Man accused of crashing into QEH thinks he doesn't deserve jail time

A 64-year-old Johnstons River man accused of crashing his vehicle through the front doors of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Monday night has been formally charged with dangerous driving, endangering...

February 7, 2012

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• UPDATE: Pregnancy was a factor in firing, says panel Ryan Ross February 7, 2012
• Attack with baseball bat lands man in prison Ryan Ross February 7, 2012
• Van slams into QEH's front doors, coming to rest in hospital lobby Wayne Thibodeau February 7, 2012
• Farmers: Don’t fence me in Steve Sharratt February 6, 2012
• Have no fear of pension changes: Shea Teresa Wright February 6, 2012

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Santorum poised to challenge Romney in trio of state nominating contests

WASHINGTON - Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum may be nudging Newt Gingrich out of the way as the favoured candidate of far-right conservatives as he makes big moves in a trio of...

February 7, 2012

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• Canada kicks off four months of celebrations for Queen's Diamond Jubilee February 7, 2012
• Oracle turns down chance to collect $272 million from SAP, takes aim at rival in new trial February 7, 2012
• Investment Canada Act update delay makes country a difficult investment, NDP February 7, 2012
• Coroner: Don Cornelius' death ruled a suicide; 'Soul Train' founder shot himself in head February 7, 2012
• E-books by crime writer Jim Thompson coming soon; he helped turn pulp fiction into art form February 7, 2012

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Matters claims lone win for P.E.I. at Canadian junior curling championships

Alex Matters and his Charlottetown curling rink recorded the only victory of the day Monday for Island teams at the Canadian junior curling championships in Napanee, Ontario. Matters and his...

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February 7, 2012

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• Two Islanders on coaching staff for Canadian men's hockey team at World University Games February 7, 2012
• P.E.I. Sports Hall of Fame receives notice to move out of current home February 7, 2012
• Rocket's Bernard named QMJHL's third star of week Postmedia News Service February 7, 2012
• Three Oaks Axemen win Coal Bowl Classic basketball tournament Greg McNeil February 6, 2012

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• Winsloe Charlottetown FC Look to Feast on Newfoundland October 11, 2011
• PEI Ladies Leave it All on Field Against Nova Scotia at U-18 Sony Cup October 10, 2011
• Island U-18 Ladies Suffer Setback Versus NB October 8, 2011
• Winsloe U-18 Ladies Strikeout Against Westerners October 8, 2011
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MLS home price index up in January after two months of declines: CREA

OTTAWA — Home prices rebounded in January following declines in each of the two previous months, according to a Canadian Real Estate Association report released Monday. The MLS home price...

February 7, 2012

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• 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
• Traders look to corporate Canada as earnings reports gain momentum this week February 6, 2012
• Waterloo stands by RIM despite market turmoil, says tech sector is booming February 6, 2012

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Variety of options available to achieve weight loss

Question: I am 50 pounds overweight. There are many different diets and opinions on how to achieve lasting weight loss. Which diet or approach do you recommend?Answer: You are not alone amid the 56...

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February 7, 2012

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• A reason to write Sally Cole February 6, 2012
• Right on target Mary MacKay February 3, 2012
• Tales of two pioneers Elizabeth Cran February 3, 2012
• A special year of music for the Doors Doug Gallant 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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• 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
• Recession in PEI? July 8, 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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