Susan Doucette recently received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her work educating others about palliative care. Doucette spoke to CBC's Steve Bruce about the award.

The PC MLA secured a federal Conservative nomination, which will soon trigger a byelection in Charlottetown-Hillsborough Park that could have major political implications for P.E.I., says UPEI political science professor Don Desserud.

A former employee of the Chez-Nous community care co-operative in Wellington has pleaded guilty to misusing a company credit card to defraud her employer of nearly $18,000.

A legislative standing committee and the Coalition for the Protection of P.E.I. Lands are both calling on the province’s Minister of Land Steven Myers to order a new investigation looking into Buddhist land holdings in the province.

Piles of ice have washed onto the wharf in Cape Egmont, P.E.I., and frozen in place until the spring. Photos have already been circulating online and CBC's Jane Robertson stopped by to take in the icy display.

Charlottetown PC MLA Natalie Jameson will be the Conservative Party of Canada's candidate for Charlottetown in the next federal election.

A Murray Harbour councillor who posted a controversial sign on his property brought his case to P.E.I. Supreme Court on Thursday. 

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. 

Matt Rainnie is a household name for many Islanders, but now the long-time CBC P.E.I. host is on the Mainstreet to retirement. He joins CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin to reflect on his decades-long career and looks ahead to what's next after signing off from the airwaves.

With 1,000 Canadian patients waiting for lifesaving stem cell transplants, students on the Island are being asked this week to help give them a better chance of survival.

Porter Airlines is adding a new direct route between Charlottetown and Toronto this summer.

Federal cabinet minister Anita Anand says the regulations that are often criticized as barriers to trade between Canadian provinces could all crumble within a month. The minister says the federal government is making fast progress working with the provinces and territories towards eliminating trade barriers. Anand says Donald Trump’s tariff threats has brought new urgency to the issue. 

A 61 year old Charlottetown man has been charged with theft of a vehicle and breach of probation after a truck was stolen this week from a parking area on Kent Street. Police say a man was seen by E-Watch cameras stealing the truck and the surveillance was able to track it through until police found it abandoned. The suspect was also identified by the surveillance and arrested Tuesday night.

A two vehicle collision on Route 2 in Hazel Grove yesterday morning resulted in the death of a Queens County man in his twenties. RCMP say it appears a car crossed the highway centre lane and collided with a small SUV coming in the opposite direction. The driver and lone occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman in the other vehicle suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. 

Prince Edward Island is celebrating after recording a big year for tourism, setting new annual records for visitation and economic impact on the island. The 2024 tourism year saw the island welcome 1.7-million visitors and generate 520-million dollars in spending on the local economy. 

Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry accounts for approximately 6 per cent of the province’s gross domestic product – three times the national average – and supports 8,900 full-time equivalent jobs annually in communities across the province. Looking ahead to 2025, the Government of Prince Edward Island and industry partners will continue to innovate and drive strategic growth in alignment with the all-of-industry five-year tourism strategy.

Summerside residents got the chance to share their opinions on what they want the future of the city's electricity system to look like.

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TODAY:  Sunny with increasing cloud later in the day. High -5°  windchill -12°

TONIGHT:  Snow starts this evening.  5cms.  South wind gusting to 40. Temperature rising to 3° by the morning.

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The number of Japanese visitors to P.E.I. has never returned to the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, but some tourism operators hope a new animated series about Anne of Green Gables — and the attention it's getting in Japan — will help.

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.

Ross Campbell is bringing Souris to Charlottetown on Friday. He’s donating Islanders tickets to families in the Souris Minor Hockey Association and to Souris Regional School. The assistant captain tells CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin what inspired Ross Campbell Night.

P.E.I. saw another record-breaking year for tourism in 2024, according to a government media release, setting new records for both the number of people who visited the Island and the economic impact.

Health P.E.I. has launched a revamped patient registry system, aiming to make it easier and faster to connect Islanders with care providers.

An Island man who used to live in Cornwall but is now serving six years in a federal penitentiary for sex crimes against a minor will have to stay in prison as he waits for his case to proceed before the P.E.I. Court of Appeal. 

P.E.I. RCMP say the driver of a car was killed Wednesday morning when the car crossed the centre line and collided with an oncoming SUV in Hazel Grove.

Many Islanders are making efforts to support local and Canadian businesses amid trade tensions between Canada and the U.S.

The provincial government is providing $136,000 in grants to support innovative projects that promote healthier communities and help prevent chronic diseases through community and school-based initiatives.

This year, the 2024-2025 LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program is funding 30 projects, highlighting the creativity and commitment of Islanders to improving health and wellness.

Among the community-focused initiatives:

• The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre is partnering up with 4th year nursing students to educate UPEI students on reducing harms related to alcohol through awareness campaigns and education modules.
• Lennox Island First Nation will support women’s health through the Tajikei Women’s Wellness Group, providing a safe and supportive space for women to focus on their well-being.
• The Charlottetown Learning Centre Foundation will be creating ‘Heart Health Kits’ and ‘Cognitive Care Kits’ for the public to easily access and borrow from the library. These kits will help make resources accessible for things blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and information and support for caretakers who have a loved one with cognitive decline.

Schools are also leading the way with wellness projects and will use funding to inspire students and their communities, projects include:

• At Belfast Consolidated, students will develop Wellness Gardens to learn about healthy eating, sustainability, and mentorship through hands-on activities in developing and maintaining a school garden.
• Central Queens Elementary School is introducing students to art and expression through a photography club unlocking creativity in students who may have limited opportunity to participate outside of school hours.
• Queen Elizabeth Elementary is hosting sessions throughout the winter to help strength the connections between students, families, and the community. These sessions will include education on stress management, self-regulation, mental health support, and encourage deeper family bonds and stronger ties with the community.

The provincial government wants to hear from Island residents to help shape the next Poverty Elimination Strategy for the province.  In collaboration with the Poverty Elimination Council, an updated Strategy is being developed with input from Islanders who are asked to share their thoughts on important issues such as poverty, food insecurity and homelessness. The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act that was passed in 2021 requires the Poverty Elimination Strategy to be updated every five years. There are several ways that Island residents can provide input on the Poverty Elimination Strategy including  completing the survey online at www.peisocialsurvey.com or you can; 

• Call 1-866-501-8207 (toll free) and leave a detailed voicemail
• Email a written submission to [email protected](link sends e-mail)
• Mail a written submission to:

Poverty Elimination Strategy
c/o Department of Social Development and Seniors
11 Kent Street PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

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The OREO Footlong Cookie starts with Subway’s decadent chocolate cookie dough and OREO cookie pieces, topped with sweet vanilla cream and finished with even more OREO cookie pieces.

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TODAY: Sun and cloud. Northwest wind gusting to 40. Steady near -14°

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The P.E.I. Alliance for Mental Well-Being is defending its decision to spend a top-up to its government-funded budget internally, rather than giving it out in community grants.

A new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation says people with congenital heart disease are living longer thanks to improved diagnosis and care. Santina Beaton-MacEachern spoke with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about her experience.

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.

A planned 25 per cent tariff on virtually all Canadian goods entering the U.S. isn't happening — for now. But as CBC’s Wayne Thibodeau reports, the uncertainty for many businesses in the province isn’t over despite the 30-day reprieve.

Canadians preparing for tariffs and trade wars on Monday were making plans to buy local and support Canadian. Then it was announced a deal was reached to put the tariffs on hold for at least 30 days. CBC's Alex MacIsaac stepped out to see what Islanders had to say about the turmoil.

Health P.E.I. is moving ahead with plans to rebuild its senior executive team, paying particular attention to salary levels in light of a report from the auditor general that found several executives received raises without the necessary government approvals.

A 30-day pause on U.S. tariffs is welcome news, says P.E.I. Premier Dennis King, but Canada can't let its guard down in what he calls an "extremely fluid" situation. King speaks with CBC's Wayne Thibodeau about the ongoing tariff threat, plans to help Islanders buy local and what's next for the province.

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. 

A 30-day pause on U.S. tariffs is good news for key industries in P.E.I. — for now. But the temporary truce hasn’t eased the anxiety of industry leaders on the Island, who say there’s still much uncertainty ahead.

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TODAY:  Snow ending this morning. Mix of sun and cloud. Northwest wind gusting 50 this morning. Falling to -5° this afternoon.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy. Northwest wind gusting 50. Low -12°

TOMORROW: Sun and cloud. Steady near -13°

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Many Islanders are concerned about the recent PowerSchool breach, especially when it comes to privacy issues around their children, says the P.E.I. Home and School Federation.

Indigenous artists in the province are getting a wider audience thanks to the art bank program. Since 2021, more than 20 pieces of artwork have been purchased. CBC's Nancy Russell speaks with photographer Patricia Bourque to find out how she's spreading awareness about the program.

The leader of P.E.I.’s Liberal Party is calling on the government to reconvene the legislative assembly as soon as possible to debate the province’s tariff response. 

Dr. Trevor Jain is currently in Latvia as part of Operation Reassurance, a NATO mission to defend Latvia from Russian aggression. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Dr. Jain from his post for this month's Talk with the Doc.

Amid looming tariff threats, some Islanders say they’re changing their shopping habits to buy more Canadian-made goods. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says “proposed tariffs” between Canada and the United States will be paused for at least 30 days while the countries work together on the border.

The statement on X came after Trudeau spoke with President Donald Trump by phone twice Monday.

Many people across the country are closely watching the tariff tensions between Canada and the United States. CBC's Connor Lamont went to Royalty Crossing mall in Charlottetown to find out how shoppers are feeling about it all.

The news of expected U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods has prompted a cross-country campaign to buy local, and also ramped up anti-American sentiment. P.E.I. Premier Dennis King says he believes Canadians are expressing their disappointment, frustration and anger over the actions of the Trump administration.

Premier Dennis King says his government is prepared to roll out "extraordinary efforts" to help Island households and businesses weather a forthcoming trade war between the U.S. and Canada that could have big impacts on P.E.I.

Premier Dennis King says he’s asked the Ministers who are a part of PEI’s Cabinet Committee on U-S Relations to look into possible support programs to help Islanders and those PEI industries and businesses that will be hit hard by the imposition of tariffs by the U-S. 

The Premier says that includes reviewing every COVID program, every Fiona program, and every Potato Wart program that was rolled out to see what can be moved on quickly if necessary.  King says the federal government has said it will be there to support, and there has been talk of a COVID-level response.

On Sunday, the PEI Government announced some measures it will be taking as a result of the U-S tariff announcement.  The Province will take immediate steps to remove U.S. based products from liquor stores and will be limiting procurement with U.S. based companies.  By Tuesday, all American wines, beer, and spirits will be removed from provincial liquor store shelves across the province. It also means that restaurants and agency stores can’t reorder or restock U.S. products.  In addition, current procurement with U.S. companies is being reviewed and wherever possible, the provincial government will be limiting commerce with U.S. companies and entities.  That will include canceling existing contracts, and limiting the ability for U.S. companies to bid or compete for provincial government contracts.   King says that would include the Province’s NHL deal, which he says is on the table.

Responding to tariffs imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump, P.E.I. premier is vowing to take further steps to protect the Island’s economy — including the possibility of scrapping the multimillion-dollar NHL deal.