Island events heating up again 🔥

IN THIS ISSUE

➡️ Health ministers heading to PEI

➡️ Rents going up in 2024

➡️ Photo: Capital at night

QUICK HITS

🩺 PEI to Host Health Ministers: Health ministers from across Canada, including the federal health minister, are set to meet in Charlottetown next month, Village Media’s The Trillium has confirmed. Federal Health Minister Mark Holland's office told Village Media that the meeting, scheduled for Oct. 11 and 12, aims to prepare the healthcare system for the future and promote collective action on long-standing healthcare issues. This will be PEI Health Minister Mark McLane’s first meeting with all of his provincial and federal counterparts at one table since taking over the health portfolio in April.

👀 Mock Search: No need to worry if you spot PEI's Ground Search and Rescue team in Victoria West this Saturday. The team will be up west to conduct a mock search as part of their training to enhance members’ search and incident management skills, and to qualify new team leaders. Folks in the area should be aware of increased traffic leading up to the mock search at 4:00 p.m., which could last into the evening.

📈 Rent Increase: Island tenants will be digging a little deeper next year to cover their rent. Landlords have been given the nod to raise rents by up to three per cent as of January 1, but will need to give tenants at least a three months notice. However, if landlords believe they need more, they can apply for an additional three per cent, for a maximum increase of six per cent. 

Note: Renting PEI, a service provided by Community Legal Information Prince Edward Island, breaks down PEI’s complex rental rules, a useful resource for both tenants and landlords.

📢 SHOUT-OUTS 

🌳 To the City of Charlottetown and its collaborating partners, including local watershed groups, for planting over 2,000 trees throughout the city over the last year.

🗳️ To Brian Poirier on his successful run to be Alberton’s next mayor. Poirier garnered 137 votes, followed by Rosetta Tremblay with 118 votes, and Chester Adams with 68 votes. The great news here is that three people ran in the byelection and over 300 residents voted.

🥇 To the lively one, The Eastern Graphic, for being named one of Canada’s best all-round newspapers in the 2023 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.

#PEIslandEdition

Capital at Night 📷

Do you agree that Charlottetown poses well for nighttime aerial photos? Shijin Lal captured this shot with his new drone as tropical storm Lee approached the region. Aerial photography being added to Shijin’s collection of excellent photography is welcome news; follow along @shijin_lals.

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COMMUNITY CORNER

🍂 Embrace the changing season at Autumn Bazaar, a fall-themed fundraiser hosted by Island A Cappella. Shop for homemade baked goods, crafts/décor, gently used books, houseplants, and more. Hosted at the North River Fire Department this Saturday from noon to 4:00PM (Sunday rain date). Visit islandacappella.ca for more info.

🚚 Big trucks! Head to Kool Breeze Farms (231 Read Drive, Summerside) this Sunday between 1-4PM for the PEI Touch a Truck family event and fundraiser. Kids can get behind the wheel and explore 30+ trucks of all kinds, including fire trucks, police cars, and farm equipment. Admission is $5 per-person, proceeds go toward Family Place’s programs and services.

👥 The Community Sector Network of PEI is searching for new talent to join its board of directors. You can find more information on this website if you’d like to help the network deliver on its mission to develop an empowered community sector.

🫙 The River Clyde Pageant is looking forward to Sharing the Field with Islanders at The Mill in New Glasgow on Sept. 30 & Oct. 1. Enjoy free workshops in fish smoking and pickling (registration required), outdoor performances by local artists, a panel discussion, farm stand, and delicious meals. I’ll have more details on this event next week; in the meantime, visit the organization's website for more information and to buy meal tickets in advance.

Send a quick message if your organization would like to publish a PSA. There's no charge for these. Max three per-issue.

ISLAND HEADLINES

📢 Two groups of protesters gather in Charlottetown over LGBTQ rights in schools (CBC): Two opposing groups convene outside Province House, engaging in heated exchanges.

👮 Three arrested after pellet gun fired in Summerside, hitting 7 people (CBC): Summerside Police arrest three youths, people struck by pellets Monday afternoon.

🤑 P.E.I. inflation rate rises again (CBC): Island's inflation rate rose above three percent in August, remained below the national average.

WEATHER

Wednesday

🌧️ H 16°C 🌡️ L 11°C 
💨 NW 24 km/h, gusting 35

Thursday

🌤️ H 13°C 🌡️ L 11°C
💨 N 28 km/h, gusting 43

Looking Ahead

👀 If the forecast holds, we're looking at single-digit temperatures Thursday night. I'm not ready to accept it. On the bright side, the same forecast promises lovely weather for our first weekend of fall 2023. 🍂

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