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Why were long-term care facilities so hard hit by COVID-19? A new report from the Royal Society of Canada delves into that issue and aims to offer advice to policy-makers.

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Red dresses installed in Potlotek First Nation serve as a continued call for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). The dresses have hung for over a year and some had signs attached. The MMIWG final report asked that all Canadians decolonize by learning the true history of Canada and the Indigenous history where they lived. OSCAR BAKER III/CAPE BRETON POST

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Judy Brown of Southampton stands beside a large sign she erected in front of her home. She said it’s a way for her community to send their thoughts to the victims of the Portapique shooting and their families. Darrell Cole – Amherst News

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The pandemic has had a huge impact on businesses around the globe. Many have struggled, while some others have thrived.

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Heavy ice conditions in a section of Notre Dame Bay - North Head to Cape Freels – has delayed the opening of the area’s lobster fishery until May 18.

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Danielle Cossar is the owner of Gingersnap General Store in St. John's, NL. Cossar says that Dr. Suess books remain popular.

Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss: New generations of kids still love the whimsical rhymes

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Annual Rendez-vous de la Francophonie takes place March 1-31

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Tracey Gairns Brioux is the founder of Emyvale, P.E.I.-based Reset Breathe Fitness, a subscriber-based online fitness service and wellness community streaming live or on-demand workout classes daily.

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P.E.I.-based poet/songwriter releases new album

Published Feb 26, 2021 at 12:52 p.m.

Rustico Bay Club welcomes Mike Lonergan

The Guardian

Updated Feb 26, 2021 at 12:38 p.m.

The hosts of the Rustico Bay Club Ceilidh, Katlyn Gallant and Lori Dempster, are excited to welcome Mike Lonergan to the stage on Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Lonergan, who considers himself from away, recently settled with his family in the ...

Kale with Apples, Leeks and Feta, made with four cups of kale, can be a side dish or a luncheon dish.

MARGARET PROUSE: Enjoy the versatility of kale

Margaret Prouse
Published Feb 26, 2021 at 10:17 a.m.

Kale is a versatile, locally-grown, reasonably inexpensive winter vegetable. Because of its sturdiness, cold tolerance and high productivity, it is available throughout the winter. Of the many recipes that use kale, the majority that I have found ...

Although this week's Maritime concerts by singer-songwriter Rose Cousins have been postponed until the fall due to COVID-19 concerns, including Thursday's show at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, listeners feeling isolated can take comfort from the musical reassurances found on her new album Bravado. - Lindsay Duncan

Rose Cousins shares cover of Whitney Houston classic

The Guardian

Published Feb 25, 2021 at 2:41 p.m.

Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning songwriter Rose Cousins shared her cover of Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me), along with a video for the track, over the Valentine’s Day weekend. “My sister and ...

Caedda Enright on the Celtic harp and vocals will be one of the SOPA student performers on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Irish Hall.

School of Performing Arts students to play Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall at the BIS

The Guardian

Published Feb 25, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.

The Variety Show on Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd., will feature five students from Holland College School of Performing Arts. There will be a 50/50 draw ...

P.E.I.’s Scott MacKay just released his third album, Stupid Cupid, on all music platforms. This one has a country theme, which is a departure for the artist.

Move to Calgary inspires P.E.I. musician to go country with third album

Dave Stewart
Published Feb 25, 2021 at 1:29 p.m.

Mount Herbert artist Scott MacKay says the seed for his latest album was planted eight years ago when he and his wife moved to Calgary, Alta. That seed has grown into his third album, Stupid Cupid, which he recently dropped on all music platforms, ...

Holland College president Sandy MacDonald

Pilot project at Holland College to assist current and former youth in care

The Guardian

Published Feb 25, 2021 at 10:50 a.m.

Holland College is launching a pilot project to support prospective students who have been or currently are youth in care in Prince Edward Island. “We understand the barriers that youth in care encounter when they are trying to further their ...

Lisa DesRoches fills a cup of water at the sink. She’s got taking her medication for Tarlov Cyst Disease down to a science. Combined with the medication she also works with a pain management doctor. The progressive, chronic disease is something she’ll live with for the rest of her life.

P.E.I. women find connection support in shared rare disease

Millicent Mckay
Updated Feb 25, 2021 at 11:50 a.m.

For Lisa DesRoches, everything was fine, until it wasn't. When an intense pain in her lower back and across her hips began, she put it down to age and assumed it would go away. But it didn't. It hasn't. "Life was good. I was ...

HIGH SCHOOL REPORT: Art club begins and will take place on Tuesdays

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Published Feb 24, 2021 at 4:28 p.m.

DATES TO REMEMBER Feb. 24 - Pink Shirt Day Feb. 26 - Professional Learning Day. No classes. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Jessica Larsen. ANNUAL K.R.H.S. HOCKEY POOL STANDINGS: 1st - Kevin Bustard, 2nd - Mathew ...

The performing duo of Jeanie & Charles, comprised of Jeanie Campbell and Charles Reid, will take the stage at Music At The Manse this Thursday and Friday in Marshfield.

Duo to perform Friday at Music at the Manse

The Guardian

Published Feb 24, 2021 at 3:47 p.m.

On the heels of Valentine's Day and Islander Day, Jeanie & Charles aim to add to the treats of February with a show Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., at Music At The Manse in Marshfield. Doors open at 6 p.m. The musically eclectic duo of Jeanie ...

Free training programs and workshops for P.E.I.'s tourism industry

The Guardian

Published Feb 24, 2021 at 3:40 p.m.

The federal and provincial governments are working with the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island to provide free training programs and workshops to support Island tourism operators impacted by the COVID-19 ...