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Members of the Progressive Conservative front bench listen as Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry closes out the spring sitting of the P.E.I. legislature. – Stu Neatby

P.E.I.'s spring sitting of the legislature has closed. Here are three takeaways.

The 27 members of P.E.I.’s legislature headed back to their districts for the summer after a 31-day sitting closed on April 23. The spring sitting saw the Progressive Conservative government of Premier Dennis King pass another record-high budget, ...

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Testy exchange in P.E.I. legislature over measures to end Sunday hunting ban

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Labour Day weekend is a perfect timing for waterfowl scouting. - Paul Smith

P.E.I. woman dead, Nova Scotia woman hospitalized following head-on collision in Upper Nappan

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Surrey RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run collision at the intersection of 122A Street and 82nd Avenue Monday night.

Man found sleeping in running car with open beer inside charged with impaired driving in Charlottetown

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Air tags lead to stolen tools and drug seizure in Summerside

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P.E.I. man gets jail for second impaired driving conviction

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Opinion

A vintage car drives by the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba. In March, a five-year investigation by the U.S. National Institutes of Health into the claims of so-called Havana syndrome symptoms, found no corroborating evidence of serious brain injury. Reuters file

PETER McKENNA: Havana syndrome: Can Cuba be forgiven now?

I see where the mysterious Havana syndrome is back in the news again. We are also learning that the U.S. case against Cuba for unleashing these “acoustic attacks” grows weaker by each passing scientific study. You may recall that U.S. and Canadian ...

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JOHN DeMONT: The dark side of gambling’s golden hour

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Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, right, is shown with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during an NFL game earlier this year. Mizuhara was fired by the team amid allegations he had engaged in "massive theft" from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts, multiple news outlets reported. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/FILE PHOTO

EDITORIAL: Nova Scotia mass casualty proved domestic violence is not a private matter

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The commissioners of the Mass Casualty Commission, Leanne J. Fitch, The Honourable J. Michael MacDonald and Dr. Kim Stanton arrive for the release of the final report of the Mass Casualty Commission in Truro, NS Thursday March 30, 2023.

TIM KROCHAK PHOTO

Cheers and Jeers for Newfoundland and Labrador April 23

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SCOTT TAYLOR: Canada's military procurement history a laundry list of broken promises

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MICHAEL de ADDER CARTOON: Problem for another day

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Business

Duane, left, and Dave MacDonald, co-owners of Callbecks Home Hardware and now Leon’s Summerside, celebrated the latter’s official opening on April 17. Their company purchased the Leon’s franchise for P.E.I. from D.P. Murphy earlier this year and subsequently relocated it from Charlottetown to Summerside. Colin MacLean

Leon's furniture store completes relocation from Charlottetown to Summerside

The cutting of a bright yellow ribbon has marked a homecoming for a long-time Summerside business. Dave MacDonald held the scissors; he is co-owner, along with his brother Duane, of Callbecks Home Hardware and its associated family of businesses. On ...

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CBRM seeks land-use bylaw change for supportive housing units

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With provincial plans to ultimately phase out institutional settings for people with disabilities, such as Sydney River’s Breton Ability Centre, there will be a greater need for accessory dwelling units for supportive housing. IAN NATHANSON/CAPE BRETON POST FILE

Five Corners Properties talk 3,000 unit housing project in Bible Hill

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A proposal from Five Corners Properties offers 3,000 new residential units in the Bible Hill area. Image Five Corners Properties

Clarenville's SubC Imaging gets nearly $500K in N.L. government funding for new ROV project

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Interest in electric vehicles in Canada drops for second year: survey

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UK pay settlements edge lower in first quarter, industry survey shows

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Lifestyles

Nominations open for 2024 Cape Breton Business and Philanthropy Hall of Fame

The Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the annual Cape Breton Business and Philanthropy Hall of Fame this year. In collaboration with Cape Breton University and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the event ...

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SHERRY MULLEY MACDONALD: Grove’s Point man brings MS walk back to Cape Breton

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Let’s do our part to help the planet: Today is Earth Day, time to connect with the natural world

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The People’s Parade for Life on Earth is a grassroots parade for Earth Day that brings people together from all walks of life to uplift spirits and build community so we can continue to fight for Mother Earth, future generations, and all our relations. This year’s parade took place on April 20. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/peoplesparade.

Nickelback playing Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John's

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ROSEMARY GODIN: Resurgence in tea parties taking hold in Cape Breton

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In Photos

Pinch Penny Fair returns to Confederation Centre of the Art

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Sports

Miramichi Timberwolves forward Zachael Turgeon, 14, passes the puck from behind the goal-line as Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals goaltender Drew Sim and forward Trent Crane, 11, defend on the play. The action took place during Game 1 in the best-of-seven Maritime Junior Hockey League championship series at the Island Petroleum Energy Centre on April 20. Turgeon recorded three points in the Timberwolves’ 5-1 win in Game 2 in Miramichi, N.B., on April 22. The series, which is tied 1-1, resumes in Summerside on April 24 at 7 p.m. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

MHL PLAYOFFS: Timberwolves tie series; Caps facing another suspension

The Miramichi Timberwolves set the tone early and answered back in a big way. The Timberwolves scored early and late in the first period to take a 2-0 lead and never looked back en route to a 5-1 victory over the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford ...

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NHL PUCK DROPS: Columnist offers playoff predictions

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Atlantic All-Star event in Halifax will showcase the region's top female basketball players

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P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild rally falls short in opening game at Telus Cup

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MHL PLAYOFFS: No officiating changes coming in final series

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A perfect showing: Central Storm goes undefeated to win Atlantic U15 AAA female hockey title

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Canada

The provincial government is investing $1.16 million in the first phase of renovations at the Mermaid Theatre in Windsor. Taking part in the April 23 funding announcement were, from left, Hants West MLA Melissa Sheehy-Richard, co-founder Saralee Lewis and executive director Danny Everson.
Jason Malloy

‘It’s worth saving’: Province invests $1.16 million into renovations at Mermaid Theatre in Windsor, N.S.

Danny Everson knew the needed renovations on the to-do list were extensive, but the executive director of Mermaid Theatre never thought the Windsor institution would have to close its doors. “No, because Mermaid perseveres pretty much through ...

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Former Cape Breton volunteer firefighter sentenced on arson charges

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$1.5 million winning lottery ticket sold at Cape Breton convenience store

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A man walks into Brewer's Convenience on Commercial Street in North Sydney on Tuesday. The store was the location where a winning ticket was sold worth $1.5 million. NICOLE SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST

'No one expressed shock': Cape Breton resident tries to solve weekend car break-in

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Cape Breton judge delivers stern warning while imposing jail sentence

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Theft convictions result in jail time for Cape Breton man

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World

A North Korean flag flutters at the propaganda village of Gijungdong in North Korea, in this picture taken near the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, South Korea, July 19, 2022.

North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip

SEOUL (Reuters) - A North Korean delegation led by the cabinet minister for international trade is visiting Iran, the North's official media said on Wednesday in a rare public report of an exchange between the two countries believed to have ...

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Trump meets with Japan's former prime minister Aso

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump leaves Manhattan Supreme Court on the 6th day of the hush money trial against him on April 23 2024. Curtis Means/Pool via REUTERS

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools

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A gun reform activists drags a body bag with the words “How Many more” down the steps of the Tennessee State Capitol building, following the House vote to adopt Senate Bill 1325 which would authorize teachers, principals, and school personnel to carry a concealed handgun on school grounds, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., April 23, 2024.

US FDA says commercial milk safe despite bird flu virus presence

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US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space

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Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors

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P.E.I.'s spring sitting of the legislature has closed. Here are three takeaways.

Testy exchange in P.E.I. legislature over measures to end Sunday hunting ban

Leon's furniture store completes relocation from Charlottetown to Summerside

Learn to rescue animals and pets in emergencies: Charlottetown training shows Islanders how

MHL PLAYOFFS: Timberwolves tie series; Caps facing another suspension

Studying P.E.I.'s student housing needs: Assessment project receives $75,000 to gather more information

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P.E.I.'s spring sitting of the legislature has closed. Here are three takeaways.

Testy exchange in P.E.I. legislature over measures to end Sunday hunting ban

P.E.I. woman dead, Nova Scotia woman hospitalized following head-on collision in Upper Nappan

Man found sleeping in running car with open beer inside charged with impaired driving in Charlottetown

Air tags lead to stolen tools and drug seizure in Summerside

P.E.I. man gets jail for second impaired driving conviction

Opinion

PETER McKENNA: Havana syndrome: Can Cuba be forgiven now?

JOHN DeMONT: The dark side of gambling’s golden hour

EDITORIAL: Nova Scotia mass casualty proved domestic violence is not a private matter

Cheers and Jeers for Newfoundland and Labrador April 23

SCOTT TAYLOR: Canada's military procurement history a laundry list of broken promises

MICHAEL de ADDER CARTOON: Problem for another day

Business

Leon's furniture store completes relocation from Charlottetown to Summerside

CBRM seeks land-use bylaw change for supportive housing units

Five Corners Properties talk 3,000 unit housing project in Bible Hill

Clarenville's SubC Imaging gets nearly $500K in N.L. government funding for new ROV project

Interest in electric vehicles in Canada drops for second year: survey

UK pay settlements edge lower in first quarter, industry survey shows

Lifestyles

Nominations open for 2024 Cape Breton Business and Philanthropy Hall of Fame

SHERRY MULLEY MACDONALD: Grove’s Point man brings MS walk back to Cape Breton

Let’s do our part to help the planet: Today is Earth Day, time to connect with the natural world

Nickelback playing Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John's

ROSEMARY GODIN: Resurgence in tea parties taking hold in Cape Breton

Pinch Penny Fair returns to Confederation Centre of the Art

Sports

MHL PLAYOFFS: Timberwolves tie series; Caps facing another suspension

NHL PUCK DROPS: Columnist offers playoff predictions

Atlantic All-Star event in Halifax will showcase the region's top female basketball players

P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild rally falls short in opening game at Telus Cup

MHL PLAYOFFS: No officiating changes coming in final series

A perfect showing: Central Storm goes undefeated to win Atlantic U15 AAA female hockey title

Canada

‘It’s worth saving’: Province invests $1.16 million into renovations at Mermaid Theatre in Windsor, N.S.

Former Cape Breton volunteer firefighter sentenced on arson charges

$1.5 million winning lottery ticket sold at Cape Breton convenience store

'No one expressed shock': Cape Breton resident tries to solve weekend car break-in

Cape Breton judge delivers stern warning while imposing jail sentence

Theft convictions result in jail time for Cape Breton man

World

North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip

Trump meets with Japan's former prime minister Aso

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools

US FDA says commercial milk safe despite bird flu virus presence

US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space

Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors

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