The P.E.I. government has changed regulations to give itself "clear authority" over permits for renewable energy projects such as wind farms, a move that will allow projects to proceed without requiring approval from local councils.
The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission has issued a ruling that clears the way for the expansion of a controversial wind farm in Eastern Prince Edward Island.
There is widespread sadness in the Portlaoise area at the passing of the late Denis Kavangh. Known affectionately by locals as Spokes, because of the famous bic.