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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

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

Music fans and late-night partiers in Charlottetown will have extra time to get groovy this week. Some bars in the city are staying open until 4 a.m. for the East Coast Music Association awards. Charlottetown is hosting the region's top music awards, ...

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

Updated 26 minutes ago |4 min read

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

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The former Mother's Antique building on Summerside's Water Street has been purchased by the city and is slated for demolition. Details of what will happen to the property once it's cleaned up are still to be determined. Colin MacLean

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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P.E.I. Greens to hold leadership vote in May 2026

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Opinion

Fogo Island Inn was created by charitable organization Shorefast as means to invest in the development of the natural and cultural assets that exist in the place. Contributed

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

Much debate continues to greet the latest statistics indicating Canada’s productivity – measured as economic output generated per hour of work – has continued to decline, dramatically lagging other G7 countries. What began as a rant by pundits, has ...

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

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Provincial and federal government officials announced the opening of eight new affordable housing units on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (Jenna Head/ The Telegram)

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

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Residents of the Codroy Valley gathered in Doyles on Jan. 6, 2024, to express their opposition to World Energy GH2s proposed wind farm development in the area. The rally was organized by Codroy Valley United. – Contributed

PAM FRAMPTON: Wake me up when spring comes

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GWYNNE DYER: 'The second time as farce' – is history repeating itself?

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BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Citadel of learning

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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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US law firm Mayer Brown to split from Hong Kong partnership

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Lifestyles

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

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

Memorial University’s Marine Institute (MI) will host 21 junior and high school teams from Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Ontario vying for the top spot in an underwater robotics challenge. Teams competing in the 2024 Regional Marine ...

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

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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

April Wine circa late 1970s: Clockwise from top left, Steve Lang, Gary Moffet, Brian Greenway, Myles Goodwyn and Jerry Mercer. CONTRIBUTED

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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Daily horoscope for May. 02, 2024

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Sports

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

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

A basic play and an innocent-looking shot, clutch goaltending and perseverance kept the Summerside D. Alex MacDonald Ford Western Capitals’ season alive. Simon Mullen scored 1:59 into the second overtime period to lift the Caps to a 2-1 win over the ...

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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

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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

Heartbreaking end for Kensington Vipers at Don Johnson Memorial Cup

Updated Apr. 29, 2024 |2 min read

Canada

IN PHOTO: Sydney Waterfront NSCC campus taking shape

As a fall opening date inches closer, the Sydney Waterfront campus of the Nova Scotia Community College in Sydney continues to take shape. Among the many recent project aspects has been adding the school lettering to the front of the building. The ...

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RNC investigating woman's west-end St. John's sexual assault

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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. SaltWire file photo

BoC says there's a limit to how far US and Canada rates can diverge

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The Bank of Canada building is pictured in Ottawa June 1, 2010.

Subject of manhunt in Dartmouth turns himself in

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Canada posts surprise trade deficit as gold exports fell in March

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Fourth teen charged in stabbing death of 16-year-old in Halifax

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World

A drone view shows houses in the flooded area next to the Taquari River during heavy rains in the city of Encantado in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, May 1, 2024.

Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 13, Lula visits region

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul rose to 13, local authorities said on Thursday, as the state government declared a state of public calamity to handle the dramatic ...

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Britain's Cameron, in Kyiv, promises Ukraine aid for 'as long as it takes'

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Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron speaks during a press conference with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev (not pictured), in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, during his five-day tour of the Central Asia region, April 22, 2024. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via

Ukraine war not likely to end anytime soon, says top US spy

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Thermal power plant employee appears on site at the building damaged by recent Russian missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in the west of Ukraine May 2, 2024.

California police flatten pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, arrest protesters

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Turkey's Erdogan criticises U.S. crackdown on college protests

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Xi's trip to Europe may lay bare West's divisions over China strategy

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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

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

P.E.I. Greens to hold leadership vote in May 2026

Opinion

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

PAM FRAMPTON: Wake me up when spring comes

GWYNNE DYER: 'The second time as farce' – is history repeating itself?

BRUCE MacKINNON CARTOON: Citadel of learning

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

US law firm Mayer Brown to split from Hong Kong partnership

Lifestyles

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

Daily horoscope for May. 02, 2024

Sports

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

Heartbreaking end for Kensington Vipers at Don Johnson Memorial Cup

Canada

IN PHOTO: Sydney Waterfront NSCC campus taking shape

RNC investigating woman's west-end St. John's sexual assault

BoC says there's a limit to how far US and Canada rates can diverge

Subject of manhunt in Dartmouth turns himself in

Canada posts surprise trade deficit as gold exports fell in March

Fourth teen charged in stabbing death of 16-year-old in Halifax

World

Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 13, Lula visits region

Britain's Cameron, in Kyiv, promises Ukraine aid for 'as long as it takes'

Ukraine war not likely to end anytime soon, says top US spy

California police flatten pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, arrest protesters

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Xi's trip to Europe may lay bare West's divisions over China strategy

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