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After Fiona, P.E.I. utility says it's exploring ways to bury residential power lines

After Fiona, P.E.I. utility says it's exploring ways to bury residential power lines

CHARLOTTETOWN — The chief executive of Prince Edward Island's main electric utility says the firm is exploring ways to encourage the burying of distribution lines as it reflects on the massive damage of post-tropical storm Fiona.
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Artifacts removed from historic P.E.I. ferry Holiday Island before trip to scrapyard

Artifacts removed from historic P.E.I. ferry Holiday Island before trip to scrapyard

WOOD ISLANDS, P.E.I. — Staff from the P.E.I. Museum have retrieved several historic items from the MV Holiday Island, the 50-year-old ferry that caught fire on July 22 in the Northumberland Strait and was later declared beyond repair.
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P.E.I. electrical utility wants to make power grid more resilient post Fiona

P.E.I. electrical utility wants to make power grid more resilient post Fiona

CHARLOTTETOWN — The CEO of Maritime Electric is suggesting that budgets for Prince Edward Island's electrical grid should be increased to withstand the next major storm.
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Fiona funds: Ottawa earmarks $100 million for lost fishing gear, repair to harbours

Fiona funds: Ottawa earmarks $100 million for lost fishing gear, repair to harbours

COVEHEAD, P.E.I. — The federal government says $100 million from its hurricane Fiona fund will be earmarked for the recovery of lost fishing gear and the repair to small-craft harbours across Atlantic Canada and eastern Quebec.
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Advocates decry 'inhumane' removal of stoves, heat from Charlottetown homeless camp

Advocates decry 'inhumane' removal of stoves, heat from Charlottetown homeless camp

CHARLOTTETOWN — In a move advocates denounced as cruel and inhumane, police and fire officials in Charlottetown on Wednesday took cooking and heating supplies from residents of a homeless encampment in the city.
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Pressure grows in P.E.I. for public inquiry into Fiona preparations and response

Pressure grows in P.E.I. for public inquiry into Fiona preparations and response

CHARLOTTETOWN — Calls are growing for a public inquiry into how well Prince Edward Island's government and electrical utility were prepared for the ferocity of post-tropical storm Fiona, which left thousands without power for weeks.
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'Just chaos': P.E.I. residents turned away from lines for Red Cross Fiona payments

'Just chaos': P.E.I. residents turned away from lines for Red Cross Fiona payments

CHARLOTTETOWN — Frustration is growing in Prince Edward Island as some residents face their 19th straight day without power, and others wait hours in lineups for payments to offset the financial fallout from post-tropical storm Fiona.
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In P.E.I., growing worries about food security in wake of post-tropical storm Fiona

In P.E.I., growing worries about food security in wake of post-tropical storm Fiona

CHARLOTTETOWN — Community groups in Prince Edward Island say they are worried that inflation, rent increases and the damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona are leading to food insecurity among lower-income people.
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P.E.I. official warns of carbon monoxide danger as people use generators to stay warm

P.E.I. official warns of carbon monoxide danger as people use generators to stay warm

CHARLOTTETOWN — As people on Prince Edward Island turn to generators amid a 17-day power outage, a Charlottetown fire inspector is warning residents to be careful while using them.
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As P.E.I. waits for power, those with electricity offer showers, heat and stoves

As P.E.I. waits for power, those with electricity offer showers, heat and stoves

CHARLOTTETOWN — Julie Laurin was among the thousands of people on Prince Edward Island who woke up in the dark again on Sunday, more than two weeks after post-tropical storm Fiona tore past the province.
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