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P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

P.E.I. oyster parasite has spread to majority of bays and rivers around the Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — A parasite threatening Prince Edward Island's world-renowned oyster industry has likely spread to a majority of the bays and rivers around the province, a federal official said Thursday.
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Lawes downs Tirinzoni, Constantini earns second upset in Grand Slam curling opener

Lawes downs Tirinzoni, Constantini earns second upset in Grand Slam curling opener

CHARLOTTETOWN — Kaitlyn Lawes downed four-time women's world curling champion Silvana Tirinzoni 4-3 at the HearingLife Tour Challenge on Wednesday.
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New-look Grand Slam of Curling series kicks off under new ownership

New-look Grand Slam of Curling series kicks off under new ownership

The Grand Slam of Curling season kicked off Tuesday with a new look and improved viewing options as The Curling Group made its presence felt right away at the HearingLife Tour Challenge.
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Parasite threatening P.E.I. oyster industry continues to spread

Parasite threatening P.E.I. oyster industry continues to spread

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the further spread of a parasite threatening Prince Edward Island's lucrative oyster industry.
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Ferry service between Nova Scotia, P.E.I. won't resume until at least Oct. 19

Ferry service between Nova Scotia, P.E.I. won't resume until at least Oct. 19

CHARLOTTETOWN — Ferry service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia has been delayed until Oct. 19.
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Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

Minimum wage in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, P.E.I. increases

The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today. The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase tied to inflation.
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QMJHL roundup: Sea Dogs net first victory with 6-2 road win over Islanders

CHARLOTTETOWN — The visiting Saint John Sea Dogs scored three unanswered goals in the first period en route to a 6-2 victory against the Charlottetown Islanders in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Friday at the Eastlink Centre.
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Gastrointestinal illnesses linked to P.E.I. shellfish festival jump to 550

Gastrointestinal illnesses linked to P.E.I. shellfish festival jump to 550

CHARLOTTETOWN — Public health officials in P.E.I. say more than 550 people have experienced symptoms of gastrointestinal illness after an outbreak of norovirus was detected at a shellfish festival last weekend.
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Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor

Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor

PICTOU, N.S. — The mayor of a Nova Scotia town says recent disruptions to the ferry service that links the province with eastern Prince Edward Island are posing a real challenge for the town's tourism industry.
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50 people report gastrointestinal illness after attending P.E.I. shellfish festival

50 people report gastrointestinal illness after attending P.E.I. shellfish festival

CHARLOTTETOWN — Public health officials in Prince Edward Island are investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness reported among dozens of people who attended a shellfish festival over the weekend.
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