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P.E.I. Family Violence Prevention Services has 2 new ways to offer psychological support

P.E.I. Family Violence Prevention Services has come up with ways to deliver more free psychological support to its clients, with the help of the University of Prince Edward Island and an innovative enterprise it calls The Nest. 

Too soon to tell if Charlottetown short-term rental rules are making things better, says city

The regulation of short-term rentals is going well in Charlottetown, according to the city, but officials say it's still too early to know if it's having the desired impact on the housing shortage.

Proposed changes for non-Islanders buying municipal property facing criticism

A proposed change to how non-residents would be allowed to buy property on Prince Edward Island is raising concerns about the consequences it could have on municipalities. 

New guidelines to treat childhood obesity send mixed messages, says UPEI prof

A UPEI associate professor and clinical dietician is calling new Canadian guidelines to treat childhood obesity problematic, given that they recommend medications or surgeries for some youth.

Home-care program thought to be $5.6M over budget highlights P.E.I. union's privatization fears

The P.E.I. Union of Public Sector Employees is raising concerns about a home-care program that it says is an example of health-care privatization — and seems to be millions of dollars over budget.

5 years on from COVID, what's changed and what hasn't in P.E.I.'s long-term care homes?

CBC Prince Edward Island is looking back at five years ago this month — how COVID changed Islanders' lives, what the response looked like, and what's been learned. People in long-term care and their families were among the most affected by COVID restrictions.

P.E.I.'s response to U.S. tariffs is missing key elements, says Opposition

Opposition party politicians on P.E.I. say the provincial government's response to the 25 per cent tariffs on virtually all Canadian goods imported into the United States lacks urgency and substance. 

P.E.I. community searching for names of military members before they are forgotten

A remembrance committee in Fort Augustus, P.E.I., is on a mission to ensure those from the area who provided military service are never forgotten.

Housing, cost of living among top concerns UPEI students tell government officials

The housing crisis, changing political climates and a high cost of living were top of mind on Thursday evening at a student union-led event meant to bring students and government officials together.

Charlottetown Privateers optimistic about new turf fields following committee meeting

Over 100 people showed up to City Hall on Wednesday in support of the tackle and flag football group, which has been advocating for two multi-use turf fields to be built near Simmons Sports Centre.