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Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in P.E.I. oysters

Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in P.E.I. oysters

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — A "worrisome" parasite has been confirmed in at least one area on Prince Edward Island, and samples from several oyster farms have been sent for testing, says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

Prince Edward Island to restrict cellphone access in classrooms starting September

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is following in the footsteps of several other provinces and restricting cellphone use in schools.
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P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi'kmaq land

P.E.I. First Nations, Ottawa establish national park reserve on sacred Mi'kmaq land

LENNOX ISLAND, P.E.I. — The government of Canada and Prince Edward Island’s Mi’kmaq First Nations announced an agreement on Thursday to turn a pristine chain of islands with sacred cultural significance into a national park reserve.
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P.E.I. minister unbending on immigration policy as some foreign workers leave

P.E.I. minister unbending on immigration policy as some foreign workers leave

CHARLOTTETOWN — For Rupinder Pal Singh, who has been a leading voice in protests against changes to Prince Edward Island's immigration rules, going back to India is "not an option.
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Man dies after injury aboard fishing vessel in northeastern P.E.I., police say

Man dies after injury aboard fishing vessel in northeastern P.E.I., police say

RCMP say a man has died after he was injured aboard a fishing vessel in northeastern Prince Edward Island. Cpl. Gavin Moore says police received a report shortly before 9 a.m. about a man who was hurt on a fishing boat.
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P.E.I. foreign workers resume hunger strike, say government offered no solutions

P.E.I. foreign workers resume hunger strike, say government offered no solutions

CHARLOTTETOWN — As a group of foreign workers protesting recent changes to Prince Edward Island's immigration rules resumed their hunger strike on Tuesday, an immigration consultant said the eastern Canadian province should look to Manitoba for a res
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Immersive video game by P.E.I. researchers reveals vulnerability to flooding, erosion

Immersive video game by P.E.I. researchers reveals vulnerability to flooding, erosion

CHARLOTTETOWN — At the end of his presentation at an Earth Day event in Charlottetown, Adam Fenech, a professor at the University of Prince Edward Island, used a video game to simulate the effects of sea level rise in the province.
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P.E.I. kiteboarder who lost leg in shark attack faces long road to recovery

P.E.I. kiteboarder who lost leg in shark attack faces long road to recovery

A professional kiteboarder from Prince Edward Island faces a long road to recovery after he lost his leg in a shark attack while snorkelling in the Turks and Caicos Islands in late May.
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P.E.I. man traces steps of Island troops during D-Day landings 80 years ago

P.E.I. man traces steps of Island troops during D-Day landings 80 years ago

CHARLOTTETOWN — A Prince Edward Island man is in France this week to trace the steps of a company of Island soldiers who took part in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago. Greg Gallant, curator of the P.E.I.
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P.E.I. hunger strikers hopeful after small meals and government meeting

P.E.I. hunger strikers hopeful after small meals and government meeting

Protestors ended a 10-day long hunger strike outside the Prince Edward Island legislature Friday, but said they wouldn't halt their demonstration until the provincial government met their immigration demands.
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