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Teresa Wright
twright@theguardian.pe.ca
All articles of Teresa Wright
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Easter holds the fort for Liberals
CORNWALL - The Green Shift gave the Liberals an uphill battle on P.E.I., but Wayne Easter will once again represent Malpeque in Ottawa. The race ... -
MacAulay accused of fear-mongering in debate
The sparks were flying between the candidates vying for the federal seat in Cardigan during The Guardian's televised election forum on EastLink ... -
PNP application creates confusion for businessman
SEACOW POND - The immigrant investment program aimed at linking foreign money to Island businesses ended at the beginning of September, but at ... -
Gaming strategy just 'window dressing': McKenna
The province's new gaming strategy is just 'window dressing' and does not go far enough to cut the number of 'killing machines' in the province, ... -
VLT sites cut in half in province
The number of sites containing video lottery terminals will soon be cut in half and the actual number of VLTs across the Island will be reduced - ... -
Liberals expecting some big name help next week
Although P.E.I. hasn't seen any big name Liberals since the federal election was called, the Island's four Liberal candidates aren't worried. ... -
Ghiz pans IRAC move
The recent decision by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission to discontinue giving Islanders a heads up before a fuel or oil price change ... -
End of an era for Island motorists
Islanders will no longer know about oil and gas price adjustments until after prices have already been changed a decision that is not sitting ... -
MLAs often too noisy as house business discussed: Crane
Opposition Leader Olive Crane thinks government members should be quieter in the legislature when business of the house is being discussed. The ... -
Potato truck overturns in Charlottetown
A potato truck overturned in Charlottetown Friday morning, causing 70,000 pounds of potatoes to spill onto the roadside. The truck was heading ... -
New radio station set to broadcast
Islanders will soon have another channel on their radio dial - but this one could help save their souls. A new religious FM station is set to ... -
Several wind farms in works
Several sizable new wind farms are in the works for various locations across P.E.I., says the provinces Environment minister. Four to six ... -
Better pay needed to attract farm workers
More financial incentives are needed to attract workers to P.E.I. farms because currently many find it more economical to simply draw employment ... -
Schools with low numbers likely first for changes
A dramatic drop in student numbers outlined in the provincial enrolment study released Thursday means P.E.I. schools with low student numbers ... -
Liberals file complaint against Tories over mailouts
The federal Liberals have formally launched a complaint accusing the Conservatives of misuse of taxpayer-funded mailouts but it seems as though ... -
P.E.I. sandwich company added to recall list
Some subs and sandwiches made on P.E.I. were added to the national Maple Leaf meat recall list today. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ... -
Maritime Electric wants to hike budget for project
Maritime Electric wants to increase its capital budget by $13.9 million to construct a wind energy transmission line along the Confederation ... -
Collision damages Albany overpass
A mystery truck smashed into the overpass in Albany last evening, causing significant damage and the possibility of falling debris, ... -
Three more sites added to list of fish kill waterways
CHARLOTTETOWN - Hundreds, possibly thousands, of fish have been found dead in several Island waterways due to nitrate-induced fish kills - and ... -
Liberal 'green shift' bad plan for P.E.I.: Stockwell...
The federal Liberals' 'green shift' plan is a bad deal for Prince Edward Island, says Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day. Day was recently on ... -
Opposition alleges man being related to minister got...
Transportation critic Mike Currie is crying foul over the current audit of the Department of Transportation and Public Works by the auditor ... -
A number of watersheds showing effects of nitrate...
With 85 per cent of P.E.I. under some form of managed land use, the entire province is vulnerable to nitrate contamination, says the report of ... -
Operators cautiously optimistic
As the weather gets warmer, so do tourist operators smiles in preparation for another season of travellers dollars to P.E.I. and despite gloomy ... -
Group planning three ring protest
SUMMERSIDE_- A group of Islanders strongly opposing the use of animals in circuses is planning to protest the Fabuleux Cirque Estival when it ... -
Bullying believed to be cause of axe incident,...
A 17-year-old who picked up an axe on a P.E.I. school bus was driven by aggravating factors, says Charlottetown deputy police chief Richard ... -
Teen uses axe in bus altercation
CHARLOTTETOWN - A school bus full of students travelling home for the day watched in horror Wednesday as a teenager walked to the front, picked ... -
Welfare of circus animals concerns humane society
The circus is coming to Charlottetown next week, but a circus frenzy of animal welfare debate has already begun. The Fabuleux Cirque Estival is ... -
Wage subsidy helps firms create jobs
A total of $1.25 million annually has been allotted as a wage subsidy to assist struggling rural businesses and organizations hire new employees, ... -
Sheridan's comments infuriate legion
Operators of the Summerside legion are fuming over recent comments made by Provincial Treasurer Wes Sheridan when he said there were problems ... -
Summerside Dooly's gets extra VLTs
A provincial gaming pilot project has given five more video lottery terminals to Dooly's in Summerside than other bars on P.E.I. are allowed to ...



