Kyle Cotton

Charlottetown

Reporter at Peicanada.com

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EKSP compressor install delayed

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

The new compressor that was supposed to be installed at the Eastern Kings Sportsplex before next season won’t be installed until next summer. “The compressors have been ordered but, unfortunately, with the delay in funding approval, the delivery is not expected until December of 2025,” said Souris CAO Shelley LaVie at the June 9 Souris town council meeting. kAm{@HE96C’D[ E96 4@>A2?J 2H2C565 E96 E6?56C E@ 5@ E96 H@C<[ E@=5 E96 E@H?
Montague goaltender drafted by the Sea Dogs

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

Jase MacPherson struggled to get to sleep in his hotel bed in Quebec City the night of June 6 as day two of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League entry draft was mere hours away. The Montague goaltender had been contacted by a few teams who were interested, but the Saint John Sea Dogs stood out as the top contender to draft him. kAm#6AC6D6?E2E:G6D 7C@> E96 $62 s@8D H6C6 @? DE286 E@ 2??@F?46 E96 ahE9 @G6C2== A:4<]k^Am kAm“%96 $62 s@8D 2C6 AC@F5 E@ D6=64E 7C@> E96 z6?D:?8E@?
It's a privilege, not a right

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

It’s evident that ATVs are a prominent aspect of culture in eastern Canada. But as with most things driving ATVs comes with a risk. kAmx? |2J @7 a_ac[ 2 `d\J62C\@=5 H2D <:==65 :? q2E9FCDE[ }q 5F6 E@ 2? p%' 244:56?E] %H@ @E96C E66?286CD H6C6 492C865 7@C 52?86C@FD 5C:G:?8]k^AmkAm%96 244:56?E H2D 2G@:523=6]k^AmkAmx7 2?JE9:?8[ C:56CD D9@F=5 E2<6 E92E 2D 2 D:8? @7 42FE:@? 2?5 C6>6>36C CF=6D 2C6 AFE :?
DUI numbers unacceptable says MADD

2 weeks ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

Since the beginning of 2025, 24 individuals in Georgetown Provincial Court have appeared on impaired driving charges. In the first sitting of June, there were five people on the docket compared to just three in the month of May. kA 4=2DDlQAcQmxD=2?5\H:56 af :>A2:C65 5C:G6CD H6C6 2CC6DE65 :? |2J] x? a_ac E96C6 H6C6 ab_ 2CC6DED]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQAcQmz2C6? r=:?E@?[ AC6D:56?E @7 |pss z:?8D U2>Aj "F66?D !tx r92AE6C[ D2:5 E96D6 ?F>36CD 2C6 5:D2AA@:?E:?8]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQAcQm“(6 <?@H H96?
Really? It's getting more expensive?

3 weeks ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

The University of Prince Edward Island is ruffling the feathers of students once again, just two years after professors at the school went on strike. UPEI is increasing its tuition fees for domestic students by 6.5 per cent and international students 7.5 per cent. kAm~?6 @7 E96 C62D@?D 7@C E96 :?4C62D6 :? EF:E:@? C2E6D :D E96 564C62D6 :? 7:CDE\J62C :?E6C?2E:@?2= 6?C@==>6?ED H9:=6 E96 D49@@= :D 6IA64E:?8 6?C@==>6?E ?F>36CD E@ 4@?E:?F6 E@ 5C@A]k^AmkAm#:D:?8 EF:E:@? 4@DED 255 >@C6 DEC6DD E@ DEF56?ED :? 2?
Balloon destined for Europe lands in Cardross

4 weeks ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

All three occupants of a nitrogen-powered hot air balloon walked away on their own strength after an unexpected controlled landing in Cardross, according to Cardigan Deputy Fire Chief Ben Riley. He said one occupant suffered a minor ankle injury while another suffered a minor hand injury, but no one was taken to hospital. kAm“uC@> E96 C@25[ H6 4@F=5 D66 E96 32==@@? DECF?8 FA 282:?DE E96 3CFD9[” #:=6J D2:5] “(6 :>>65:2E6=J 925 6J6D @?
Remembering a modest Cyril Chapman

1 month ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

Cyril “BB” Chapman was not only a successful businessman, but a man who always put family first. The Little Harbour resident and longtime owner of Chapman Brothers Construction passed away on May 21 at the age of 82. He and his late brother Buddy started the family business six decades ago, which is still run by family today. Neighbour and childhood friend Justin McKinnon said for Chapman family always came first. “As far as I’m concerned, he was just a pure gentleman.
MRHS goes to Europe

1 month ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

After two years of preparation, Grade 11 and 12 students from Montague Regional High School, MRHS, travelled to Europe. They spent 11 days from April 28 to May 8 travelling through France, the Netherlands and Belgium learning about the first and second World Wars.
It’s not in the public’s interest

1 month ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

It happens time and time again. Criminals convicted of serious crimes are let back into the community with what seems like a slap on the wrist. There was public outrage with outcome of the charges in the death of Tyson MacDonald. Seemingly no one was satisfied with the punishment the youth convicted of manslaughter and interfering with human remains received. kAmx? 2 >@C6 C646?E 42D6[ |:E496== |:==2C :D DE:== 2==@H65 E@ 5C:G6 2 ECF4< 7@C 2 =:G:?8 56DA:E6 A=625:?8 8F:=EJ :?
Murray Harbour memorial for those lost at sea

1 month ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

In 2018, former Murray Harbour councillor Derek Squirell wanted to build of Faye Fraser’s idea from years prior, trying to find a way to commemorate those in Murray Harbour lost at sea. Now, seven years later the Lost at Sea Memorial stands at the waterfront. kAm“(6’C6 9@?@FC:?8 E9@D6 A6@A=6 3642FD6 E96J 92G6 >256 >2;@C 4@?EC:3FE:@?D E@ ?@E ;FDE @FC G:==286[ 3FE D@4:6EJ :? 86?6C2=[” D2:5 $BF:C6==]k^Am kAm%96 >6>@C:2= :D >256 FA @7 E9C66 D64E:@?D]k^AmkAmp?