Premier's driver charged with drunk driving

The special assistant and driver of Premier Robert Ghiz has been charged with drunk driving. Charges against Jamie MacPhail, 23, of Argyle Shore were laid in provincial court, but details cannot...

Teresa Wright

February 7, 2012

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• Safety under review at QEH Teresa Wright February 7, 2012
• P.E.I. politicians return to Province House in April February 7, 2012
• Famous Peppers should be cooking by Thursday Dave Stewart February 7, 2012
• Man accused of crashing into QEH thinks he doesn't deserve jail time February 7, 2012
• UPDATE: Pregnancy was a factor in firing, says panel Ryan Ross February 7, 2012

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Greek debt talks drag on but banks signal progress on bond-swap deal to...

ATHENS, Greece - Greece's private creditors signalled progress on a debt-relief deal but crucial talks between Greek coalition leaders about forcing more austerity upon a hostile public were again...

February 8, 2012

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• Nash hits layup in final seconds, Redd returns to Milwaukee as Suns beat Bucks February 8, 2012
• Jets cool off streaking Maple Leafs, win 2-1 to stay in playoff hunt February 8, 2012
• Alex Edler scores in 6th round of shootout as Canucks beat Predators 4-3 February 8, 2012
• Officials: US drone-fired missiles kill 8 people in northwest Pakistan February 8, 2012
• Teck says workers at one of its Chile mines ratify new labour contract February 8, 2012

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Playoff chases take hit

NAPANEE, ONT. — The slim playoff chances for the P.E.I. teams took another hit Tuesday at the M&M Meats Canadian junior curling championships. Sarah Fullerton’s Cornwall and...

Tim Gall

February 8, 2012

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• Hockey Panthers eye revenge against Blue Eagles Mitch MacDonald February 8, 2012
• Parker to reunite with former high school basketball coach as a member of the UPEI Panthers February 8, 2012
• Sports Briefs - QMJHL suspensions, UPEI women's hockey, IJHL action February 8, 2012
• Curling teams to play for P.E.I. senior titles over consecutive weekends February 8, 2012

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• Winsloe Charlottetown FC Look to Feast on Newfoundland October 11, 2011
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Retail profits, higher salaries at heart of price gap with U.S.:...

OTTAWA — There are many reasons why retailers charge consumers more in Canada than they do in the United States, but one is simply that they can, witnesses told a Senate committee Tuesday....

February 8, 2012

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• Bell Aliant to continue on growth path underpinned by its fibre optic network February 8, 2012
• MLS home price index up in January after two months of declines: CREA February 7, 2012
• Canada's about to be No. 2 in economic growth, but that's not such a bad thing February 7, 2012
• New Brunswick MP suggests upgrading pipeline system to ship Alberta oil east February 7, 2012
• Island companies part of trade mission to Atlanta February 6, 2012

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Islanders earn Juno nods

TORONTO — Jenn Grant joins Kinley Dowling of Hey Rosetta!, as Islanders nominated for this year's Juno Awards. Grant was nominated in the Alternative Adult Album category for Honeymoon Punch,...

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February 7, 2012

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• Variety of options available to achieve weight loss ND. Kali Simmonds February 7, 2012
• A reason to write Sally Cole February 6, 2012
• Right on target Mary MacKay February 3, 2012
• Watershed group makes presentation to South Shore Chamber of Commerce February 3, 2012

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Preparing voters for a lean budget

 The federal and provincial governments aren't sharing the details yet, but both appear to be preparing the electorate for tough measures in their budgets this year. On the federal...

February 6, 2012

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• Addressing some myths about the HST February 6, 2012
• Simplest solutions February 6, 2012
• Mandatory voting may have merit February 6, 2012
• Protecting retirement income for today and tomorrow February 6, 2012

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• Thinking Bigger February 7, 2012
• Fed up with oil tank rules November 4, 2011
• Pulling Over the Wrong People September 22, 2011
• Castro Bros Fall Before Liberty August 10, 2011
• Lack of direction: University Ave. July 15, 2011

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2012 Visitor's Guide hot off the presses

Visitors planning a trip to Prince Edward Island can now receive a copy of the new 2012 Visitor's Guide showcasing the Island's tourism experiences. Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson...

January 27, 2012

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• Disney park workers can grow beards, goatees after grooming constraints change The Canadian Press ~ The News January 24, 2012
• Sierra ski resorts still offer limited operations, snowpack well below normal The Canadian Press ~ The News January 23, 2012
• Scandinavian inspired Snow Village new winter attraction in Montreal in 2012 The Canadian Press ~ The News January 23, 2012
• Colour therapy, medi pedis, ice rooms: Something for everyone in 2012 spa forecast The Canadian Press ~ The News January 20, 2012

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