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Darnley Basin is 5th P.E.I. waterway to test positive for oyster disease, says CFIA

August 13 , 2024 at 07:13:37 p.m. ADT • :

Another waterway on Prince Edward Island has now tested positive for the presence of MSX, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

Belfast wants to expand its borders, potentially doubling its population

August 13 , 2024 at 06:37:36 p.m. ADT • :

The rural municipality in southeastern P.E.I. is looking at annexing between 12 and 17 unincorporated areas around its borders, but it wants to hear from people in those communities first.

What's the latest on MSX and P.E.I.'s oyster industry?

August 13 , 2024 at 07:28:39 p.m. ADT • :

It's now been about six weeks since a disease that's deadly to oysters was discovered in several P.E.I. waterways. CBC's Steve Bruce speaks with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Kathy Brewer-Dalton to get an update on the situation and what the agency is doing to prevent the spread of MSX.

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P.E.I. man facing 36 charges, including assault, vehicle theft, dangerous driving

August 13 , 2024 at 11:28:57 a.m. ADT • :

RCMP have made an arrest after a four-day string of crimes in western Prince Edward Island.

P.E.I. substitute teacher arrested again; faces sexual assault and exploitation charges

August 12 , 2024 at 01:43:19 p.m. ADT • :

Matthew Alan Craswell was first arrested Aug. 8 in connection with an investigation into child pornography, and charged with possession and distribution. Now, police say new allegations have emerged.