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Atlantic chapter of Black parliamentarians urges collaboration among provinces

The Atlantic Chapter of the Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians met in Charlottetown this week, with one member saying the goal is to tell the region 'We're here, we're organized and we want to be part of the solution.'

More transit routes coming to eastern P.E.I. on Saturdays in December

Public transit in easternP.E.I. is set to expand with more routes on Saturdays between Dec. 2 and 23.

Charlottetown city officials get look inside Simmons Sports Centre construction site

Some city officials got a sneak peak at the new Simmons Sports Centre in Charlottetown this week a project they say is on track to open next year despitedelays and cost overruns.

Queen Charlotte Intermediate School getting almost $17M to deal with overcapacity

New funding from the province will let the Charlottetown school, which its principal says is currently over capacity by about 30 students, grow by roughly 10,000 square feet.

P.E.I. daycares worry boosting capacity won't matter under current funding structure

The amount of money daycares get from the province is based mostly on the number of educators and their qualification levels leaving out support staff, which some daycares say they'll need to hire in larger numbers in order to take on more kids.

Habitat for Humanity's P.E.I. branch working to change wrong beliefs about its housing

As the group plans new builds in Tyne Valley, O'Leary and Three Rivers, it's working to change a commonly held perception that its homes are a form of poverty relief.

Researchers raise concerns about health of P.E.I. bat populations

The number of bats on the Island has dropped drastically in the last decade, and there is little indication that they will recover.

O'Leary residents fear losing outpatient services as Health P.E.I. looks at consolidating

Health P.E.I. is looking at consolidatingoutpatientservices in the West Princeregion, a move that has O'Leary residents worried about losing yet another health-care service in their community.

QEH Foundation raises over $360K at annual gala auction

The annual Yuletide Gala Auction was held at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown to raise money for medical equipment at the QEH hospital.

Stacked townhouses bylaw in Stratford passes first reading

The town council ofStratford, P.E.I.,has taken the first step towardallowing stacked townhouses in the community.