Protesters gain support as P.E.I. government holds firm on immigration changes | Scott Russell reminisces about working in P.E.I., and looks ahead to the Olympics and retirement | James Aylward picked to run for Conservatives in Cardigan, as former candidate questions process
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Protesters gain support as P.E.I. government holds firm on immigration changes; Group of people sitting in a room\.

Protesters gain support as P.E.I. government holds firm on immigration changes

July 3 , 2024 at 06:02:00 p.m. ADT • :

Foreign workers on P.E.I. who have been protesting immigration changes for two months got support from advocacy groups Wednesday as the province tries to shed its reputation as "an easy place to obtain permanent residency."

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Scott Russell reminisces about working in P.E.I., and looks ahead to the Olympics and retirement; CBC Sports host Scott Russell

Scott Russell reminisces about working in P.E.I., and looks ahead to the Olympics and retirement

July 3 , 2024 at 06:48:07 p.m. ADT • :

The Paris Olympics will be Scott Russell's 17th time hosting the event for CBC Sports, and the end of the games will also mark the veteran broadcaster's retirement. CBC's Kerry Campbell talked to Russell about his memories of working in P.E.I. and about the Islanders who are headed to the upcoming Olympics.

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James Aylward picked to run for Conservatives in Cardigan, as former candidate questions process; James Aylward, photographed in Stratford on Wednesday, will represent the Conservative Party of Canada for the riding of Cardigan in the next federal election\.

James Aylward picked to run for Conservatives in Cardigan, as former candidate questions process

July 3 , 2024 at 04:11:40 p.m. ADT • :

James Aylward has won the nomination for the Conservative Party of Canada in the eastern P.E.I. riding of Cardigan, but not without controversy.

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P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Officer talks podiatry clinic infection risk and opioid overdoses; PEI's Chief Public Health Officer Dr\. Heather Morrison

P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Officer talks podiatry clinic infection risk and opioid overdoses

July 2 , 2024 at 07:15:00 p.m. ADT • :

A public health alert was issued following six non-fatal opioid overdoses in Charlottetown on Friday. P.E.I.'s Chief Public Health Office also warned people about an infection risk connected to a local podiatry clinic. CBC's Kerry Campbell spoke with Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison about both topics, and the next steps.

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An art exhibit to crow about in Summerside, P.E.I.; An exhibit of crow art at Eptek Centre in Summerside, PEI

An art exhibit to crow about in Summerside, P.E.I.

July 3 , 2024 at 03:54:50 p.m. ADT • :

More than 50 Island artists contributed their works to an exhibit called As the Crow Flies, which is on display until Sept. 27 at the Eptek Art and Culture Centre in Summerside. CBC's Aaron Adetuyi stopped by to check out some of the artwork and talk to some of the artists about how crows inspire them.

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Many popular heat pump models recalled due to overheating risk; A product shot of a Daikin heat pump  

July 2 , 2024 at 12:08:15 p.m. ADT • :

Many popular heat pump models recalled due to overheating risk

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Farmers say changes to capital gains tax could complicate family transfers; Jake Leguee at his family farm near Fillmore, Sask\., where he grows canola, durum, wheat, green lentils and flax\. He's concerned rising costs, including capital gains taxes, will make it more difficult for his children to eventually take over the operation\.  

July 3 , 2024 at 05:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Farmers say changes to capital gains tax could complicate family transfers

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About 64% of P.E.I. inmates 'released into homelessness' after jail, says John Howard Society; Beige brick building with sign that says Provincial Correctional Centre  

July 2 , 2024 at 05:24:15 p.m. ADT • :

About 64% of P.E.I. inmates 'released into homelessness' after jail, says John Howard Society

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P.E.I. horse riders' group hopes to use more of Confederation Trail; a group trail ride on Confederation trail\.  

July 3 , 2024 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

P.E.I. horse riders' group hopes to use more of Confederation Trail

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Fatal fishing accident caused by hydraulic boom, says P.E.I. Workers Compensation Board; The Workers Compensation Board of P\.E\.I\. settles complaints between unionized workers and their employers\.  

June 28 , 2024 at 11:57:32 a.m. ADT • :

Fatal fishing accident caused by hydraulic boom, says P.E.I. Workers Compensation Board

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