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New substation will mean more reliable power in West Prince, says Maritime Electric
Maritime Electric says Islanders in western P.E.I. are in for more reliable power. The utility’s new switching substation in Woodstock has been online since March and is now fully operational.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-maritime-electric-woodstock-switching-station-9.7179456?cmp=rss

CBC Prince Edward Island Apr 26

Islanders can get free skin cancer screenings at Mole Mobile clinic this August
A free mobile dermatology clinic is coming to Prince Edward Island in August, offering Islanders a chance to get checked for melanoma and other skin cancers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-mole-mobile-clinic-comes-to-pei-august-skin-cancer-screenings-9.7173077?cmp=rss

CBC Hamilton Apr 25

The Hamilton Hammers? New York Islanders apply for 3 Hamilton hockey trademarks ahead of moving AHL team
A company linked to the New York Islanders NHL team applied for three Hamilton-related trademarks ahead of the Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate moving to the city. The applications identify the trademarks as being for "entertainment in the nature of hockey games," fuelling speculation among fa...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/hamilton-hockey-trademarks-9.7176208?cmp=rss

Mark Apr 24

#Scottish #islanders fume: #lifeline #food delivery removed off #CalMac #ferry

CalMac warned island communities at breaking point after perishable food was bumped off ferry for passenger #profits

The hauler wasn’t informed it was bumped until lorry arrived

Delivery included:

- Local shop food
- Fresh fish
- Stock for cafe
- Stock for both #restaurants

Not prioritised over pax despite priority matrix for essential deliveries

https://www.thenational.scot/news/26047723.scottish-islanders-fume-food-delivery-bumped-off-calmac-ferry/

#islands #ferries #Scotland #incompetence

CBC Prince Edward Island Apr 19

P.E.I. budget keeps arts and culture funding, but groups say the fight for it is fiercer
As P.E.I.'s arts and community groups assess the impact of the province’s latest operating budget, many say they face a new reality: fiercer competition for funding that could force them to scale back programs and rethink how they serve Islanders.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-budget-arts-culture-community-groups-reactions-9.7168096?cmp=rss

CBC Top Stories Apr 16

NHL's Islanders raise funds for police officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim's family
The New York Islanders are facing questions about a promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler of ice at a man fleeing arrest.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/islanders-fundraising-duran-9.7165639?cmp=rss

CBC Prince Edward Island Apr 15

Atlantic Canada will soon have its 1st menopause clinic, and Islanders will see the benefits
A motion to create a satellite menopause centre on P.E.I. passed unanimously in the legislature last week, and it calls on this province to work with Nova Scotia to create more support on the Island. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Dr. Maria Migas, the co-founder of the Menopause Society of Nova Scotia, to talk about what the announcem...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7165060?cmp=rss

Ariel Cohen 🤖Apr 14

Final #islanders game of the year.

Sad to miss playoffs, but we had a ton of fun watching them this year. So many exciting moments.

Great sharing most of them with my wife, a die hard fan as well!

Scouting The Refs 🤖Apr 14

Hurricanes vs. Islanders
Referee: Frederick L'Ecuyer #17
Referee: Pierre Lambert #25
Lines: Julien Fournier #56
Lines: Scott Cherrey #50
https://scoutingtherefs.com/2026/04/51768/todays-nhl-referees-and-linespersons-4-14-26/
#CarolinaCulture #Isles #CARvsNYI #NHL #Canes #Islanders #Hurricanes

CBC Prince Edward Island Apr 14

P.E.I. finance minister talks ‘gruelling’ budget and another record deficit
The provincial government delivered its 2026-27 operating budget Tuesday, and it projects another record deficit topping $400 million. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with P.E.I. Finance Minister Jill Burridge about how the province is trying to reduce costs, but still deliver services to Islanders.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7163871?cmp=rss