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Summerside's Water Street East down to one-lane until Thursday, May 16

Water Street East in Summerside will continue to be down to one lane for most of this week. With the water pipeline installation for the east-west housing corridor project completed on May 13, the contractors will begin carrying out testing and ...

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Foreign workers' protest in P.E.I. enters fifth day with hundreds in downtown Charlottetown

Updated 7 hours ago |6 min read

Foreign workers lead a march down Grafton Street in downtown Charlottetown with more than 200 people holding signs protesting the recent changes to P.E.I.'s immigration policy. Carolyn Drake • The Guardian

‘Very wet and very cold:’ Five P.E.I. fishers rescued after boat gets stuck on sandbar in Malpeque Harbour

Updated 9 hours ago |3 min read

Cpl. Gavin Moore, spokesperson for P.E.I. RCMP, says his team and New London's fire department responded to a stranded fishing boat in Malpeque harbour on May 13. - FILE

'Movie prop use only' counterfeit circulating in Charlottetown

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Brackley, P.E.I., man charged with impaired driving

Updated 11 hours ago |1 min read

Work underway for new tax arrangement between province and municipalities in P.E.I.

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Opinion

Students make a banner that will name their encampment, 'El Zatoun University', in support of Palesitinians that has been set up by students in the courtyard in Studley Campus at Dalhousie University Monday May 13, 20124. El Zatoun means olive.

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JOHN DeMONT: Lessons to be learned from today’s young activists

Although they only had to come from across town, they started arriving on Sunday. By mid-Monday, a couple of dozen people — many of them wearing the distinctly patterned black-and-white Palestinian keffiyeh, others the masks that have become symbolic ...

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GWYNNE DYER: Could a buy-out of Palestinians prompt them to leave and end the war?

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Displaced Palestinian woman Mai Anseir stands with children at a school where they shelter as they prepare to flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the southern Gaza City, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip May 13, 2024. The Anseir family had loaded their belongings on a beat-up car hoping to escape before an Israeli ground offensive in Rafah – where more than a million Gazans who had thought they would be safe are now struggling to find the means to flee again. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

LETTER: Service dog team rights and responsibilities explained

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BRIAN HODDER: Seniors struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living soars

Updated 14 hours ago |3 min read

LETTER: Remembering Rex Murphy

Updated 15 hours ago |2 min read

JOCELYNE LLOYD: This Mother's Day, think about life lessons

Updated May. 10, 2024 |10 min read

Business

Foreign workers' protest in P.E.I. enters fifth day with hundreds in downtown Charlottetown

As the protest by large numbers of foreign workers in P.E.I. reaches its fifth day, the province says it will work with the federal government to explore ways to support these workers. The protest began on May 9 with only a few people, but by May 13, ...

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Summerside's Water Street East down to one-lane until Thursday, May 16

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Former Irving Oil president Arthur Irving dies at age 93

Updated 6 hours ago |2 min read

Arthur L. Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick oil pioneer K.C. Irving, passed away Monday, May 13, at 93.

DONALD SAVOIE: Remembering Arthur Irving, a determined businessman and generous friend

Updated 6 hours ago |4 min read

SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: The invisible lifeline of Canada's economy may be in trouble

Updated 16 hours ago |3 min read

In Photos

Farmers and traders market moves back outside in Annapolis Royal, N.S.

Updated 9 hours ago |8 min read

Lifestyles

Performer, writer and one-time DJ Adam-Michael James, who has cultivated a reputation for being a diehard fan of Madonna, invites everyone to listen to his podcast of P.E.I. music called isletunes. Found on Spotify among other platforms, James offers up a new episode every Sunday. Contributed

20 QUESTIONS: With writer, performer and broadcaster Adam-Michael James who hosts a P.E.I. podcast

Writer, performer and broadcaster Adam-Michael James seems always to be on the hunt for a new project. The author of three books based on the "Bewitched" television series and a novel, "Undo the Deed," moved to P.E.I. in 2007 after writing the book ...

Updated 16 hours ago |13 min read

In Photos

Aurora borealis provides spectacular light show over P.E.I. on May 10

Updated 16 hours ago |4 min read

Visitors to Brackley Beach in Prince Edward Island National Park view the aurora borealis through cameras on their devices just before midnight on May 10. While the northern lights can be visible in the night sky close to the North Pole any night between August and May, it is rare for the colours to appear so vividly in P.E.I. Thinh Nguyen • The Guardian

College of the North Atlantic wins three national excellence awards

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The College of North Atlantic's Prince Philip Drive campus in St. John's. The public school in Newfoundland and Labrador has received three national awards recognizing the achievements of its post-secondary program and members. - Joseph Gibbons / File

Our Lady Peace returning to St. John's for George Street Festival in August

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PHOTO: Bird's eye view in Glace Bay

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DOUG GALLANT: Kellie Loder's new release gets personal about life, love, heartbreak, transitions

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Sports

The host Three Oaks Axewomen won the girls’ championship banner at the 28th David Voye Memorial rugby tournament in Summerside on May 11. Members of the Axewomen are, front row, from left: Jaida Clow, Peyton Maund, Katie-Grace Noye, Kailyn Gallant, Ava Pomeroy, Nina Kenny, Sophie McKenna, Marleigh-Jane Smallwood, Alexa McCarthy, Anna Gallant, Hudsyn Somers, Tayler Warren, Madison Brown and Bella MacKinnon. Back row: Brent Woodside, Bree McAlduff, Ava Allain, Deirdre Studer, Nya Martin, Brooke McGuigan, Tori Atkinson, Carley Blanchard, Kenna Warnell, Chloe Campbell, Finley Blacquiere, Emma Cerisano, Kennedy Clow, Kaycee Rennie, Dru Gillis, Elly Smallwood and Tim Hockin. Photo Courtesy of Joel Arsenault • Special to The Guardian

Host Three Oaks teams sweep David Voye Memorial rugby tournament titles

It was a perfect weekend on home turf for the Three Oaks Senior High School (TOSH) rugby teams. The Axewomen and Axemen squads each went undefeated to capture their respective championship banners in the 28th David Voye Memorial rugby tournament. The ...

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In Photos

Summerside, P.E.I., hosts David Voye Memorial rugby tournament

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The Three Oaks Axemen’s Max Clark grabs the ball on a line-out during action against the Charlottetown Rural Raiders on May 10 during the 28th David Voye Memorial rugby tournament in Summerside. Three Oaks won the senior AAA boys’ championship banner. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

HARNESS RACING: Blood Money pulls upset in Charlottetown

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Marc Campbell warms up a horse before a race during a recent harness racing card at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park. Campbell recorded three driving wins on a 13-dash program on May 11. Jason Simmonds • The Guardian

FIDDLER'S FACTS: Maple Leafs deserved a better fate

Updated May. 10, 2024 |4 min read

P.E.I.'s Charlottetown Knights name new head coach

Updated May. 10, 2024 |4 min read

TOSH senior keeps promise to coach of returning to rugby pitch after suffering serious injury

Updated May. 10, 2024 |6 min read

Canada

B.C. legislation would ban violent offenders from changing their name

The B.C. NDP has introduced legislation that would ban those convicted of serious offences from changing their name. It comes in response to news last month that child-killer Allan Schoenborn changed his legal name and was fighting to keep his new ...

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Teens involved in fatal Saskatoon street robbery remain in custody after review

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'Critical juncture': Canada Post is bleeding money and will need a big change by next year

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The price of a Canada Post stamp increased by seven cents on Monday, the biggest postage increase in a decade.

Glace Bay man facing multiple offences; Cape Breton court report for May 13, 2024

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Bail hearing set for Cape Breton man accused of manslaughter

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'Hopefully everybody has a safe season': Cape Breton fishermen ready for Wednesday's big day

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World

Australian court jails former military lawyer for sharing secret documents with journalists

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian court has sentenced a former military lawyer to five years and eight months in jail for sharing with journalists classified military documents about the special forces actions in Afghanistan, media reported on ...

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Blinken arrives in Ukraine in show of US solidarity amid Russian attacks

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken walks on his way to board his airplane prior to departure from Brussels airport after the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting on Ukraine at its Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium November 29, 2023. SAUL LOEB/Pool via

Lidar maker Hesai sues US government, denies alleged link to China's military

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Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50

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Russian general detained in suspected criminal prosecution, Tass says

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Exclusive-U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April, sources say

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Foreign workers' protest in P.E.I. enters fifth day with hundreds in downtown Charlottetown

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The Guild renovations remove permanent bleachers, increase natural light as Charlottetown arts hub returns to its roots

Work underway for new tax arrangement between province and municipalities in P.E.I.

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Summerside, P.E.I., hosts David Voye Memorial rugby tournament

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Summerside's Water Street East down to one-lane until Thursday, May 16

Foreign workers' protest in P.E.I. enters fifth day with hundreds in downtown Charlottetown

‘Very wet and very cold:’ Five P.E.I. fishers rescued after boat gets stuck on sandbar in Malpeque Harbour

'Movie prop use only' counterfeit circulating in Charlottetown

Brackley, P.E.I., man charged with impaired driving

Work underway for new tax arrangement between province and municipalities in P.E.I.

Opinion

JOHN DeMONT: Lessons to be learned from today’s young activists

GWYNNE DYER: Could a buy-out of Palestinians prompt them to leave and end the war?

LETTER: Service dog team rights and responsibilities explained

BRIAN HODDER: Seniors struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living soars

LETTER: Remembering Rex Murphy

JOCELYNE LLOYD: This Mother's Day, think about life lessons

Business

Foreign workers' protest in P.E.I. enters fifth day with hundreds in downtown Charlottetown

Summerside's Water Street East down to one-lane until Thursday, May 16

Former Irving Oil president Arthur Irving dies at age 93

DONALD SAVOIE: Remembering Arthur Irving, a determined businessman and generous friend

SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: The invisible lifeline of Canada's economy may be in trouble

Farmers and traders market moves back outside in Annapolis Royal, N.S.

Lifestyles

20 QUESTIONS: With writer, performer and broadcaster Adam-Michael James who hosts a P.E.I. podcast

Aurora borealis provides spectacular light show over P.E.I. on May 10

College of the North Atlantic wins three national excellence awards

Our Lady Peace returning to St. John's for George Street Festival in August

PHOTO: Bird's eye view in Glace Bay

DOUG GALLANT: Kellie Loder's new release gets personal about life, love, heartbreak, transitions

Sports

Host Three Oaks teams sweep David Voye Memorial rugby tournament titles

Summerside, P.E.I., hosts David Voye Memorial rugby tournament

HARNESS RACING: Blood Money pulls upset in Charlottetown

FIDDLER'S FACTS: Maple Leafs deserved a better fate

P.E.I.'s Charlottetown Knights name new head coach

TOSH senior keeps promise to coach of returning to rugby pitch after suffering serious injury

Canada

B.C. legislation would ban violent offenders from changing their name

Teens involved in fatal Saskatoon street robbery remain in custody after review

'Critical juncture': Canada Post is bleeding money and will need a big change by next year

Glace Bay man facing multiple offences; Cape Breton court report for May 13, 2024

Bail hearing set for Cape Breton man accused of manslaughter

'Hopefully everybody has a safe season': Cape Breton fishermen ready for Wednesday's big day

World

Australian court jails former military lawyer for sharing secret documents with journalists

Blinken arrives in Ukraine in show of US solidarity amid Russian attacks

Lidar maker Hesai sues US government, denies alleged link to China's military

Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50

Russian general detained in suspected criminal prosecution, Tass says

Exclusive-U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April, sources say

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