Today's top headlines from CBC Prince Edward Island

Today's top headlines from CBC Prince Edward Island - 2026-09-02

Good evening, these are your top stories for Tuesday, September 01, 2026.
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Critics question $31M in extra spending for P.E.I. health care

September 1 , 2026 at 07:15:46 p.m. ADT • :

The P.E.I. government has signed off on nearly $31 million in extra spending for Health P.E.I., leaving opposition parties with questions about transparency.

Islanders are cutting back on travel to the United States

September 1 , 2026 at 07:18:31 p.m. ADT • :

Canada's ongoing trade war with the U.S. is prompting many people to look at vacationing elsewhere. Compass host Louise Martin sat down with travel advisor Brett Tabor for more.

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Panic buttons at P.E.I. libraries providing an 'additional layer of security'

September 1 , 2026 at 04:48:11 p.m. ADT • :

Library staff in Prince Edward Island are lauding an extra layer of workplace security with the recent installation of panic buttons for emergencies.

A Disney cruise is returning to P.E.I. after nearly a decade — with 4,000 passengers

September 1 , 2026 at 10:46:03 a.m. ADT • :

Disney Cruise Line is returning to P.E.I. next year after nearly a decade, bringing about 4,000 passengers to Charlottetown in a single day during a time when the Island's tourism season is normally winding down.

Abegweit First Nation building $18M recreation centre

September 1 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Construction is underway at Abegweit First Nation of a new community recreation centre. The project will expand the existing business centre, and offer people in the area a new place to come together. CBC's Taylor O'Brien went to the reserve to learn more.

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