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Liberals, Greens fail to field full slate of candidates in upcoming P.E.I. election

Liberals, Greens fail to field full slate of candidates in upcoming P.E.I. election

CHARLOTTETOWN — Two opposition parties in Prince Edward Island aren't fielding full slates of candidates in the April 3 provincial election.
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P.E.I. housing pinch major issue as parties campaign ahead of April 3 vote

P.E.I. housing pinch major issue as parties campaign ahead of April 3 vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — A lack of affordable housing on Prince Edward Island has some questioning whether the province is running out of room for those who want to call it home, making dwindling real estate one of the major issues in the upcoming election.
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QMJHL: Burns has goal, three assists as Sea Dogs down Islanders 7-2

CHARLOTTETOWN — Brady Burns scored a goal and added three assists as the Saint John Sea Dogs defeated the Charlottetown Islanders 7-2 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Tuesday.
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P.E.I. Greens pledge $37 million for health workers' salaries, benefits if elected

P.E.I. Greens pledge $37 million for health workers' salaries, benefits if elected

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Green Party is promising $37 million to hike health workers' salaries and benefits, in its second round of health-care pledges in the election campaign.
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A look at Prince Edward Island Green Party Leader Peter Bevan-Baker

A look at Prince Edward Island Green Party Leader Peter Bevan-Baker

CHARLOTTETOWN — A look at Peter Bevan-Baker, leader of Prince Edward Island’s Green party. Age: 60 Early years: Bevan-Baker was born June 3, 1962, in Scotland, U.K., to John Stewart Bevan Baker, a British composer, and June Findlay.
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A look at Prince Edward Island Liberal Leader Sharon Cameron

A look at Prince Edward Island Liberal Leader Sharon Cameron

CHARLOTTETOWN — A look at Sharon Cameron, leader of Prince Edward Island’s Liberal party. Age: 62 Early years: Cameron was born on Dec. 5, 1960, in Amherst, N.S., and currently lives in Cornwall, P.E.I.
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Climate change hits home for some on P.E.I. but takes back seat in election

Climate change hits home for some on P.E.I. but takes back seat in election

STANLEY BRIDGE, P.E.I. — A week into the Prince Edward Island election campaign, there has been plenty of talk about health care and housing.
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P.E.I. party leaders offer ideas on health care as election campaign gets rolling

P.E.I. party leaders offer ideas on health care as election campaign gets rolling

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is a small province with limited resources, so it needs to innovate as it competes with other jurisdictions to attract health-care professionals, Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King said Tuesday.
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A look at Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King

A look at Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King

CHARLOTTETOWN — A look at Dennis King, leader of Prince Edward Island’s Progressive Conservative party. Age: 51 Early years: King was born Nov. 1, 1971, in Georgetown, P.E.I.
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Health care, housing and leadership top issues as P.E.I. heads toward April 3 vote

Health care, housing and leadership top issues as P.E.I. heads toward April 3 vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King called a provincial election for April 3 on Monday night, and political experts say the top issues on the campaign trail are expected to be health care, housing and leadership.
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