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Prince Edward Island reports $14.8-million deficit in fiscal 2023-24

Prince Edward Island reports $14.8-million deficit in fiscal 2023-24

CHARLOTTETOWN — The government of Prince Edward Island is reporting a deficit of $14.8 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year ending March 31. The figure is $82.8 million smaller than the $97.6-million deficit forecast in the spring 2023 budget.
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Cold case: Man pleads not guilty to killing P.E.I. teacher in 1988

Cold case: Man pleads not guilty to killing P.E.I. teacher in 1988

CHARLOTTETOWN — Todd Joseph Gallant has pleaded not guilty to the 1988 killing of Prince Edward Island teacher Byron Carr. A spokesperson for the Island's Crown prosecutors' office says the plea was entered today in Supreme Court.
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Einarson tops fellow Canadian Homan to win HearingLife Tour Challenge curling event

Einarson tops fellow Canadian Homan to win HearingLife Tour Challenge curling event

CHARLOTTETOWN — Kerri Einarson took down Rachel Homan 5-4 in an all-Canadian women's final at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament on Sunday. Ottawa's Homan held a 3-1 lead after four ends before Einarson of Gimli, Man.
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Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event

Homan, Einarson and McEwen advance to quarterfinals at Grand Slam of Curling event

CHARLOTTETOWN — Canada's Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson advanced to the women's quarterfinals at the HearingLife Tour Challenge with wins on Friday, while Mike McEwen moved on to the men's final eight.
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Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener

CHARLOTTETOWN — Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday's third draw.
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P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — A parasite threatening Prince Edward Island's world-renowned oyster industry has likely spread to a majority of the bays and rivers around the province, a federal official said Thursday.
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Lawes downs Tirinzoni, Constantini earns second upset in Grand Slam curling opener

Lawes downs Tirinzoni, Constantini earns second upset in Grand Slam curling opener

CHARLOTTETOWN — Kaitlyn Lawes downed four-time women's world curling champion Silvana Tirinzoni 4-3 at the HearingLife Tour Challenge on Wednesday.
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New-look Grand Slam of Curling series kicks off under new ownership

New-look Grand Slam of Curling series kicks off under new ownership

The Grand Slam of Curling season kicked off Tuesday with a new look and improved viewing options as The Curling Group made its presence felt right away at the HearingLife Tour Challenge.
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Parasite threatening P.E.I. oyster industry continues to spread

Parasite threatening P.E.I. oyster industry continues to spread

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the further spread of a parasite threatening Prince Edward Island's lucrative oyster industry.
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Ferry service between Nova Scotia, P.E.I. won't resume until at least Oct. 19

Ferry service between Nova Scotia, P.E.I. won't resume until at least Oct. 19

CHARLOTTETOWN — Ferry service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia has been delayed until Oct. 19.
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