Carolyn Ryan

3 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Sheehan Desjardins |Carolyn Ryan

A Prince Edward Island man wants others to be aware of a federal program that offers compensation for serious and permanent injuries from vaccines approved by Health Canada, since he missed the deadline for applying and has been left in dire straits. Kent Gillespie used to rotate among three different occupations to make a living. "I was doing construction, I've been cooking for a lot of years and I had my own painting company," he said during an interview with CBC News at his Charlottetown home.

2 months ago | cbc.ca | Carolyn Ryan |Nicola MacLeod

PEI·NewThe six jurors who heard evidence at the coroner's inquest into the death of Colton Clarkin have returned with 12 recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths —including deals with forensic psychiatric hospitals in other provinces to have them accept Island patients found not criminally responsible for offences.

Dec 4, 2024 | cbc.ca | Carolyn Ryan

PEI·BreakingNorthumberland Ferries Ltd. finally has a ship taking vehicles and passengers across the strait between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, more than 10 weeks after both ferries were put out of service by the need for repairs. Last time Northumberland Ferries vessel carried paying customers was Sept.

Nov 29, 2024 | cbc.ca | Carolyn Ryan

PEI·NewAlmost exactly 150 years after the birth of P.E.I. author Lucy Maud Montgomery, the manuscript for her most beloved novel has been added to a United Nations register that highlights Canadian heritage. Registry acknowledges documents, maps and photos important to history of Canada Carolyn Ryan · CBC News · Posted: Nov 29, 2024 2:32 PM EST | Last Updated: 9 minutes agoLucy Maud Montgomery is best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables.

Nov 22, 2024 | cbc.ca | Carolyn Ryan

PEI·NewEnvironment Canada says strong winds could cause damage to roofs and windows in Kings County and Prince County this weekend, with power outages possible from fallen tree branches. Environment Canada says Kings, Prince counties could see damage from strong windsCarolyn Ryan · CBC News · Posted: Nov 22, 2024 4:02 PM EST | Last Updated: 3 minutes agoAdvisories issued by Environment Canada on Friday as Prince Edward Islanders await a windy and wet weekend.