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P.E.I. North Shore residents meet with officials to discuss lingering wildfire concerns

Two years after post-tropical storm Fiona demolished thousands of trees on Prince Edward Island, residents on the North Shore worry that the tattered debris still sitting in the forests could be a massive fire hazard.

Certified physiotherapists can now order X-rays on P.E.I.

Both private and public physiotherapists on P.E.I. are now able to order X-rays after completing specialized training.

The Guild 'has turned the corner' after financial woes for the Charlottetown arts centre, says board

After a couple of difficult years financially, the people who run The Guild say the Charlottetown arts and cultural hub is now out of the woods.

Veterans in Summerside dismayed to see waste, vandalism around cenotaph

As Remembrance Day approaches, a group of veterans says an area around Summerside’s cenotaph isn’t being respected and some residents don’t feel safe visiting a park that should be a place of peace and security. 

Islander calls on delivery firm to pay upfront for repairs after vehicle leaked oil on driveway

A P.E.I. man says he is at his wits' end after a delivery vehicle leaked oil on his property in Darlington over a year ago. He wants someone to pay to repair the discoloured gravel, but despite his efforts, that hasn’t happened.

As P.E.I.'s only full-time blood cancer doctor leaves, province looks to recruit 2 more

Islanders diagnosed with blood cancer could soon have to travel outside the province for treatment. P.E.I.'s only oncologist specifically trained in that field is leaving Health P.E.I. at the end of November. 

Buy land or move, residents of Summerside mobile home park told

More than 50 people living in a mobile home park in Summerside have been given just over a month to determine if they can come up with the thousands of dollars needed to buy their land. Otherwise, they'll have to vacate and move their home elsewhere.

P.E.I. trout angler calling on province to better protect fish — and waterways

A trout angler on the Island is calling on the province to do more to protect the fish and waterways like Point Deroche Pond, where a toxic algae was detected earlier this year.

Volunteers strive to keep Charlottetown community fridge running, but where will it go?

About 25 people gathered at Jack Blanchard Hall Monday night to talk about the future of Charlottetown's community fridge, after city council ruled it can't stay where it is now.

13-year-old P.E.I. arm wrestler sets sights on world championships

A 13-year-old from Western P.E.I. is making a name for himself in the arm wrestling community. Thomas Dumas has already won several national titles and now has his eyes set on competing at this year's World Arm Wrestling Championships in Greece.