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PEI A new pilot program is teaching children who recently moved to Canada the ABCs of going to school. That ranges from how to speak English to how lunch works, why we do fire drills and even what to expect during recess. ‘Almost every culture that comes into the classroom,Continue Reading

PEI The lawyer representing the man charged with killing P.E.I. high school teacher Byron Carr 35 years ago appeared in a Charlottetown courtroom on his client’s behalf Thursday morning. Todd Joseph Gallant, 56, charged with 1st-degree murder, interfering with human remains Devon Goodsell · CBC News · Posted: Feb 01,Continue Reading

PEI The relatives of Byron Carr, along with many other Prince Edward Islanders, have been waiting 35 years for Friday’s announcement from police. Many hope charges in 35-year-old P.E.I. cold case will finally bring closure to family Stephen Brun · CBC News · Posted: Jan 27, 2024 5:00 AM ESTContinue Reading

PEI·COMING UP LIVE Charlottetown police will hold a news conference Friday to make an announcement about the killing of Byron Carr 35 years ago. CBC P.E.I. will livestream news conference about the Byron Carr case hereKevin Yarr · CBC News · Posted: Jan 26, 2024 6:53 AM EST | LastContinue Reading

PEI Some students in Summerside, P.E.I., have been busy building a tiny home, as part of the carpentry program at Three Oaks Senior High. It’s part of a new provincial push to build trades skills. ‘They’re producing a product that we badly need… and we’re training our future workforce” SheehanContinue Reading

PEI Scientists say post-tropical storm Fiona dramatically changed the Island’s shoreline, in some cases revealing fascinating new fossils. But they say coastal erosion can also come at a cost, including the permanent loss of fossils and cultural artifacts. Islanders asked to watch shores for fossils and artifacts before they’re goneContinue Reading

PEI With seven nominations, P.E.I.’s East Pointers led the pack as the 2024 East Coast Music Awards kicked off the trip to Atlantic Canada’s big music week in May. P.E.I.’s East Pointers lead field with 7 nominations; 6 each for Jenn Grant, Tim BakerKevin Yarr · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

PEI Formally uncommon varieties of mushrooms have grown in popularity recently, and now P.E.I. fungi lovers can grow them at home with a little help. René Lombard and Jon Zuccolo each bring different backgrounds to the project Victoria Walton · CBC News · Posted: Jan 21, 2024 6:00 AM ESTContinue Reading

PEI Two years ago, Alison Millard resigned from her permanent position at Prince County Hospital because she felt ‘suffocated and drowning’ in P.E.I.’s health-care system. She hopes a letter signed by 42 doctors will finally draw action from government. Nurse who left 2 years ago calls health system ‘frustrating, devastating,Continue Reading