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P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island has introduced legislation aimed at reducing barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility.
P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island has apologized to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American faculty members.
Legal group that disinvited 'Peace by Chocolate' owner cancels upcoming event

Legal group that disinvited 'Peace by Chocolate' owner cancels upcoming event

A national legal group has cancelled a dinner after it disinvited a Syrian refugee who became a celebrated Nova Scotia entrepreneur.
P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty

P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty

CHARLOTTETOWN — In the face of economic headwinds caused by American tariffs, the government of Prince Edward Island tabled a $3.5-billion budget Thursday, with a record projected deficit of nearly $184 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship

P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island is backing away from a demand that an artist in residence take down a painting that the school said offended some American faculty members.
Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United States.
N.L. budget has $372-million deficit, includes $200-million tariff contingency fund

N.L. budget has $372-million deficit, includes $200-million tariff contingency fund

ST. JOHN'S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is delaying its plan to balance the books for another year, with a new budget forecasting a $372-million deficit as the province navigates uncertainty from decisions made south of the border.
Nova Scotia men appeal judge's dismissal of their prorogation challenge

Nova Scotia men appeal judge's dismissal of their prorogation challenge

OTTAWA — Two Nova Scotia men are appealing a judge's dismissal of their court challenge of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau's move to prorogue Parliament earlier this year.
University lifts ban on the singing of Newfoundland and Labrador's official anthem

University lifts ban on the singing of Newfoundland and Labrador's official anthem

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's Memorial University has lifted a ban on the singing of the "Ode to Newfoundland" at convocation ceremonies, saying the prohibition was too divisive.
New funding deals sent to Nova Scotia universities, but no word on tuition cap

New funding deals sent to Nova Scotia universities, but no word on tuition cap

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has issued funding proposals to the province's 10 universities, which have until the end of next week to sign on, says an official with the Department of Advanced Education.
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