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Base MLA pay will rise 2.0 per cent on Sept. 1 and 2.5 per cent on April 1.
17/08/2023

Base MLA pay will rise 2.0 per cent on Sept. 1 and 2.5 per cent on April 1.

Members of P.E.I.’s legislative assembly will see their salaries go up both in September and April, and some government officials will get a big increase next month.

Chief electoral officer says he has "deep concerns regarding the councillors' understanding of the Municipal Government ...
17/08/2023

Chief electoral officer says he has "deep concerns regarding the councillors' understanding of the Municipal Government Act."

Elections P.E.I. usually administers elections in five municipalities in the province, but now Charlottetown is off that list. The reason? The chief electoral officer has 'deep concerns regarding the councillors' understanding of the Municipal Government Act... and the principle of impartial electio...

'They’re having to give up something that they see as a member of their family'
17/08/2023

'They’re having to give up something that they see as a member of their family'

The society says pet adoptions are also a lot slower and the length of stay is increasing for animals across the board.

Several councillors said they have heard about people who live near the Community Outreach Centre being threatened, prop...
15/08/2023

Several councillors said they have heard about people who live near the Community Outreach Centre being threatened, property being damaged, thefts and trespassing.

Prompted by complaints, many from the neighbourhood of the Community Outreach Centre, Charlottetown Deputy Mayor Alanna Jankov put forward a notice of motion for police to create a plan address illicit drug use.

"When you're going down, you have no idea what you're going to see."
15/08/2023

"When you're going down, you have no idea what you're going to see."

Swimming more than 22 metres under the sea off near Tignish last week, a P.E.I. scuba diver came across quite the discovery.

14/08/2023
"We just need to face it and prepare the best we can."
14/08/2023

"We just need to face it and prepare the best we can."

Prince Edward Islanders are being advised to prepare for another hurricane season, even as some continue to deal with fallout from post-tropical storm Fiona last September.

"Now it's time to shine."
13/08/2023

"Now it's time to shine."

After several delays, the Northumberland Strait fall lobster fishery began Sunday.

The bridge was shut down around 12:30 p.m. due to a two-vehicle crash.
13/08/2023

The bridge was shut down around 12:30 p.m. due to a two-vehicle crash.

The Confederation Bridge is open in both directions after a crash involving two vehicles forced it to close temporarily early Sunday afternoon.

Dominic Gallant says he's been a huge comics fan since stumbling upon a bunch at the local library when he was eight yea...
13/08/2023

Dominic Gallant says he's been a huge comics fan since stumbling upon a bunch at the local library when he was eight years old.

A 10-year-old comics fan from Summerside, P.E.I., has written and printed his own comic book, and he's making some good money out of it.

Those attending are often surprised by how simple the vehicles are to drive, said an organizer.
12/08/2023

Those attending are often surprised by how simple the vehicles are to drive, said an organizer.

Safe Drivers P.E.I. is teaming up with the P.E.I.'s Net Zero Office to educate Islanders on electric vehicles. The goal is to encourage more people to use EVs to help reduce carbon emissions.

Once the prey is caught, the moon snail will envelop and suffocate it, secreting an acidic enzyme to soften the shell of...
12/08/2023

Once the prey is caught, the moon snail will envelop and suffocate it, secreting an acidic enzyme to soften the shell of its prey, says an aquatic biologist.

Many beach-goers in P.E.I. have likely seen moon snails before. But these sea creatures have a range of fascinating behaviours that may not be at all apparent behind their shells.

More and more farmers are considering succession planning, according to the P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture.
11/08/2023

More and more farmers are considering succession planning, according to the P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture.

The P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture says there is increased interest from young people looking to pick up family farm operations.

The claim alleges the Oyster Bed Speedway and the organizer "negligently chose not to adopt adequate safety procedures."
11/08/2023

The claim alleges the Oyster Bed Speedway and the organizer "negligently chose not to adopt adequate safety procedures."

The P.E.I. Court of Appeal has ruled a lawsuit over a fatal accident at Oyster Bed Speedway a decade ago can continue.

The P.E.I. government has been working on a housing strategy. That would include fulfilling a promise to eliminate the s...
11/08/2023

The P.E.I. government has been working on a housing strategy. That would include fulfilling a promise to eliminate the social housing registry by 2025.

The value of building permits issued on P.E.I. is way down and so are housing starts. The Construction Association of P.E.I. says a number of factors are coming together to cause the decline.

For safety reasons, relatively good weather is required for setting day, when boats are piled high with lobster traps. 🦞...
11/08/2023

For safety reasons, relatively good weather is required for setting day, when boats are piled high with lobster traps. 🦞🛥

The fall lobster fishery in the Northumberland Strait will begin Sunday following days of delay due to poor weather.

‘He had quite a big liver. He was in good condition.’
11/08/2023

‘He had quite a big liver. He was in good condition.’

Investigators at the Atlantic Veterinary College still don’t know what killed a juvenile great white shark found washed up on a P.E.I. beach this week, but they have ruled some things out.

Some areas on P.E.I. could see as much as 50 millimetres. Wind will begin to pick up overnight, with gusts to 50 km/h af...
11/08/2023

Some areas on P.E.I. could see as much as 50 millimetres. Wind will begin to pick up overnight, with gusts to 50 km/h after midnight.

The possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms Friday has prompted a special weather statement from Environment Canada.

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Not so great: A white shark washed ashore on P.E.I.
Not so great: A white shark washed ashore on P.E.I.

An endangered white shark was found dead along P.E.I.'s north shore. CBC's Nicola MacLeod walks us through what we know.

Wounded veterans face battle with government bureaucracy
Wounded veterans face battle with government bureaucracy

Some doctors say they don’t have time to fill out the paperwork necessary for veterans to receive disability benefits. But without a doctor, veterans say they can't get the help they need.

Meet the Islander keeping the Snowbirds flyin' high
Meet the Islander keeping the Snowbirds flyin' high

One high school elective is all it took for Avery Arsenault to fall in love with the skies. Now she's an aviation technician with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, working on the fleet of CT-114 Tutor turbojets. Let's goooooo!!!

Here's what you need to know as P.E.I. deals with whirlwind of rising gas prices
Here's what you need to know as P.E.I. deals with whirlwind of rising gas prices

Gas prices in P.E.I. keep going up after the Island switched over to the federal carbon pricing system. CBC explains what fuel taxes have kicked in, what's still to come and a rebate that adds a little relief along the way.

Traffic, safety top concerns as Summerside axes high-density housing plan
Traffic, safety top concerns as Summerside axes high-density housing plan

ICYMI: Dozens of people attended a city council meeting in Summerside to urge councillors to stop a housing proposal in the north end. Here's what happened.

What it means when P.E.I. gets an air quality alert
What it means when P.E.I. gets an air quality alert

Typically, Prince Edward Island's air quality is on the good side, but an alert went out last week warning of bad air quality across the province. Here's what you need to know.

P.E.I. school starts pawsitively perfect drop-off tradition, all thanks to a student's love of dogs
P.E.I. school starts pawsitively perfect drop-off tradition, all thanks to a student's love of dogs

Stratford Elementary Grade 6 student Rosie MacInnis adores dogs, so she and her school started a new tradition where parents bring their pups for morning drop off. It's a HUGE hit!! 🐶🐶🐶🐶

Take a look at some of the best Brian Higgins moments over the years
Take a look at some of the best Brian Higgins moments over the years

Over his 21-year career at CBC P.E.I. Brian Higgins has covered countless stories. Here are some of his most memorable moments.

CBC's Brian Higgins retires after 21 years of reporting on P.E.I.
CBC's Brian Higgins retires after 21 years of reporting on P.E.I.

On his final day before retirement, Brian Higgins joins Compass host Louise Martin for one last interview on his 21-year career with CBC P.E.I. 🥹🥹🥹

Teen dance troupe from P.E.I. to perform in festival at Disney World
Teen dance troupe from P.E.I. to perform in festival at Disney World

Dance Virtuosa's young company will perform at Disney World this week as part of the Dance the World Festival. What a trip!!! It's an opportunity their instructor says could open doors for the teens, if they choose that career path.

Net-zero broadcast with a little help from the sun!
Net-zero broadcast with a little help from the sun!

You may have noticed many different green initiatives on Compass this week. We’ve been running around the province doing live broadcasts entirely powered by THE SUN! And showing off some of the cool initiatives happening around the province to help toward net zero goals.

How do police determine whether to issue an Amber Alert?
How do police determine whether to issue an Amber Alert?

This week's Amber Alert was only the second time one has been issued on P.E.I. CBC explains the criteria that need to be met for police to send one out to the public.

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