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A person became agitated and made threats with a pencil at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's emergency department on April 22. A Code Silver was declared, but there were no injuries. FILE

Incident at Charlottetown's QEH ends without injuries

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital had an incident in the emergency department on April 22. Health P.E.I. said in an email statement that the hospital issued a Code Silver in the early hours when a patient in the department became agitated and began to ...

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Some bars staying open until 4 a.m. during ECMA week in Charlottetown

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Jamie Juniper, Hunter’s Ale House general manager, holds a poster for music at the bar during ECMA awards week. Hunter’s and three other bars will stay open until 4 a.m. on May 2-4. - Logan MacLean

P.E.I.'s Malpeque and Egmont federal districts see border changes come into place

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The boundaries of the federal district of Malpeque have shifted slightly as of April 23, 2023. The old boundaries are represented by the thin dark line while the new boundaries are represented by the thicker, green line. The district expanded eastward slightly, taking on the communities of Frenchfort and Grand Tracadie. – Elections Canada

City of Summerside buys derelict downtown property, plans for demolition

Updated 3 hours ago |3 min read

P.E.I. man and woman charged with fentanyl drug dealing sentenced for lesser offence

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Evidence of insects, rodents close down bakery, Chinese takeout in Charlottetown

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Opinion

The 135-year-old Victoria County courthouse building on Chebucto Street in Baddeck. The county is looking to explore new locations to house its municipal offices. CONTRIBUTED

LETTER: New municipal building search in Baddeck ‘seems excessive’

Re: ‘Victoria County on hunt for new building,’ Cape Breton Post, April 4. The above story discusses Victoria County municipality's intent to have architects plan a new administrative facility to replace the former Victoria County courthouse. In the ...

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LETTER: Proposed CBRM building bylaw amendment earns support

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With provincial plans to ultimately phase out institutional settings for people with disabilities, such as Sydney River’s Breton Ability Centre, there will be a greater need for accessory dwelling units for supportive housing. IAN NATHANSON/CAPE BRETON POST FILE

Jim Rudderham on guarding against Nova Scotia's wildfire threats

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Thick smoke billowed from a wildfire in Barrington, N.S., on May 27, 2023. The Barrington Lake fire burned out of control for weeks. FRANKIE CROWELL PHOTO

COMMENTARY: Canada has an investment problem — and Fogo Island, N.L., has a solution

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COMMENTARY: Newfoundland and Labrador’s population is growing fast and homebuilding isn’t keeping up

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LETTER: N.L. government isn't representing the interests of the people and nature with approval of hydrogen projects

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Business

In November 2023, sisters Alice and Lokki Ma opened Home is Here, a home and lifestyle store in downtown Summerside. They run it with their other sister, Jen, and cousin Jessica – not pictured. The family recently celebrated their store's grand opening. – Kristin Gardiner/SaltWire

Home is Here: Summerside siblings, cousin open new downtown business

After years of aspiring to open a business together, a Summerside family has done just that. In November 2023, siblings Alice, Lokki and Jen Ma, alongside their cousin, Jessica, opened Home is Here: a home and lifestyle store on Water Street. Inside ...

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Loblaw profit increases as Canadians boycott the company

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Pictured is the Southport Real Canadian Superstore.

Moncton golf course in receivership and up for sale

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The Royal Oaks Golf Club in Moncton is in receivership. (via royaloaks.ca/)

New owner taking over Hubbards home-building outfit

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Newfoundland Whisky earns 'Best in Class' distinction at 2024 spirit competition

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Weak US productivity could threaten Fed's 'soft landing' hopes

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Lifestyles

Charlottetown's Absolute Losers and NORTER playing sandbar stage at Sommo Festival

Charlottetown indie-rockers Absolute Losers and NORTER will be among the dozen acts to perform on the Sommo Festival’s little sister stage this September. Organizers announced the eclectic full lineup for the Amazon Music Sandbar Stage accompanying ...

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MUN's Marine Institute hosting 2024 regional underwater robotics competition in St. John's

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Halifax Regional police are looking to purchase a Deep Trekker Pivot Expert underwater drone to assist with water-based investigations. - Deep Trekker

Blink breaks and other ways to work at a computer without causing strain, pain or injury

Updated 3 hours ago |5 min read

While sitting at a desk, frequently look up from the screen to avoid eye strain. FILE PHOTOS

LEO J. DEVEAU: This Week in Nova Scotia History: April 20-26

Updated Apr. 16, 2024 |11 min read

Lest We Forget Veterans Committee acknowledged at Summerside’s annual community awards

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Changing with the seasons: Atlantic Canadian mothers share their budgeting tips for getting kids new summer clothing

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Sports

UNB Reds head coach Gardiner MacDougall follows the play during an Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Men’s Hockey Conference game during the 2023-24 season. MacDougall, from Bedeque, P.E.I., has been named head coach of Team Canada for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) world under-18 championship in Finland from April 25 to May 5. James West Photo/For UNB Athletics

P.E.I.’s MacDougall leads Team Canada into playoffs at U18 world ch’ship

Team Canada begins the playoff round at the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) world under-18 championship in Vantaa, Finland, on May 2. The Canadian team, coached by Gardiner MacDougall of Bedeque, plays Latvia in a quarter-final game ...

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MHL PLAYOFFS: P.E.I.'s Western Capitals stay alive in MHL final

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Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals goaltender Niko Boudreau, 33, calmly makes a glove save in the third period of a Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) game against the Miramichi Timberwolves at the Island Petroleum Energy Centre on April 30. Timberwolves forward Jeremy Duhamel, 25, and Caps defenceman William Irvine, 3, position themselves for a possible rebound as referee Tanner Doiron follows the play. The Caps won the game 2-1 in double overtime to cut Miramichi’s lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven Metalfab Cup final series. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

Kensington Wild head coach proud of way team competed at Telus Cup

Updated Apr. 30, 2024 |5 min read

Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild forward Lucas Thibeau, 22, tracks the play during the P.E.I. major under-18 male hockey championship series against the Charlottetown Bulk Carriers Knights at MacLauchlan Arena in Charlottetown. Thibeau recorded three points in the Wild’s five games at the 2024 Telus Cup Canadian under-18 hockey championship in Membertou, N.S., last week. - Jason Simmonds/SaltWire

MHL PLAYOFFS: Suspension handed to Caps' Duquette

Updated Apr. 30, 2024 |2 min read

P.E.I.'s Holland Hurricanes name baseball head coach

Updated Apr. 30, 2024 |3 min read

MHL PLAYOFFS: P.E.I.'s Western Capitals in deep hole vs. Miramichi Timberwolves

Updated Apr. 29, 2024 |4 min read

Canada

Cape Breton couple pays price for mixing love and money

A Cape Breton couple who sued each other for a combined $50,000 after they broke up walked away empty handed but their small claims court decision provides a valuable lesson about mixing love and money. Amy Kathleen MacInnis had been dating Scott ...

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The Canadian Dental Care Plan has started. Who's eligible and what's covered?

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More than one million Canadian seniors can now seek dental care under the new Canadian Dental Care Plan, which launched May 1.

Man charged with impaired driving following February Labrador snowmobile crash

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N.S. RCMP and the Serious Incident Response Team are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Pictou on March 30. - File

N.L. going back to pre-pandemic levels of travel nurse use

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'We feel it necessary at the outset to clarify our position': City of St. John's disputes Williams' comments on Galway roundabout

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Jim Rudderham on guarding against Nova Scotia's wildfire threats

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World

Flags fly outside NATO headquarters, before a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, in Brussels, Belgium November 27, 2023.

NATO says Russian hybrid attack intensify on members' territories

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO members are 'deeply concerned' about recent attacks they attribute to Russia that namely affected the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the United Kingdom, the defence alliance said in a ...

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Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results

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Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 2, 2024. Trump, 77, is accused of falsifying business records to reimburse his lawyer, Michael Cohen, for a $130,000 hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels just days ahead of the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton. Charly Triballeau/Pool via REUTERS

Bird flu outbreak in dairy cows fails to deter US raw milk sellers

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Bottles of raw milk are seen in a display in a Sprouts Farmers Market store in Los Angeles, California, U.S. April 29, 2024.

Island nation of Sao Tome and Principe to ask Portugal for colonial reparations

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Incident at Charlottetown's QEH ends without injuries

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Evidence of insects, rodents close down bakery, Chinese takeout in Charlottetown

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Some bars staying open until 4 a.m. during ECMA week in Charlottetown

P.E.I.'s Malpeque and Egmont federal districts see border changes come into place

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Incident at Charlottetown's QEH ends without injuries

Some bars staying open until 4 a.m. during ECMA week in Charlottetown

P.E.I.'s Malpeque and Egmont federal districts see border changes come into place

City of Summerside buys derelict downtown property, plans for demolition

P.E.I. man and woman charged with fentanyl drug dealing sentenced for lesser offence

Evidence of insects, rodents close down bakery, Chinese takeout in Charlottetown

Opinion

LETTER: New municipal building search in Baddeck ‘seems excessive’

LETTER: Proposed CBRM building bylaw amendment earns support

Jim Rudderham on guarding against Nova Scotia's wildfire threats

COMMENTARY: Canada has an investment problem — and Fogo Island, N.L., has a solution

COMMENTARY: Newfoundland and Labrador’s population is growing fast and homebuilding isn’t keeping up

LETTER: N.L. government isn't representing the interests of the people and nature with approval of hydrogen projects

Business

Home is Here: Summerside siblings, cousin open new downtown business

Loblaw profit increases as Canadians boycott the company

Moncton golf course in receivership and up for sale

New owner taking over Hubbards home-building outfit

Newfoundland Whisky earns 'Best in Class' distinction at 2024 spirit competition

Weak US productivity could threaten Fed's 'soft landing' hopes

Lifestyles

Charlottetown's Absolute Losers and NORTER playing sandbar stage at Sommo Festival

MUN's Marine Institute hosting 2024 regional underwater robotics competition in St. John's

Blink breaks and other ways to work at a computer without causing strain, pain or injury

LEO J. DEVEAU: This Week in Nova Scotia History: April 20-26

Lest We Forget Veterans Committee acknowledged at Summerside’s annual community awards

Changing with the seasons: Atlantic Canadian mothers share their budgeting tips for getting kids new summer clothing

Sports

P.E.I.’s MacDougall leads Team Canada into playoffs at U18 world ch’ship

MHL PLAYOFFS: P.E.I.'s Western Capitals stay alive in MHL final

Kensington Wild head coach proud of way team competed at Telus Cup

MHL PLAYOFFS: Suspension handed to Caps' Duquette

P.E.I.'s Holland Hurricanes name baseball head coach

MHL PLAYOFFS: P.E.I.'s Western Capitals in deep hole vs. Miramichi Timberwolves

Canada

Cape Breton couple pays price for mixing love and money

The Canadian Dental Care Plan has started. Who's eligible and what's covered?

Man charged with impaired driving following February Labrador snowmobile crash

N.L. going back to pre-pandemic levels of travel nurse use

'We feel it necessary at the outset to clarify our position': City of St. John's disputes Williams' comments on Galway roundabout

Jim Rudderham on guarding against Nova Scotia's wildfire threats

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Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results

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