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Lude Meng, a temporary foreign worker in Prince Edward Island, says her dream of relocating to the Island permanently was put in jeopardy after she made a complaint about sexual harassment in the workplace and was abruptly laid off. Meng shares her story in a three-part series for SaltWire. Thinh Nguyen • The Guardian

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P.E.I. migrant worker speaks out, part 1: Temporary foreign worker files complaint about sexual harassment in the workplace

Editor's note: This is part 1 of a three-part series following the story of a migrant worker and her efforts to get an open permit to work in P.E.I. after filing a complaint against her employer. MONTAGUE, P.E.I. – A temporary foreign worker is ...

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Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft arrive at Amari Air Base, Estonia, in 2022. With the war in Ukraine showing how conflict has evolved, it begs the question of whether Canada needs to buy 88 of the fighters.
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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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Navy diver Second-Class Sailor (S2) Nour Houdeib of the HMCS Scotian naval reserve unit at CFB Halifax prepares a personnel buoy marker to take on board a fast-rescue craft to head across the tickle to Lance Cove on Bell Island during under/on water diving exercises on Saturday morning, April 27. Joe Gibbons • The Telegram

Naval reservists conduct training exercises in N.L.

Naval reservists conducted small-boat and diving exercises in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s on Saturday, April 27. The Royal Canadian Navy ship HMCS Cabot hosted more than 100 sailors from across Canada, who participating in diving and small-boat ...

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

PHOTO: Raking weather in Cape Breton

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The Holland Hurricanes of the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball Association (ACBA) have named Tyler Johnston of Cardigan, P.E.I., as new head coach. The Hurricanes begin regular-season play in early September. Holland College • Special to The Guardian

P.E.I.'s Holland Hurricanes name baseball head coach

The Holland Hurricanes have a new baseball coach for the 2024 season. Holland College recently announced the appointment of Tyler Johnston of Cardigan, P.E.I., to the post, effective immediately. “I’m looking forward to helping this team maintain a ...

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

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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

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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Canada

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