.
MLAs won't return to P.E.I. legislature early to debate tariff plan, says Speaker
Darlene Compton is denying a request from the Liberal Party to reconvene the P.E.I. Legislative Assembly on Feb. 11 so MLAs could discuss the province's plan to tackle potential U.S. tariffs.
Islanders say they'll opt to buy Canadian amid tariff turmoil with U.S.
Amid looming tariff threats, some Islanders say they’re changing their shopping habits to buy more Canadian-made goods.
Sexual violence awareness campaign seeks to create a culture of care on P.E.I.
Almost a year into P.E.I.'s awareness campaign around sexual violence, the province says it's seeing results.