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Charlottetown Police Services arrested three men and a woman after officers seized cocaine, oxycodone/percocet, drug paraphernalia and $2,271 during a drug bust in the city on April 17. Contributed

Cocaine, oxycodone seized, four arrested in Charlottetown drug bust

Police in Charlottetown have charged three men and one woman after seizing cocaine and cash during a drug bust in Charlottetown on April 17. Charlottetown Police Services conducted a targeted traffic stop on Grafton Street around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday ...

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P.E.I. government hired some critical PCH staff, but question of when Summerside hospital's ICU will reopen remains murky

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Health Minister Mark McLane said the province has hired on internal medicine specialist who is due to begin work at the Prince County Hospital this summer. The province has extended a job offer to another internist. – Stu Neatby

Single-vehicle accident claims life of Grand River, P.E.I., woman

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A 26-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after he fled from police but was eventually caught on Sunday night outside Halifax.

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"At its most basic and when taught properly, a martial art is a way of creating stillness in your life, of reducing the chaos that surrounds us," writes Michael Clair of St. John's.

LETTER: St. John's building a safer community by empowering individuals

I want to applaud the City of St. John's for undertaking its campaign to address violence and crime, called “Building Safer Communities”. While St. John's is probably one of the safest communities in the world, there remains much work to be done to ...

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COMMENTARY: Nova Scotians still face longest health-care wait times in Canada

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According to a Fraser Institute study, Nova Scotians endured a median wait in 2023 of 56.7 weeks between a referral from a family doctor for an appointment with a specialist and the receipt of treatment. Unsplash

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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland takes part in a press conference before delivering the fall economic update in Ottawa, Canada, November 21, 2023.

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Business

Richard Paquet is owner of The Knotty Pretzel, which operated at the Downtown Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market on Queen Street. - Contributed

Food vendors no longer allowed at downtown Charlottetown market say they are disappointed

For Sandra Sunil and her family at 4S Catering, the news was a surprise. They are one of eight food vendors at the Downtown Farmers’ and Artisans' Market in Charlottetown that will not be able to operate at the market this year. The vendors all ...

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Former P.E.I. environment minister raises risks of saltwater getting into drinking water

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Brad Trivers, a former Minister of Environment, raised the issue of saltwater intrusion on the province’s groundwater from coastal areas due to erosion. – Stu Neatby

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Lifestyles

A video still of Kathleen Ryan, volunteer driver with the P.E.I. Meals on Wheels program.

‘Giving back feels amazing’: Shelter Movers is a volunteer-powered charitable organization that provides moving, storage services at no cost to individuals, families fleeing abuse

Juanita Rossiter Special to SaltWire Volunteer week is celebrated annually the week of April 21st. For many organizations, volunteers play a pivotal part in its day-to-day operations. Kathleen Ryan from Brudenell, P.E.I., is a second-year university ...

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'She needs to be dressed up a little bit for her hundredth birthday': Historic N.L. church a finalist in the Next Great Save contest

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Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church in Port au Port West is a finalist in the National Trust for Canada’s Next Great Save competition. Members of the public can vote for the church online until May 6. – Contributed

Haligonians make waves in international fashion scene

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Model Alyssa Landmann Oliveira on the cover of L’AMOUR magazine

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Sports

Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals defenceman Lincoln Waugh, right, defends against Amherst Ramblers forward Liam Dutcher, 12, as Caps forward Reid Vos, front, hustles back. The action took place in a Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) playoff game at the Island Petroleum Energy Centre on April 6. The Caps open the MHL final series against Miramichi on home ice April 20 at 7 p.m. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

MHL PLAYOFFS: P.E.I.'s Western Capitals begin drive for sixth league title on home ice

The Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals are one series win away from hoisting the team’s sixth Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) championship banner. The Capitals, who won MHL championships in 1997, 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2022, host ...

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MHL PLAYOFFS: P.E.I.’s Ross Martin enjoying successful first season as Miramichi Timberwolves GM

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Miramichi Timberwolves general manager Ross Martin, second right, of Winsloe, P.E.I., chats with the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) team’s coaching staff of, from left, head coach Kory Baker and assistants Billy Gaston and Alex White. The Timberwolves visit the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals for Game 1 of the MHL final series on April 20 at 7 p.m. Contributed

Central Storm, Mid-Isle Wildcats ready for Atlantic U15 AAA female hockey championship in P.E.I.

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Central Storm centre and team captain Cadence Player participates in a passing drill during a team practice at MacLauchlan Arena in Charlottetown on April 15. The Storm is hosting the 2024 Atlantic under-15 AAA female hockey championship in North Rustico, April 18-21. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

P.E.I.-champion Eastern Express focused on competing hard for 60 minutes at regional tournament in Montague

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Charlottetown Islanders defenceman earns QMJHL award for community involvement

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MHL PLAYOFFS: Western Capital transitions from tough-guy role in major junior to point-producer in junior A

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Canada

AC/DC tribute Band 21 Gun Salute are set to play the Pictou County Wellness Centre on Saturday, April 26. Danielle Plourde photo - File

AC/DC tribute band to perform in Pictou County

21 Gun Salute, an AC/DC tribute band, is gearing up to hit the stage at the Pictou County Wellness Centre on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the deCoste on the Road Tour, with a journey through the legendary catalog of one of the greatest ...

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Highway 4 in Big Pond closed following motor vehicle collision Friday

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An RCMP vehicle monitoring speed limits along Route 4 in Howie Centre in October. Contributed/ Cpl. Gary McLaughlin

Canadian Army Reserves hosting job fair at Sydney's Victoria Park Saturday

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The entrance to the Cape Breton Highlanders Museum. BARB SWEET/CAPE BRETON POST

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World

Signage is seen at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021.

Superfund designations could fuel PFAS litigation, enforcement

By Clark Mindock (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated two of the most commonly used "forever chemicals" as hazardous substances under the federal Superfund law, in a bid to clean up properties across the United ...

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P.E.I.-champion Eastern Express focused on competing hard for 60 minutes at regional tournament in Montague

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MHL PLAYOFFS: Western Capital transitions from tough-guy role in major junior to point-producer in junior A

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