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Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

The head of a Canadian advocacy group says this weekend marked an important step forward as the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island passed a resolution not to misuse non-disclosure agreements.
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P.E.I. residents are happy with police, dissatisfied on responses to drunk driving

P.E.I. residents are happy with police, dissatisfied on responses to drunk driving

CHARLOTTETOWN — A new survey says a majority of Prince Edward Island residents are generally satisfied with policing in their communities, but many said they are unhappy with the way officers respond to specific societal problems.
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P.E.I. First Nation says fisheries officers seized 300 Indigenous lobster traps

P.E.I. First Nation says fisheries officers seized 300 Indigenous lobster traps

MALPEQUE BAY — A First Nation in Prince Edward Island says it plans to take the Canadian government to court after alleging federal fisheries officers seized 300 lobster traps belonging to Indigenous fishers.
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Oyster season opens in P.E.I. for first time since detection of MSX parasite

Oyster season opens in P.E.I. for first time since detection of MSX parasite

FREDERICTON — It's the first oyster season in Prince Edward Island since a destructive parasite was identified in the province's waters last summer, and harvesters are taking stock of the extent of the damage. P.E.I.
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Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations

Canadian students in Netherlands for 1945 liberation celebrations

HALIFAX — As the Netherlands marks the 80th anniversary of the country’s liberation by the Canadian Army, more than 1,000 Canadian students will take part in events where they are expected to sense both the horror of war and the reverence of the Dutc
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Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

CHARLOTTETOWN — Representatives of Prince Edward Island's tourism industry say Ottawa's decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector.
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P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits

P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa's cap on international student study permits

CHARLOTTETOWN — A P.E.I. college says it is suspending a number of programs for the upcoming school year as a result of the federal government's cap on international student study permits.
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Two measles cases confirmed in unvaccinated travellers from Prince Edward Island

Two measles cases confirmed in unvaccinated travellers from Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — Health officials in Prince Edward Island say they've identified two cases of measles – the province's first confirmed infections of the disease since 2013.
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P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island has introduced legislation aimed at reducing barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility.
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P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

P.E.I. university apologizes for removing lemming painting that offended Americans

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of Prince Edward Island has apologized to a former artist in residence who quit after administrators ordered him to remove a painting that offended some American faculty members.
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