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P.E.I. forests emit more carbon than they absorb after damage from 2022 storm

P.E.I. forests emit more carbon than they absorb after damage from 2022 storm

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island forests emit more carbon than they absorb, a consequence of the damage caused after post-tropical storm Fiona made landfall almost two years ago.
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Halifax 'living wage' estimated at $28.30 an hour, says new report on cost of living

Halifax 'living wage' estimated at $28.30 an hour, says new report on cost of living

HALIFAX — A new report is calling on provincial governments in Atlantic Canada to do more to bridge a gap between what people earn and what they need to pay for their basic needs.
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Pickup truck hits and kills escaped horse in eastern P.E.I., police say

Pickup truck hits and kills escaped horse in eastern P.E.I., police say

KING'S COUNTY, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND — Police say a pickup truck struck and killed a horse in eastern Prince Edward Island on Wednesday. RCMP Cpl. Gavin Moore says the animal had escaped and was running along a rural, two-lane road when it was hit.
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Tributes pour in after death of Prince Edward Island hockey instructor Allan Andrews

Tributes pour in after death of Prince Edward Island hockey instructor Allan Andrews

CHARLOTTETOWN — The hockey community and Prince Edward Island’s premier are paying tribute following the death of Allan Andrews, founder of a renowned hockey school on the island.
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Police investigate attempted murder in Summerside, P.E.I.

Police investigate attempted murder in Summerside, P.E.I.

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Police in Summerside, P.E.I., say they are investigating after an attempted murder led to an emergency alert and shelter-in-place for residents. A news release says officers were called to a home on Spring Street around 7:50 a.m.
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Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister

Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's fisheries minister says he hopes recently announced federal funding can help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite that is threatening a fishery vital to the province.
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Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

HALIFAX — Firefighters from the Maritimes are heading to Alberta to help battle the wildfires that have ravaged the Jasper area.
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in P.E.I. oysters

Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in P.E.I. oysters

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — A "worrisome" parasite has been confirmed in at least one area on Prince Edward Island, and samples from several oyster farms have been sent for testing, says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is following in the footsteps of several other provinces and restricting cellphone use in schools.
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P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi'kmaq land

P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi'kmaq land

LENNOX ISLAND, P.E.I. — The government of Canada and Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq First Nations announced an agreement on Thursday to turn a pristine chain of islands with sacred cultural significance into a national park reserve.
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