Community News Roundup: PEI (Dec 27 - Jan 03, 2026)
Stay informed with this week's top community news from PEI:
‘12 Dares of Christmas’: N.S. man finds unique way to raise money for charity
Every holiday season, a Nova Scotia man has completed a dozen dares in honour of his late cousin. “We just finished up our 10th year of the 12 Dares of Christmas. Another successful year, lots of gre...
Read Full Story →Former premier Darrell Dexter, musician Joel Plaskett appointed to Order of Nova Scotia
Other Order of Nova Scotia recipients for 2025 include Cape Breton business and community leader Rankin MacSween, philanthropist and entrepreneur John George (Jack) Flemming and human rights advocate ...
Read Full Story →Low-cost spay and neuter program in P.E.I. aims to curb high vet costs, pet overpopulation
A P.E.I. non-profit is launching a low-cost spay and neuter program in response to what it calls a "crisis" of unhoused animals, as well as "extremely high vet bills" that put those surgeries out of r...
Read Full Story →Tax-Deductible Year-End Gifts Make Twice the Impact for People In Need
Many individuals seeking support have turned to The Salvation Army for food, clothing and practical assistance, with more than three million visits reported last year in Canada and Bermuda. Donors con...
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