Mikee Mutuc News Today

Surfers in P.E.I. say mild winter conditions have made for a 'remarkable' season this winter.

The Rusanzhyks, a Ukrainian family of four, moved to P.E.I. in September 2022 after Russia invaded their home country. Now, the community of West Point is hosting a meet and greet Aug. 24 to make the family feel at home on Ukraine's Independence Day. CBC's Mikee Mutuc stopped by to help prepare for the event.

Cloudy skies and mild showers did not stop Islanders and visitors to P.E.I. from claiming a spot along the parade route in Charlottetown Friady.

P.E.I. holds some big events in the middle of August, including the Gold Cup & Saucer and Old Home Week. The CBC's Mikee Mutuc and Jane Robertson were asked to do a video about it. Here's the result.

From ancient practices of celebrating the winter solstice to its popularity in the British royal court, the Christmas tree traveled far and wide before becoming a festive staple.