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New Easter weekend: What's open and closed on P.E.I.
Many retailers and services will adjust their hours of operation over the Easter weekend. Here's a guide of what to expect so you can plan ahead. More read comments
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New Competition for young speedskaters slides onto the Island this weekend
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Some of the fastest speedskaters in eastern Canada will be competing in Charlottetown this weekend.
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12 Lennox Island adults trained for entry into the workforce
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A partnership between the The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of P.E.I and the provincial government means 12 adult learners in Lennox Island are being trained and prepared to enter the workforce.
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CEO hopes the Confederation Centre can tap into new funding from Ottawa for the arts
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Confederation Centre of the Arts chief executive officer Jessie Inman says she is hoping the centre will be able to tap into some of the extra money in the federal budget slated for arts and culture.
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Kensington to stockpile emergency supplies at town hall
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Kensington, P.E.I., now has an emergency supplies depot thanks to the town, the Red Cross and community volunteers.
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Charlottetown, Havana twinning agreement recalled by former mayor
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In 1996, Charlottetown became officially twinned with Havana, Cuba. Twenty years later, former Charlottetown mayor George MacDonald says the changes in Cuba's relations with the U.S. make him wonder what could have came of the agreement had trade relations been different at the time.
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New genetically engineered potato approved for Canada
The general manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada thinks both consumers and Island farmers will find advantages with a genetically engineered potato just approved for sale in Canada this week.
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Outreach program will help cancer patients in eastern P.E.I.
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A new outreach program to provide more personal support for cancer patients and their families is being launched in eastern Kings County by the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Live Blog Jian Ghomeshi not guilty decision triggers outrage, relief
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A judge's decision to acquit Jian Ghomeshi of on all charges of sexual assault and choking was met with a mix of outrage, protest and relief on Thursday.
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Union worried about changes to Canada Post mail sorting in Charlottetown
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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is concerned about changes Canada Post warns could be coming.
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Freezing rain warning issued for Prince County on Good Friday
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A freezing rain warning has been issued for Prince County and special weather statements are calling for ice pellets and freezing rain in Kings and Queens County.
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Beer and colouring on tap at Charlottetown brewery
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It's not something you normally see in a bar, but one Island brewery invited their customers to try some old-fashioned colouring as they sipped their beer on Wednesday night.
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Scientists want federal government to restore fisheries protection
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Prominent scientists and environmental groups are urging the federal Liberals to hurry up and repair what they see as damage to fisheries done by the previous government.
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How to calculate what your family will get from the new Canada child benefit
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The federal government has created a Canadian child benefit calculator so anyone can find out how much they will get under the system that starts July 1.
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Federal budget: P.E.I infrastructure funding to get $15.9M injection
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Infrastructure projects on Prince Edward Island will see $15.9 million in new money over five years according to the federal budget that was announced Tuesday.
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5 ways the Liberal budget chips away at the Harper legacy
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After six months in power, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has already rolled back many of the signature initiatives enacted by former prime minister Stephen Harper. Here's five ways Tuesday's budget continues that trend.
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EI changes: What they mean for Islanders
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It's no secret sweeping reforms to Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) program brought in under the former Conservative government didn't sit well with some Islanders. Now, the Liberal government is making its own EI changes, announced in yesterday's 2016 federal budget.
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5 things in the federal budget Islanders should care about
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Here are five things for Islanders to take note of in this year's federal budget.
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Education advisory council meetings gather valuable information
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The first round of district advisory council meetings have been held and Education Minister Doug Currie said some common themes are emerging.
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Souris Hospital getting Wi-Fi service thanks to service club
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Patients at the Souris Hospital will soon have access to the world through internet Wi-Fi service thanks to the local Lions Club.
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More money for ferry service good news for Northumberland Ferries
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Ferry services in Atlantic Canada were included in the federal budget with an infrastructure investment of $51.9 million.
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$500M promised for broadband in rural areas, Federal Agriculture Minister says
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Federal Agriculture Minister and Cardigan MP Lawrence MacAulay says the federal budget will help the middle class, put more money in the pockets of Islanders and help farmers.
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New heart testing services allow Islanders to get diagnosed at home
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Health Minister Robert Henderson says Islanders are benefiting from new heart testing services now being offered at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.
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'Shovel ready' projects waiting for infrastructure cash, say P.E.I. municipalities
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Bruce MacDougall, a Summerside councillor and president of the P.E.I. Federation of Municipalities says he's pleased with the federal budget and what it will bring to smaller municipalities.
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