Charlottetown project

A new Hampton Inn and Suites hotel is in the works for Charlottetown, on Capital Drive, near Maypoint Road.

Work could start in the summer, lasting 12 to 16 months.

Contracts to construct the hotel have not yet been tendered, according to the company.

New island law program

Starting on Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island will launch a pilot project to provide free legal advice.

It’s a response to a trend seen in courtrooms around the Island and across the county, where many people try to represent themselves in court without the help of a lawyer.

The pilot project will allow people to meet privately with a qualified lawyer. The 45-minute sessions, by appointment only, are free of charge. The clinics are for family law and civil matters only.