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Nathan Rochford
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All articles of Nathan Rochford
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Massive rainstorm floods capital
It was an exceptionally damp day for many Charlottetown residents yesterday as a massive rainstorm flooded the city. Streets throughout ... -
Charlottetown sailing team wins Nova Scotia regatta
This year's Chester Race Week marked a special milestone for Terry McKenna and his eight man sailing crew. For the first time in 27-years ... -
P.E.I. student travels to Italy on archeological dig
When Shawn Hopper of Charlottetown decided to take art history as a major at Mount Allison University, she had no idea where it would take her.An ... -
New liquor store opens in Stratford
STRATFORD — A new liquor store has opened here adjacent to Sobeys in the Kinlock Plaza following months of renovations to replace the old ... -
CBC decision to drop Easter Seals telethon comes as...
News of the CBC dropping its annual Easter Seals telethon has left Islanders, including former Easter Seals ambassador Michael Morrison, ... -
Island game developers showcase their skills in...
A team of Island game developers are putting their skills to the test this summer after being chosen to work with Game Garage, a video game ... -
Confederation Centre Art Gallery receives $500,000...
For the next decade, the wing will be named The Sobey Gallery in honour of the contribution.The announcement was made during a news conference at ... -
Exhibition adds hot air balloon rides
“The idea is to see if we can get a balloon festival off the ground in Crapaud,” said Tom Albrecht, the second vice-chair of the ... -
Transient vendors may soon face operational charge
According to Charlottetown City Councillor David MacDonald, who spoke on the subject at Monday’s council meeting, the issue of transient vendors ... -
Thousands of country music fans flock to Cavendish...
Cowboy hats and Keith Urban shirts could be seen throughout the crowd on both young and old and when the moment arrived for Urban to take the ... -
Cavendish Beach Music Festival off to smooth start
With temperatures hovering around 27 degrees Celsius for much of the day, the weather was perfect and, according to fans, the performances were ... -
Millvale residents to appeal shooting range permit
Angry Millvale residents say they will appeal a provincial permit given to The Big Boot shooting range in South Granville allowing it to reopen ... -
Company announces stem cell therapy for animals
Some animals will now be able to receive stem cell therapy thanks to the efforts of Charlottetown-based company Chemaphor Inc. The bioscience ... -
Millvale residents want new shooting range closed
A new shooting range opened in South Granville has people in the neighbouring community of Millvale seeking a change in legislation to have the ... -
'The kids are going to love it'
It's been seven months in the making, but as of Saturday, Westwood Consolidated School in Cornwall unveiled its new playground. "The sense of ... -
UPEI athletics department opens facilities to nine...
A recent decision by the UPEI athletics department to open its facilities to nine non-profit groups has garnered considerable positive feedback. ... -
Business Hall of Fame welcomes newest members
Three of Prince Edward Island's most notable business successes were inducted into the Junior Achievement Prince Edward Island Business Hall of ... -
Dog owner upset with Canada Post policy change on...
Joanne Lord MacLeod said her pup Jock waits for the mail carrier every day to bring him his inevitable treat. However, according to a Canada Post ... -
Charlottetown Driving Park legend Bill Acorn dies at 80
Known throughout Charlottetown as an avid curler and long-time employee at the Charlottetown Driving Park, Bill Acorn died Saturday after ... -
Charlottetown residents air concerns over concert...
Charlottetown city councillors heard a mix of emotions from the public Tuesday over the construction of a proposed concert venue on the former ... -
Generous girl gives Humane Society animals something...
While nothing really beats a good scratch behind the ears, pets at the P.E.I. Humane Society have a lot more to wag their tails about thanks to ... -
Hundreds of supporters turn out at annual Relay for...
Despite dreary weather, approximately 600 people took to the track at the Charlottetown Driving Park Friday night for the annual Relay for Life. ... - Supporters out in hundreds at annual Relay for Life...
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Friendly Fisherman owner hopes to rebuild
The former owner of the Friendly Fisherman says he is considering rebuilding but is looking at his options first. The Cavendish restaurant ... -
How about a roundabout donut to go with your...
It started as a joke but now the roundabout donut is one of the hottest selling items on the menu at the Mount Edward Road Tim Hortons in ... -
Online booking addressed at Tourism Roadshow
An online booking system for tourism operators on P.E.I. was a hot topic at Wednesday night's Tourism Roadshow meeting in Charlottetown. ... -
DUMB Car simulator educates about distracted driving...
Geoff Moon never knew how realistic a video game could be. That was until he tried the DUMB Car 2.0 simulator. "It's actually very good for a ... -
Professor sheds light on watershed groups
Increased long-term funding and heightened environmental regulations are two of the most important barriers facing watershed group across the ... -
Reel lawn mowers real deal for one P.E.I. man
It was the birth of his two children that sparked the interest of Rod Dempsey of Atlantic EcoWorks in being more environmentally aware. "My ... -
UPEI professor sheds light on Island watershed groups
Increased long-term funding and heightened environmental regulations are two of the most important barriers facing watershed group across the ...




