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Last Updated: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 6:22 PM ET

Shooting range owner defends business
: The owner of a shooting range in central P.E.I. defended her business at a public hearing Wednesday, saying she had obtained all of the necessary permissions for it. more »; Related: Shooting range 'rubber stamped,' residents complain

Fatal fire in Argyle Shore: A cottage fire on P.E.I.'s south shore claimed a life Wednesday; fire officials have not said if it was a man or a woman. more »
Support grows for gay fire victims: P.E.I.'s human rights commission spoke out against homophobia Wednesday, a few weeks after a gay couple's home was burned down. more »

Ring rot found in P.E.I. potatoes: Potato ring rot has shown up on at least two Prince Edward Island farms, the provincial Department of Agriculture has confirmed. more »
Elm Street Elementary opened for teachers: Elm Street Elementary School in Summerside, P.E.I., will be open on Thursday afternoon for teachers to collect any teaching materials or supplies they may need. more »
GG David Johnston will tour N.B., P.E.I.: Gov. Gen. David Johnston will make his first official visit to New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island between Nov. 8 and 10. more »
Coats for Kids donations down 50%: Donations to P.E.I.'s annual Coats for Kids campaign are down by about fifty per cent, organizers said Wednesday. more »
VIDEO: Bus shelters honour local veterans: Stratford, P.E.I. veterans who served in Canada's Armed Forces are being recognized this week on the town's bus shelters. more »
Municipal politicians: what they're earning: Salaries and benefits for the politicians in P.E.I.'s four largest communities. more »
Charlottetown immigrant opens Chinese 'Starbucks': A new immigrant from China has opened a teahouse in Charlottetown, a type of social gathering place he says is as popular as Starbucks in his home country. more »

PEI Features»

B.C. Premier Campbell stepping down: B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell is stepping down and has asked his party to hold a leadership convention.
BHP's PotashCorp bid rejected for now: The federal government has rejected BHP Billiton's $40 billion hostile bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
Wall says thanks to Clement: Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall was gushing with gratitude Wednesday after the announcement that federal Industry Minister Tony Clement has, for now, rejected a proposed foreign takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.

Indonesians flee after volcano erupts: Indonesia's Mount Merapi has its biggest eruption yet, shooting searing ash into the sky, and forcing the hasty evacuations of panicked villagers and emergency shelters near the base.
Obama: Voters upset with pace of progress: U.S. President Barack Obama says the results of the midterm elections reveal that Americans do not believe enough progress has been made on the economy and that he must take responsibility for that.
U.S. Federal Reserve to buy $600B in bonds: The U.S. Federal Reserve has announced a widely expected move to stimulate the American economy.

Rugby concussions not prevented by equipment: MD: Mouth guards and headgear don't help prevent concussions in rugby players, but education and rule changes do, a new review suggests.
Congenital heart disease 'hot spots' revealed: The structure of a receptor in muscle cells linked to life-threatening heart conditions at birth has been revealed by researchers in British Columbia.
3D bone-imaging study stresses structure: New research shows that while everyone loses bone strength as they get older, structural changes at work appear to differ between men and women.

Cirque's unveils $57M touring Jackson show: The Cirque du Soleil's upcoming Michael Jackson show, a $57-million US extravaganza to debut in Montreal in fall 2011, will be 'a celebration of dance and spectacle,' vows the production's creative team.
Fiddler on the Roof composer Jerry Bock dies: Jerry Bock, a Broadway composer who teamed up with Sheldon Harnick to compose musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof and Fiorello, has died. He was 81.
Lady Gaga course coming to U.S university: Pop superstar Lady Gaga is headed back to class this spring — as the subject of a university course.

Quantum 'weirdness' used by plants, animals: Bird navigation, plant photosynthesis and the sense of smell all represent ways living things appear to exploit the oddities of quantum physics.
Boa constrictor produces fatherless babies: Researchers have discovered a female boa constrictor that can produce offspring without mating — so-called virgin births — a rare phenomenon among vertebrates.
NASA aims for Thursday shuttle launch: NASA managers concluded the space shuttle Discovery is safe to lift off on its final mission Thursday, despite an electrical problem that forced a one-day delay.

BHP's PotashCorp bid rejected for now: The federal government has rejected BHP Billiton's $40 billion hostile bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
GM IPO to raise $13B US: General Motors plans to raise $13 billion US in its initial public offering of shares.
U.S. Federal Reserve to buy $600B in bonds: The U.S. Federal Reserve has announced a widely expected move to stimulate the American economy.

Home insurance, credit score link unfair: brokers: Ontario's insurance brokers want the government to outlaw the use of credit scores to set home insurance premiums.
Warning labels on cellphones sought: An Ontario New Democrat is calling for health warning labels on all cellphones sold in the province.
Phone app reveals speed traps: Police have taken a perhaps surprising position on a cellphone app that reveals where speed traps are. They like it as a road information tool.

Leafs' Phaneuf out 4-6 weeks: Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Dion Phaneuf will miss four to six weeks of action after sustaining a deep gash to his left leg in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Ottawa.
Toronto FC hires Klinsmann as consultant: The worst kept secret in Toronto soccer circles was officially confirmed Wednesday when Toronto FC announced it has retained the services of former German star Jurgen Klinsmann as a consultant.
Flames' blown leads becoming an issue: Was a three-day break after playing seven times in 12 days enough for the Calgary Flames to refresh, refocus and reload for a tough NHL matchup against Detroit at 7:30 p.m. MT Wednesday?