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Fish are swimming a bit easier in this P.E.I. creek thanks to bridge structure removal

Wildife groups in eastern P.E.I. are making life easier for salmon and other fish in the area by removing infrastructure blocking their way. The groups say climate change makes it all the more crucial to create the best fish habitat possible.

Wild blueberry growers in P.E.I., worried about low prices, look to tap into new markets

The 2024 harvest is just weeks away and wild blueberry growers on P.E.I. are wondering how much they'll be paid after prices plummeted last season. The Wild Blueberry Growers Association is exploring new markets as a way to provide stability in the volatile industry.

Ospreys are thriving in P.E.I. and some are even streaming online, 24/7

Osprey platforms are a common sight across Prince Edward Island and these days, you can often see the head of the chicks appearing above the nest. One platform even has a live camera feed, 24/7, sharing the view around the world.

Operation spray less: Watershed groups keep watch for late blight in P.E.I. potato fields

Watershed groups are doing weekly checks on traps that catch late blight spores in P.E.I.. potato fields. The monitoring program is an early warning system for the potato disease, but it's also helping to build relationships between the groups and farmers in their areas.

P.E.I. tree swallows get new homes and new tracking, thanks to watershed groups

Five watershed groups in central Prince Edward Island are keeping a close watch on the tree swallows in their area. They have installed new banding boxes with hinged lids that allow them to take out the adults and chicks to put on tiny leg bands.

Research project in P.E.I. potato field confirms the oldtimers were right about manure

It may sound like a no-brainer to Islanders who grew up raising cows and growing potatoes. But new research from Agriculture Canada shows adding a small amount of manure to cover crops can give spuds later planted in the same field a big boost.

Climate change simulator tool draws gasps, even tears from P.E.I. residents

A tool that simulates sea-level rise and coastal erosion is giving P.E.I. residents a glimpse into the future. And for some, the view is not good.

L.M. Montgomery group hopes to capitalize on 150th birthday to attract new fans

Prince Edward Islanders and visitors to P.E.I. will be hearing a lot about L.M. Montgomery leading up to her 150th birthday in November. And her fans say that's as it should be, with one describing her as the Taylor Swift of her generation when it comes to popular authors.

P.E.I. lighthouses on shaky ground due to rising costs and aging volunteers, supporterssay

Non-profit groups that operate lighthouses on P.E.I. say they are working hard to keep them open. But the volunteers who launched the projects are getting older and the costs of maintaining the old buildings are rising.

Charlottetown's Catholic diocese to celebrate 200 years with archives makeover

The Catholic Diocese of Charlottetown is celebrating a big anniversary in 2029, and it's getting ready by taking a deep dive into the church archives. A visiting archivist from Ontario is helping, and has found some treasures along the way.