About 80 per cent of the trees in the Cavendish area of P.E.I. National Park were lost after suffering damage from post-tropical storm Dorian, Parks Canada says.

It also estimates about two metres of coastal erosion in the park&nbsp;after the storm.

More than 15,000 still without power on P.E.I.

The power remains out on Prince Edward Island for more than 15,600 Maritime Electric customers.

The province closed Gunn's Bridge in Millvale due to storm damage, and are assessing what needs to be done to fix it and how long it may take. 

Raod closed, bridge out sign in Millvale

Cavendish Campground closes for season after 'significant change to the landscape'

Cavendish Campground in P.E.I. National Park will remain closed for the remainder of the year due to damage from Hurricane Dorian, Parks Canada says.

Several trees were uprooted at Cavendish Campground in P.E.I. National Park.

Parks Canada

Hurricane Dorian has caused 'a significant change to the landscape' at Cavendish Campground in P.E.I. National Park, says Parks Canada.

Parks Canada has yet to fully assess the damage caused by the storm, said spokesperson Annette Campbell.

"Upon first assessment, it was determined that there is extensive damage to the coastal forest in the Cavendish part of the park, with approximately an 80 per cent loss of trees," she said in a statement.

Parks Canada says it is continuing to survey the damage to P.E.I. National Park, including any coastal erosion.

Cavendish Campground

The area&nbsp;most affected is the west side of the park in Cavendish.

Damage to infrastructure is also being evaluated at this time.

From free shampoos to free food, Dorian brings out best in some Islanders

The aftermath of post-tropical storm Dorian has brought out the best in Island hospitality.

Sophie Djuk of North Rustico says a free shampoo and blow dry at Tangerine Hair and Spa made her feel important.

Sophie Djuk 

Pam Smallman, manager at the Summerside Superstore, says she and staff were happy to offer a free meal to people who lost electricity in Hurricane Dorian.

Pam Smallman

Parks Canada officials hope to have a more detailed report on Friday.

'It was very scary' says resident of apartment fire

A fire at a 12-unit apartment building in the East Royalty neighbourhood of Charlottetown Monday night had about two dozen people looking for a place to sleep and was likely caused by food left on a stovetop when the power went out, according to a Charlottetown fire inspector.

'It was very scary,' says Ali Aboobakkar, holding his son Mehran.

Ali Aboobakkar and his son Mehran

'It was very scary,' says Ali Aboobakkar, holding his son Mehran, of the fire Monday night. 

P.E.I. Liberals tops again in fundraising

The P.E.I. Liberal Party may have lost the spring election, but they continued to demonstrate fundraising prowess in 2018.

Liberal Leader Wade MacLauchlan makes a point at the provincial leaders debate at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside, P.E.I. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

PEI debate 20190416

The Liberal Party under Wade MacLauchlan led all other parties combined in fundraising in 2018, but could not hold on to government.

Dorian takes out 80% of trees in Cavendish area of P.E.I. National Park, Parks Canada says

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