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Ottawa to fund seven P.E.I. small craft harbour projects

Ottawa is funding seven repair and maintenance project in seven P.E.I. small craft harbours as part of the 2022 budget. The largest project includes reconstructing parts of Naufrage Harbour to accommodate dredging related to Hurricane Fiona. Other ...

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P.E.I. facing a shortage of French and English teachers in school system

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Andy Doran, president of the P.E.I. Teachers’ Federation, wants to see better working conditions for teachers in this province so those who graduate with an education degree will apply for teaching jobs here. Dave Stewart • The Guardian

P.E.I. pharmacists' UTI treatment expanded to patients under 19

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P.E.I. pharmacists at 48 Island pharmacies can now assess some simple ailments and renew eligible prescriptions. -Contributed

UPEI library turning a new page: $15-million fundraising campaign announced for major renovation to 50-year-old facility

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Charlottetown doctor says trip to Ethiopia was life-changing

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P.E.I. schools nearing capacity says public school director

Updated Apr. 26, 2024 |4 min read

Opinion

June 16, 2008--Angry residents shout obsenities as Penny Boudreau is led from court to a waiting car after her appearance in the first degree murder case in Bridgewater Monday morning.

N.S. mom who strangled her own daughter eyeing eventual release to a halfway house

The parole board has granted a Bridgewater woman who killed her own daughter more than a dozen temporary escorted passes from prison, including one to check out a halfway house where she might eventually be released. Penny Patricia Boudreau, 50, ...

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LETTER: Clarifying Maple's role in P.E.I.

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The login screen on the Maple virtual care site online promises a hand-picked network of doctors and specialists. Screenshot

LETTER: Bullying, gender-based violence need to be taken seriously

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On Tuesday the Department of Justice issued a press release saying Zimmer would be replaced as the judge overseeing the Desmond inquiry. Minister Brad Johns stated that the Desmond family and the public had been waiting more than five years for answers -- Francis Campbell photo

LETTER: Criticism of New Dawn 'disappointing and insulting'

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GWYNNE DYER: A look at the whys and hows of the wars in Africa

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LETTER: N.L. needs to become faster at licensing international doctors

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Business

The fall lobster season for P.E.I. fishers will run from Aug. 9 until Oct. 10. File Photo.

Lobster setting day in Northumberland Strait pushed to April 27

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is delaying the start of the lobster fishing season in some parts of P.E.I. due to concerning weather conditions. Environment Canada’s marine forecast of westerly winds peaking at 35 knots is expected to affect wave levels ...

Updated Apr. 25, 2024 |1 min read

Prices at the Pumps: Some small relief, more for diesel

Updated Apr. 25, 2024 |1 min read

Union to launch boycott of Java Blend coffee shops in Halifax

Updated Apr. 25, 2024 |3 min read

CBRM throws its support behind new proposed solar gardens projects

Updated Apr. 25, 2024 |9 min read

Construction boom hits Moncton in first quarter of 2024

Updated Apr. 25, 2024 |2 min read

Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to step down

Updated 4 minutes ago |1 min read

Lifestyles

Founding members of the Cape Breton Chorale, from left, are Bernard Levere, Barb Smith, Eileen Forrester and Clare Rogers. CONTRIBUTED/ANITA CLEMENS PHOTO

GWEN HARWOOD: Our Shining Night with the Cape Breton Chorale

The Cape Breton Chorale invites you to Our Shining Night on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Downtown. Our 50th anniversary season concludes with a concert and reception, with appetizers by Mise en Place Catering. Your ticket is good for ...

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PHOTO: Raking weather in Cape Breton

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Sunny and cool temperatures on Monday made for good conditions to get some outside work started and/or completed. Outside of the T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists location in Sydney Clayton Murphy was spotted pushing stone off of the paved parking lot and removing stones from the grass nearby. Murphy's main job is as funeral director at the home but was doing a pretty good job on the raking. Across the municipality there were countless work crews and home owners spotted also catching up on their yardwork.

YVONNE KENNEDY: Volunteer firefighters integral part of rural communities

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Members of the Port Morien Volunteer Fire Department. In the front row from left are James Bates, Remington Strongman, Katie Cameron, Justin Gilliam, Donna Martell, Jacob Egan, Jared Peach and Allan Cameron. In the back row from left are Harvey Butts, Lisa Boutilier, Brandon Bates, Michael Kelloway, Tayor Gilliam, Stewart MacPherson, David Murrant, Robbie Byrne, Donald Clements, Jonathan Eveleigh, Jarrett Byrne and Mavis Wadden. CONTRIBUTED/JAMES BATES

'I do not feel that the services are up to snuff': Long-term solutions needed as number of people in N.L. seeking help for mental health rises

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‘A farm is a local hub’: Buying direct from farmers a win-win situation in Atlantic Canada

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20 QUESTIONS: With P.E.I. award-winning singer-songwriter Tara MacLean

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Sports

Miramichi Timberwolves forward David Doucet, 91, carries the puck during Game 3 of the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) final series against the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals at the Island Petroleum Energy Centre on April 24. Doucet scored a goal, added two assists and was named the second star in the Timberwolves’ 4-3 win in Game 4 in Miramichi, N.B., on April 28. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

MHL PLAYOFFS: P.E.I.'s Western Capitals in deep hole vs. Miramichi Timberwolves

After posting the best record in the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) regular season, the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals are facing their biggest test of the 2023-24 campaign. After dropping a 4-3 road decision on April 28, the ...

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Heartbreaking end for Kensington Vipers at Don Johnson Memorial Cup

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Kensington Moase Plumbing and Heating Vipers goaltender Noah Visser, 30, is ready for action during Game 4 of the P.E.I. junior B hockey championship series at Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on March 24. Visser turned in a 41-save performance in the Vipers’ 3-2 loss to the Antigonish Bulldogs in the deciding game of the 2024 Don Johnson Memorial Cup Atlantic junior B championship in Mount Pearl, N.L., on April 28. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

P.E.I.'s Kensington Vipers advance to Don Johnson Memorial Cup final

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BASKETBALL: AUS MVP Malcolm Christie leaves Dalhousie for NCAA's Oakland University

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Pownal Ice Dogs drop close semifinal game at Maritime junior C hockey ch’ship

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TELUS CUP: P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild wins final round-robin game; Dickson top point-getter

Updated Apr. 27, 2024 |3 min read

Canada

N.S. mom who strangled her own daughter eyeing eventual release to a halfway house

The parole board has granted a Bridgewater woman who killed her own daughter more than a dozen temporary escorted passes from prison, including one to check out a halfway house where she might eventually be released. Penny Patricia Boudreau, 50, ...

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Acquittal entered on sex offences; Cape Breton court report for April 29, 2024

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Red Dress Day events planned for Cape Breton

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Elder Viola Christmas crosses herself as she starts the opening prayer at the ceremony held on Red Dress Day, also known as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit people, held in Membertou last year. It took place at the Red Dress Commemorative Park, located on the front lawn of the Cape Breton Regional Police station in Membertou, and it was the first event held at the park since it opened last year. NICOLE SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST

Offers received to buy Halifax Herald and SaltWire

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Almost half of Canadians think roads less safe than a year ago: Survey

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Man admits fleeing from police in stolen vehicle after Dartmouth stabbing

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World

US FDA grants full approval for Pfizer's cervical cancer drug

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted traditional approval for Pfizer's drug for cervical cancer patients with disease progression on or after chemotherapy, the agency said on Monday. (Reporting by Pratik Jain in Bengaluru; ...

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US, Egyptian presidents hold phone call over Gaza ceasefire talks

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A house damaged in an Israeli strike lies in ruin, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, April 29, 2024.

Peru seeks to avoid arbitration over Chinese-built mega port

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Ships are anchored near the construction site of a new Chinese mega port, in Chancay, Peru August 22, 2023.

'Multiple' law enforcement officers shot in North Carolina, police say

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Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war

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Uruguay ex-president Jose Mujica diagnosed with 'challenging' cancer

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P.E.I. facing a shortage of French and English teachers in school system

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UPEI library turning a new page: $15-million fundraising campaign announced for major renovation to 50-year-old facility

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Ottawa to fund seven P.E.I. small craft harbour projects

P.E.I. facing a shortage of French and English teachers in school system

P.E.I. pharmacists' UTI treatment expanded to patients under 19

UPEI library turning a new page: $15-million fundraising campaign announced for major renovation to 50-year-old facility

Charlottetown doctor says trip to Ethiopia was life-changing

P.E.I. schools nearing capacity says public school director

Opinion

N.S. mom who strangled her own daughter eyeing eventual release to a halfway house

LETTER: Clarifying Maple's role in P.E.I.

LETTER: Bullying, gender-based violence need to be taken seriously

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Business

Lobster setting day in Northumberland Strait pushed to April 27

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Union to launch boycott of Java Blend coffee shops in Halifax

CBRM throws its support behind new proposed solar gardens projects

Construction boom hits Moncton in first quarter of 2024

Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to step down

Lifestyles

GWEN HARWOOD: Our Shining Night with the Cape Breton Chorale

PHOTO: Raking weather in Cape Breton

YVONNE KENNEDY: Volunteer firefighters integral part of rural communities

'I do not feel that the services are up to snuff': Long-term solutions needed as number of people in N.L. seeking help for mental health rises

‘A farm is a local hub’: Buying direct from farmers a win-win situation in Atlantic Canada

20 QUESTIONS: With P.E.I. award-winning singer-songwriter Tara MacLean

Sports

MHL PLAYOFFS: P.E.I.'s Western Capitals in deep hole vs. Miramichi Timberwolves

Heartbreaking end for Kensington Vipers at Don Johnson Memorial Cup

P.E.I.'s Kensington Vipers advance to Don Johnson Memorial Cup final

BASKETBALL: AUS MVP Malcolm Christie leaves Dalhousie for NCAA's Oakland University

Pownal Ice Dogs drop close semifinal game at Maritime junior C hockey ch’ship

TELUS CUP: P.E.I.'s Kensington Wild wins final round-robin game; Dickson top point-getter

Canada

N.S. mom who strangled her own daughter eyeing eventual release to a halfway house

Acquittal entered on sex offences; Cape Breton court report for April 29, 2024

Red Dress Day events planned for Cape Breton

Offers received to buy Halifax Herald and SaltWire

Almost half of Canadians think roads less safe than a year ago: Survey

Man admits fleeing from police in stolen vehicle after Dartmouth stabbing

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US, Egyptian presidents hold phone call over Gaza ceasefire talks

Peru seeks to avoid arbitration over Chinese-built mega port

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