The case for an Atlantic Senate caucus
For Atlantic Canadians, the Red Chamber is their only chance to have a voice in Ottawa.
View ArticlePEI hoping for a return of Japanese tourists
Premier predicts there could be up to 20,000 Japanese tourists visiting Anne’s literacy birthplace this summer.
View ArticleFederal fisheries minister hits the campaign trail in PEI
But efforts to shore up Gail Shea’s re-election chances come at expense of Charlottetown.
View ArticleWater a hot potato issue on PEI
A proposal to dig more deep water irrigation wells for the potato industry is meeting with resistance.
View ArticleTime for a different approach to education on PEI
Student performance in the most recent international test was an embarrassment to the entire country. Editor's Choice: Alberta joins in the race to the bottom PEI set to implement HST Being born in PEI...
View ArticlePEI jumps on Ontario pension bandwagon
To the consternation of Island small business. Editor's Choice: PEI finance minister working to reform CPP PEI proposal could spark Canada Pension Plan reform PEI set to implement HST
View ArticleSummerside PEI straddling the political fence
Coffee shops buzzing over council’s long-standing tradition to purchase fundraising dinner tickets from all political parties. Editor's Choice: Conservative mistreatment of PEI veterans will come with...
View ArticleMaritime lobster fishermen fighting back
Ads extolling the taste of Maritime lobster will soon be coming to a newspaper near you. Editor's Choice: Canada Post eliminates PEI postmarks Time for a different approach to education on PEI Water a...
View ArticlePEI’s legislature building falling apart
It will take $40 million to renovate historic Province House, which hosted the Charlottetown Conference in 1864. Editor's Choice: Excitement already building for royal visit to PEI Time for a different...
View ArticlePEI “celebrates” HST’s first anniversary
And Islanders are paying through the nose for it. Editor's Choice: PEI Premier has little to fear from Island voters PEI jumps on Ontario pension bandwagon Conservative mistreatment of PEI veterans...
View ArticlePEI contemplating a guaranteed income for all Islanders
Premier Robert Ghiz has indicated he is not opposed to the idea but wants more information first. Editor's Choice: PEI “celebrates” HST’s first anniversary PEI jumps on Ontario pension bandwagon PEI...
View ArticleLongliners a touchy subject in PEI
A spat between federal PEI politicians over the offshore fishery is more about politics than fish. Editor's Choice: Federal fisheries minister hits the campaign trail in PEI Conservative mistreatment...
View ArticleA textbook case of how not to do things
PEI disinvited BC student Brooklyn Mavis, who suffers from Asperger's and epilepsy, from participating in a student exchange program. Editor's Choice: Time for a different approach to education on PEI...
View ArticleMike Duffy trial again puts PEI centre stage nationally
Mike Duffy trial again puts PEI centre stage nationally For Islanders, Duffy’s time in the spotlight is an embarrassment Andy Walker
View ArticlePEI opposition leader backs off accountability pledge
PEI opposition leader backs off accountability pledge WALKER: PC candidate Shawn Driscoll has an outstanding drunk driving bench warrant in Alberta Andy Walker
View Article2nd worst winter in PEI history delays opening of lobster season
2nd worst winter in PEI history delays opening of lobster season WALKER: Postponement could prove costly to provincial economy Andy Walker
View ArticleLighthouse connected to Titanic disaster saved from watery grave
Lighthouse connected to Titanic disaster saved from watery grave WALKER: The Marconi operator at the Cape Bear Lighthouse was the first to answer the distress call from the Titanic Andy Walker
View ArticleP.E.I. ready to move to multi-party system
P.E.I. ready to move to multi-party system WALKER: Many Islanders think this is an idea whose time has come Andy Walker
View ArticleLiberal wins seat in PEI legislature with the flip of a coin
Liberal wins seat in PEI legislature with the flip of a coin WALKER: PEI rules state the winner in a close election is decided with a coin toss Andy Walker
View ArticleNew PEI government off to rocky start
New PEI government off to rocky start WALKER: Cabinet making is a delicate balancing act and Premier Wade MacLauchlan failed the test Andy Walker
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