Overview

• Islanders and businesses have raised funds and donated supplies to help two P.E.I. families rebuild after separate June fires destroyed their homes and equipment.
• Bathurst council has overhauled its community support policy to accept sponsorship, donation and grant applications three times a year under stricter documentation requirements.
• Four new officers, including two recruits from recent inclusion and diversity camps, were sworn in to the Saint John Police Force, increasing staff to 148 sworn members.
• A national poll highlights rising passenger unease over airline safety following a spate of high-profile global crashes, prompting calls for enhanced transparency from carriers.
• P.E.I. dental clinics report patient frustration over delays and unclear coverage under the Canadian dental care plan, with industry leaders urging the federal government to clarify benefits and speed up processing.