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BREAKING: PEI Premier Rob Lantz will be shuffling his cabinet. The province has just announced that Lantz will be unveiling changes to his cabinet Thursday afternoon at Government House in Charlottetown.

Lantz's leadership win no 'cake walk,' as close result surprises P.E.I. political spectators Newly minted P.E.I. Progressive Conservative Leader Rob Lantz is celebrating now after a tight win over Mark Ledwell, but the way back to the premier's office begins right away. He's meeting with his ...

VIDEO: Rob Lantz will again become the premier of Prince Edward Island after winning the Progressive Conservative leadership on Saturday, beating fellow candidate Mark Ledwell. #cndpoli #peipoli #pei

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Land use debate turns into shouting match between PC leadership candidates | CBC News A debate on land use in P.E.I. erupted into a shouting match between the two men who want to lead the Progressive Conservative Party into the next election.

A debate on land use in P.E.I. erupted into a shouting match between the two men who want to lead the Progressive Conservative Party into the next election.

Bloyce Thompson sworn in as new P.E.I. premier, 1 day after Rob Lantz's resignation | CBC News Bloyce Thompson has been sworn in as P.E.I.'s 35th premier, one day after Rob Lantz resigned from the role to seek the permanent leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of P.E.I.

BREAKING: Former P.E.I. deputy premier Bloyce Thompson has been sworn in as the province's 35th premier #cndpoli #peipoli

Rob Lantz expected to step down as P.E.I. premier to run for provincial PC Party's permanent leadership | CBC News Rob Lantz is widely expected to announce his resignation as Prince Edward Island's 34th premier Thursday night as he enters the race for the permanent leadership of the province's Progressive Conserva...

BREAKING: Rob Lantz will announce his resignation as Prince Edward Island's 34th premier Thursday night as he enters the race for the permanent leadership of the province's Progressive Conservative Party, CBC News has learned. #cndpoli #peipoli

P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz to make ‘special announcement’ at event Thursday night | CBC News Premier and interim Progressive Conservative Leader Rob Lantz will make a “special announcement” Thursday night, according to a media advisory. This comes one day after the Prince Edward Island PC Par...

DEVELOPING: Premier and interim Progressive Conservative Leader Rob Lantz will make a “special announcement” Thursday night, according to a media advisory released by “Team Lantz.” #cndpoli #peipoli

P.E.I. PC Party sets leadership convention date for Feb. 7 | CBC News In a news release Wednesday morning, party president Sydney Gallant announced the convention date for Feb. 7, saying it's a pivotal moment for the governing PCs — which hold 20 of the 27 seats in the ...

BREAKING: P.E.I.'s Progressive Conservative Party has picked Feb. 7 as the date for its upcoming leadership convention.

Polls now open in Georgetown-Pownal byelection as voters choose next MLA | CBC News Voters in District 2, Georgetown-Pownal, are heading to the polls today to choose their next MLA. Four polling stations opened at 9 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m.

Voters in District 2, Georgetown-Pownal, are heading to the polls today to choose their next MLA.

Voters will go to the polls Dec. 8 in P.E.I. byelection to fill vacancy left by Steven Myers | CBC News Voters in District 2, Georgetown-Pownal, will head to the polls on Monday, Dec. 8 in a provincial byelection to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of former Progressive Conservative cabinet ...

Voters in District 2, Georgetown-Pownal, will head to the polls on Monday, Dec. 8 in a provincial byelection to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Steven Myers. #PEI #cndpoli #peipoli

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New P.E.I. capital budget focuses on 'what Islanders need most,' finance minister says | CBC News P.E.I.’s capital budget for 2026-27 is prioritizing what Islanders need most, with health-care infrastructure and education leading the way in new spending, says Finance Minister Jill Burridge.

BREAKING: BREAKING: P.E.I.’s capital budget is prioritizing what Islanders need most, with health-care infrastructure and education leading the way in new spending, says Finance Minister Jill Burridge.

P.E.I. calls for federal investigation into foreign interference allegations aimed at Buddhist groups | CBC News P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz is calling on the federal RCMP and Canada's anti-money-laundering agency to begin “immediate and transparent” investigations into allegations of foreign interference and money...

BREAKING: #PEI Premier calling on #RCMP and Canada's anti-money-laundering agency to begin “immediate and transparent” investigations into allegations of foreign interference and money laundering #cndpoli #peipoli @CBCPEI

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Election prep among top priorities for Robert Mitchell as he takes Liberal leadership Former MLA Robert Mitchell is now the new leader of the P.E.I. Liberals, after the party spent years with a rotating cast of leaders. He says there's no time to rest, as he prepares his party for the ...

VIDEO: Election prep among top priorities for Robert Mitchell as he takes PEI Liberal leadership #cndpoli #peipoli

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Confederation Bridge will be closed to traffic Sunday, Sept 21, from 6 am - 1 pm for the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run. Along with the bridge closure, there will be a lot of foot traffic in the area.

Cavendish residents excited over plans for major housing development | CBC News Plans for a major housing development in Cavendish received overwhelming support during a public meeting Thursday night in the Resort Municipality.

Plans for a major housing development in Cavendish received overwhelming support during a public meeting Thursday night in the Resort Municipality.
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Power outage affecting more than 27,000 customers in central, western P.E.I. | CBC News More than 27,000 customers are without electricity Tuesday evening as a result of an outage affecting large portions of P.E.I.'s Prince and Queens counties.

BREAKING: More than 27,000 customers are without electricity Tuesday evening as a result of an outage affecting large portions of P.E.I.'s Prince and Queens counties.

Ottawa makes good on promise to cut Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Eastern Canada | CBC News The federal government is slashing tolls on the Confederation Bridge and lowering ferry fares in Eastern Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced while in Prince Edward Island on Monday.

BREAKING: The federal government is slashing tolls on the Confederation Bridge and lowering ferry fares in Eastern Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced while in Prince Edward Island on Monday. #cndpoli #peipoli ⁦‪@CBCNews‬⁩

news-pei-prime-minister | CBC News Prime Minister Mark Carney is on P.E.I. Monday to announce "new measure to lower costs for Canadians."

BREAKING: Prime Minister Mark Carney is on P.E.I. Monday to announce "new measure to lower costs for Canadians." #cndpoli #peipoli @cbcpei ⁦‪@CBCPolitics‬⁩

UPDATE: ARMED AND DANGEROUS INDIVIDUAL SUMMERSIDE MITCHELL LANNIGAN NOW IN POLICE
CUSTODY. NO FURTHER THREAT TO THE PUBLIC.

Public urged to shelter in place as police search for armed suspect in Summerside | CBC News Police are warning residents in Summerside to stay indoors as they search for a potentially armed and dangerous individual in the city.

BREAKING: Police are warning residents in Summerside to shelter in place as they search for a potentially armed and dangerous individual in the city.

Environment Canada says the heat warning has ended for Prince Edward Island.

Passengers stuck on N.S.-P.E.I. ferry for hours due to technical problem with newest vessel | CBC News Northumberland Ferries Ltd. cancelled two crossings between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia on Wednesday due to a problem with the company's newest vessel.

BREAKING: Passengers stuck on N.S.-P.E.I. ferry for hours due to technical problem with newest vessel.

Voters will go to polls on Aug. 11 to fill vacancies in 2 P.E.I. provincial districts | CBC News P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz has set Aug. 11 as the date for two provincial byelections, which will fill vacancies in District 9, Charlottetown-Hillsborough Park, and District 15, Brackley-Hunter River.

P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz has set Aug. 11 as the date for two provincial byelections, which will fill vacancies in District 9, Charlottetown–Hillsborough Park, and District 15, Brackley–Hunter River.

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for all of Prince Edward Island.
Maximum daytime temperatures will hit 28 to 30 Celsius, feeling closer to 33 to 36 Tuesday through Thursday.

Matt MacFarlane chosen as leader of P.E.I. Green Party | CBC News Matt MacFarlane has been elected as leader of the P.E.I. Green Party. The Borden-Kinkora MLA was running against former Green Party MLA Hannah Bell.

Matt MacFarlane has been elected leader of the P.E.I. Green Party. #cndpoli #peipoli

Former MLA Robert Mitchell announces bid for P.E.I. Liberal leadership | CBC News Robert Mitchell, the former MLA for Charlottetown-Winsloe and a onetime interim leader of the Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island, has entered the race to become the party's next leader.

Robert Mitchell, the former MLA for Charlottetown-Winsloe, has entered the race to lead the Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island. #cndpoli #peipoli
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The province of PEI is reminding Islanders that an Alert Ready test is scheduled for 12:55pm today, Wednesday May 7, 2025.
This is part of a routine and pre-scheduled national preparedness exercise during Emergency Preparedness Week. The alert will clearly indicate that it is a test.

Longtime Maritime meteorologist Peter Coade dead at 82 | CBC News A Nova Scotia meteorologist who was a comforting presence to Maritimers on television and radio for more than five decades died early Saturday. Peter Coade, 82, had dementia and was hospitalized at th...

A Nova Scotia meteorologist who was a comforting presence to Maritimers on television and radio for more than five decades died early Saturday.

Holland College suspends 8 programs, citing drop in revenue caused by foreign student caps | CBC News Holland College is phasing out eight programs for the coming school year because of a drop in revenue from 'a sharp decrease in the college’s international student enrolment.'

BREAKING: Holland College is phasing out eight programs for the coming school year because of a drop in revenue from "a sharp decrease in the college's international student enrolment."

BREAKING: Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Office has confirmed two cases of measles on the Island. These are the first reported cases since 2013. More details to come at CBC.ca/PEI

Charlottetown woman charged with murder in death of infant daughter | CBC News A 39-year-old woman from Charlottetown has been charged with first-degree murder after her baby daughter died at the IWK Hospital in Halifax three weeks ago, Charlottetown police say.

BREAKING: A 39-year-old woman from Charlottetown has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of her baby daughter, Charlottetown police say.