Today's top headlines from CBC Prince Edward Island

Today's top headlines from CBC Prince Edward Island - 2026-08-24

Good evening, these are your top stories for Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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Fifth and Five finishes first in famed Gold Cup and Saucer race

August 23 , 2026 at 10:36:54 a.m. ADT • :

Driver Jody Jamieson and his horse Fifth and Five won the 67th Gold Cup and Saucer race on Saturday night in Charlottetown.

P.E.I. Ukrainian community marks 35th Independence Day with flag-raising

August 23 , 2026 at 05:45:00 p.m. ADT • :

Dozens gathered in the pouring rain outside Charlottetown City Hall on Sunday to mark Ukrainian Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony ahead of the official Aug. 24 anniversary.

P.E.I.'s Red Island Regatta celebrates 10 years and a growing community

August 23 , 2026 at 12:29:21 p.m. ADT • :

Rowers from across Canada gathered this weekend at P.E.I.'s Brudenell Provincial Park for the 10th annual Red Island Regatta..

Maritime provinces voice solidarity in response to new U.S. tariffs

August 22 , 2026 at 02:09:33 p.m. ADT • :

As new U.S. tariffs on Canada took effect following the breakdown of Friday's trade talks, provincial leaders across the Maritimes rallied behind the federal government to show a united front.

Record interest in P.E.I. youth business program this summer

August 23 , 2026 at 10:21:47 a.m. ADT • :

For some kids, summer is about hanging out with friends and relaxing while school is out. But for those involved with the Young Millionaires Program, the summer holidays are the time to get to work.