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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

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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

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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

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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 ...

Updated 13 hours ago |1 min read

MONEY LADY PODCAST: A parent's guide to property and prosperity

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Mactaquac Dam laying the groundwork for decade-long refurbishment

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German unemployment rises more than expected, labour office says

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Daily horoscope for Apr. 30, 2024

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Expect to feel a burst of energy and enthusiasm today. You're another step closer to accomplishing your goals. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You may feel a need to step away from your social life ...

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GWEN HARWOOD: Our Shining Night with the Cape Breton Chorale

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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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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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'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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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

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Canada

Bay St. George RCMP stopped three impaired drivers and impounded their vehicles over the April 26 weekend. - File

Two drivers charged, vehicles impounded for impaired driving over weekend: Bay St. George RCMP

Three drivers have their licences suspended and vehicles impounded by RCMP following separate incidents in western Newfoundland over the weekend. On Friday, April 26, Bay St. Geroge RCMP in St. George's tried to stop a man driving an all-terrain ...

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Trial begins for St. John's-area man charged with sexually assaulting two youth

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Chris Carter's sexual assault trial began in Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in St. John's Monday, April 29, 2024. TARA BRADBURY • THE TELEGRAM

N.L. government not doing enough on mental health, addictions: PCs, NDP

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Progressive Conservative Leader Tony Wakeham says Housing Minister Fred Hutton is assigning blame rather than solving the problem. -Juanita Mercer/The Telegram

Small-craft harbours getting $463 million in federal funding

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King Charles to visit cancer centre on his return to public duties

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Nova Scotia provides $2.3 million for bridge replacement work in St. Margaret's Bay, Municipality of Chester

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World

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China March 20, 2024.

China says Hamas and Fatah express political will for reconciliation

BEIJING (Reuters) - Rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah have expressed the political will to seek reconciliation through dialogue at unity talks in Beijing, China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The two factions have failed to heal ...

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