Maritimers react to weather blitz

People in Charlottetown aim to cut water use: A recent survey shows a high percentage of Charlottetown residents are committed to water conservation efforts in their own homes. more »

Ghiz disappointed by Senate expense scandal: P.E.I. Premier Robert Ghiz says he is disappointed about the controversy surrounding Mike Duffy's Senate expenses. more »
Big hurricane season expected this year: Canadian forecasters are warning warmer-than-average ocean waters and the lack of an El Nino warming of the central Pacific Ocean will contribute to an "active" hurricane season this year. more »
Lennox Island First Nation holds elections: Lennox Island Chief Darlene Bernard is seeking a fourth term but faces competition from two other candidates to lead P.E.I.'s largest Native band. more »
Big plans for Charlottetown, says Homburg: Swiss developer Richard Homburg says he has big plans for downtown Charlottetown. more »

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies using crack cocaine: The mayor of Canada's largest city told a packed news conference that he doesn't use crack cocaine and isn't a crack addict. more »

Royal Bank pledges not to outsource jobs for cash savings: Royal Bank has promised it will never outsource a Canadian job to a foreign worker solely to save money. more »
Washington police blame bridge collapse on Alberta trucker: Washington State police say an Alberta trucker was responsible for hitting a steel beam precipitating a bridge collapse on one of the busiest routes in the American northwest. more »
Man accused of killing child in patio crash granted bail: Emotions ran high in a packed Edmonton courthouse Friday as Richard Suter, accused of causing a crash into a restaurant patio that killed a young boy, was granted bail. more »
Canada ranks 3rd last in paid vacations: Canada ranks third last among economically advanced countries in the amount of paid vacation time it guarantees its workers, a new U.S. study indicates. more »

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