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Amalgamation, annexation process in MGA needs improvement

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Melissa Heald

The Chief Administrative Officer for Greenmount-Montrose calls the amalgamation and annexation process within the Municipal Government Act (MGA) undemocratic. “Amalgamation and annexation is not necessarily a bad thing, but it needs to be proved to me it’s a win-win situation for everyone involved,” said Dave Pizio. kAm%96 |vp :D E96 AC:>2CJ =68:D=2E:@? E92E 8@G6C?D 9@H >F?:4:A2=:E:6D @A6C2E6 :? !C:?46 t5H2C5 xD=2?5] %96 p4E 3642>6 =2H :?
ADL hurt by aluminum tariff, but dairy spared so far

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

The Canadian dairy industry has so far been spared from Donald Trump’s tariff regime, but PEI’s biggest dairy processor is still taking a hit. Michael MacDonald of Little Pond, chair of the board for Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL), said the cost of aluminum tariffs will be in the millions per year. kAm%CF>A :>A@D65 2 ad A6C 46?E E2C:77 @? 2== 2=F>:?F> 2?5 DE66= :>A@CED :?E@ E96 &$ =2DE >@?E9[ 2?5 r2?252 C6DA@?565 H:E9 C6E2=:2E@CJ E2C:77D @?
RCMP reverses decision to withhold reports from public

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

Mayors in eastern PEI are applauding the provincial RCMP’s decision to make monthly council reports open to the public again, reversing Kings District’s decision in January to withhold them. The reports give councillors a picture of the RCMP’s local activities for that month, including number of calls broken down by offence type, updates on major files, checkstops and the district’s personnel.
Belfast calls for equal ferry, bridge treatment

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

Federal candidates in Cardigan have reaffirmed their support for the Wood Islands ferry service in response to an open letter from the Rural Municipality of Belfast (RMB) calling for equal treatment of ferry and bridge tolls. The service is essential for eastern PEI and an “integral link” for a health and vibrant tourism industry, said the letter signed by RMB Mayor Garth Gillis.
First court appearance on arson charge

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

The man charged with arson in relation to a fire that was set in an apartment building on Campbellton Street in Montague on March 31 made his first court appearance on April 8. Charles Chad Boshuis is charged with arson with disregard for human life, possession of an incendiary material, three counts of damage to property, five counts of violating probation, two counts of assault and breaching of recognizance. kAmw6 2AA62C65 G:2 G:56@ 7C@> ;2:=]k^Am kAmp H2CC2?E H2D :DDF65 7@C q@D9F:D @?
A counter to economic decline

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

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Organizations join forces for mapping workshops

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Melissa Heald

Mapping sessions held throughout the western region last week were about looking at existing assets and how those could be used to strengthen communities. Focusing on tourism development, energy and emissions planning and recreation enhancement, the sessions were a collaboration between Develop West Prince, North Cape Coastal Drive, Clean Foundation and recreational partners. kAm~?6 @7 E96D6 D6DD:@?D H6C6 96=5 2E E96 p=36CE@? pCED 2?5 w6C:E286 rF=EFC6 r6?EC6 @?
Launching farmer uses natural pasturing

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Kyle Cotton

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Charlottetown gets its comeuppance

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

Everyone should be concerned when the province takes matters into its own hands using legal manoeuvres to get what it wants. It’s like the notwithstanding clause - it’s there, it’s technically allowed, but it’s the nuclear option. kAm%92E 36:?8 D2:5[ r92C=@EE6E@H? 4@F?4:= 925 :E 4@>:?8 H96? w@FD:?8 |:?:DE6C $E6G6? |J6CD FD65 2 D64E:@? @7 E96 !=2??:?8 p4E E@ 8:G6 E96 AC@G:?46 6I4=FD:G6 ;FC:D5:4E:@? @G6C E96 !2C< $EC66E D96=E6C AC@A6CEJ]k^AmkAm~?
Bear River runner named rookie of the year

1 week ago | peicanada.com | Josh Lewis

Matthew Antle started running a little over a year ago as a way to challenge himself and continue to be active. Since then, the 23-year-old from Bear River has exceeded all expectations, winning two races and finishing in the top 15 in the PEI Marathon, which was his first-ever race in that distance. Antle was recently recognized for his success, with the PEI Roadrunners Club naming him rookie of the year for 2024.