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Improving road safety in PEI

1 day ago | peicanada.com | Melissa Heald

This past November, Island RCMP released an analysis of the leading contributing factors of fatal collisions in PEI. Between January 2019 to October 2024, there were 68 fatal collisions on the Island, with 80 people losing their lives as a result. Those numbers were based on cases where cause for the collision could be determined. kAm%96 E@A E9C66 4@?EC:3FE:?8 724E@CD :? E96D6 72E2= 4@==:D:@?D H6C6 ?@E H62C:?8 2 D62E36=E[ :>A2:C65 5C:G:?8 2?5 DA665]k^Am kAm%96 D276EJ @7 xD=2?5 C@25D 92D 366? 2?
CBDC hosting tariff info event for businesses

6 days ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

With business owners trying to respond to a tariff situation that seems to change every week, an event in eastern PEI is aimed at providing as much information as possible under one roof. The central and eastern chapters of the Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) are hosting a Trade and Tariff Forum on Wednesday at St Joachim’s Parish Hall in Vernon River. It runs from 8:30 am till 4 pm.
Annual gala recognizes local businesses

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Melissa Heald

It was an evening of celebration during the West Prince Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Business Awards Gala at Mill River Resort on April 30. “A strong business community isn’t just built on profits and products - it’s built on people, partnerships, and the power of showing up for one another,” said Executive Director Riley Ramsay before handing out the first award.
Small fire at SK Consolidated extinguished with no issue

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

A small fire at Southern Kings Consolidated School was extinguished without issue between 2 and 3 pm on Wednesday said Matt MacLeod, Public Schools Branch senior communications officer. The Murray River Fire Department responded to the fire which one parent said was with one of the radiators near the main entrance. “All students were evacuated safely onto buses,” MacLeod said.
Souris CAO receives municipal award

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

Town of Souris CAO Shelley LaVie, who has been with the town for over 30 years, recently received the Bruce H Yeo award from the PEI Federation of Municipalities (PEIFM). “Shelley is a great selection,” said federation president Bruce MacDougall.
Merrill Scott remembered: ‘He gave Montague everything he had’

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

Merrill Scott did everything he could to make Montague a better place, and his contributions will continue to benefit the area for years to come. The former mayor, business owner, Rotarian and key player in the construction of the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre passed away April 29 at the age of 84. kA 4=2DDlQAcQmw:D 92=7\46?EFCJ @7 D6CG:46 E@ E96 4@>>F?:EJ 3682? :? `heh H96? E96 $4@EE 72>:=J >@G65 E@ |@?E28F6 7@C 9:D ;@3 2D 62DE6C?
Challenges abound in early days of lobster season

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

From bad weather on the north side to high bait prices, low catches in some areas and low prices across the board, many lobster fishers have had a difficult start to the season. The April 25 start for both the north and south sides was the earliest ever, and fishers are finding the water temperature a lot colder than the start of the 2024 season, which means the lobsters aren’t moving much and catches are lower for some.
Hiding mental health struggles only makes it worse

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

Open and honest conversations about mental health struggles can help those who deal with them and promote greater understanding in society, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) says. The theme for national Mental Health Week from May 5 to 11 is Unmasking Mental Health. kA 4=2DDlQAcQmq6:?8 GF=?6C23=6 H:E9 @E96C A6@A=6 23@FE J@FC >6?E2= 962=E9 AC@3=6>D :D 5:77:4F=E[ 3FE 42? =625 E@ 566A6C 4@?G6CD2E:@?D 2?5 >2<6 J@F 766= =6DD 2=@?6[ D2:5 y2?2 qFC?D[ 2 A66C DFAA@CE H@C<6C H:E9 r|wp :?
Family museum in Georgetown holds many treasures of the past

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

From 1894 to 1978, Therese Mair’s family general store run by Harry Yorston sat at the corner of Kent Street and Richmond Street in Georgetown. They sold everything from lard, cheese and eggs to nails, bolts and cloth. When Yorston passed away, Bea Mair, Therese’s aunt took over the store and turned it into a family museum. When Bea passed away it was passed on to Therese, who still operates it today.
Moms share their passion

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Charlotte MacAulay

For Janet Ching one of the most rewarding things about being a mom is sharing her passion for running with her son. Looking back, eight-year-old Hansen has been involved in the Points East Lighthouse Run/Relay since his very beginning and has continued to be involved to some extent. “I was pregnant with Hansen in 2016 during the first lighthouse run,” Janet said. He travelled the route in a stroller for a couple of years and joined on his bike for the first time when he was three.