CBC Prince Edward Island

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | 10:16 PM ET

P.E.I. farmers bring concerns to committee
: A P.E.I. farmer who raises hens was among several people who appeared in front of an agriculture committee hearing Tuesday to express concerns about the future of their businesses. more »

Eastern board superintendent named deputy minister: The superintendent of the Eastern School District in P.E.I. has been named deputy minister of education and early childhood development. more »
RCMP officer charged with assault: An RCMP officer from P.E.I. has been charged with assault in connection with an altercation that happened in Kelowna, B.C., last summer. more »

Street View comes to P.E.I.: Prince Edward Island is part of a major expansion Google Street View in Canada. more »
P.E.I. a bad place for a heart attack: study: P.E.I. is one of the worst places in Canada to have a heart attack, according to a University of Calgary study. more »
'Buy American' deal too late: Easter: P.E.I. MP Wayne Easter says the new trade deal between the Canadian and U.S. governments on an American economic stimulus package comes too late. more »
Pub crawls could suffer under UPEI policy: The University of Prince Edward Island has instituted a new policy on alcohol, and it could have an impact on a common campus tradition. more »
NDP wonder where power discount is: The leader of the P.E.I. NDP is wondering why Islanders aren't seeing a better deal for electricity with the rates going down in New Brunswick. more »
Carmody hungry for rematch after Hearts loss: Erin Carmody, who threw skip rock for P.E.I. at curling's Scotties Tournament of Hearts last week, is keen for another chance after a difficult loss in the final Sunday. more »
Facebook threat gets boy banned from internet: A Charlottetown boy was given 18 months probation Monday for making a threat against his school on Facebook, and may not use the internet during that time except to do homework. more »

PEI Features»

Health costs push Alberta budget deficit to $4.75B: Alberta's Progressive Conservative government is projecting a record $4.75-billion budget deficit and planning cuts in many departments while increasing health-care spending.
Trenton colonel's charges spur cold case review: The 2001 slaying of a Nova Scotia woman at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario is among the cases being re-examined after murder charges were laid against Col. Russell Williams.
Neighbours stunned by arrest of Col. Williams: Ottawa resident Michael Gennis was stunned when he found out his new neighbour, Col. Russell Williams, had been charged with killing two women in eastern Ontario.

Sri Lankan parliament dissolved: Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa has dissolved parliament, setting the stage for new elections a day after authorities arrested Gen. Sarath Fonseka, his chief rival and the leader of the opposition.
Avalanches near Afghan capital kill over 60: Avalanches in a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 60 people, injured about 400 and left 1,500 stranded on blocked roads, Afghan officials say.
Haitian man pulled from rubble: A 28-year-old man has been pulled from rubble in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, claiming to have been trapped there since the massive earthquake on Jan. 12.

Ottawa to appeal injection site ruling: The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal a lower court ruling that sanctioned Vancouver's supervised drug injection site.
Antidepressant interferes with breast-cancer drug: Women taking the breast cancer drug tamoxifen should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil because the antidepressant may cancel out the benefits of the cancer treatment, researchers say.
Obamas aim to improve kids' health, fitness: A nationwide campaign to combat childhood obesity was launched Tuesday by U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.

Perez Hilton, Black Eyed Peas manager settle: A civil lawsuit stemming from a scuffle between outrageous celebrity blogger Perez Hilton and a manager for the Black Eyed Peas has been dropped.
Winners, losers emerge in native art deal: When Vancouver was granted the Olympics, the organizing committee struck a formal partnership with four First Nations who claim the lands where the Games are to be held and spoke of showcasing native culture to the world. But some native people say the promise of jobs, training, and business opportunities for aboriginals is proving empty.
Halifax concert raises $270K for Haiti: Thousands of people packed the Halifax Metro Centre Monday night to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the people of earthquake-devastated Haiti.

Google adds social media to Gmail: Google is introducing Buzz, a group of features that add Facebook and Twitter-like functionality to Gmail.
Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner: A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.
Tech buying bounces back in 2009: NPD: Canadians spent $4.66 billion on computer and information technology products in 2009, up one per cent from 2008.

Health costs push Alberta budget deficit to $4.75B: Alberta's Progressive Conservative government is projecting a record $4.75-billion budget deficit and planning cuts in many departments while increasing health-care spending.
Honda recalls 378,000 cars for airbag defect: Honda Motor Co. is adding more than 378,000 cars to a safety recall for airbag inflation problems.
Toyota recall spreads to Prius and beyond: Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety defect for the world's largest automaker.

Tim Hortons defends customer ban: Tim Hortons is defending a New Brunswick store owner's decision to ban a customer who complained repeatedly about its decaffeinated coffee.
500,000 cribs recalled in U.S.: Government safety officials in the U.S. have announced a recall of more than 500,000 drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants.
Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner: A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.

Senators keep marching with win over Flames: The Ottawa Senators notched their 12th win in the last 13 games with a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the visiting Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Canucks struck down by Lightning: Martin St. Louis had two goals and one assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Betty Fox, Gretzky could light Olympic cauldron: Speculation continues around who will be selected to light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony, with Betty Fox, Rick Hansen, and Wayne Gretzky favoured choices for many Canadians.