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Island hospitals still under strain, but conditions improving, says Health P.E.I.; A sign outside the QEH in Charlottetown indicates where to access the main entrance, emergency room, public parking and shipping and receiving\.

Island hospitals still under strain, but conditions improving, says Health P.E.I.

January 27 , 2025 at 06:33:57 p.m. AST • :

Significant overcapacity issues continue to be a concern in P.E.I. hospitals, the provincial health agency says. 

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Reading into the importance of literacy; Compass Invu PEI Literacy

Reading into the importance of literacy

January 27 , 2025 at 07:52:39 p.m. AST • :

Family Literacy Day, Jan. 27, encourages Islanders to build lifelong literacy skills among even the youngest members of their families. Amanda Beasley and Meaghan Blanchard spoke to CBC's Kerry Campbell about how families can read and learn together.

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MV Northumberland's arrival a step toward restoring ferry service's reliability, says Pictou mayor; The MV Northumberland, shown here alongside MV Confederation, arrived in Pictou, N\.S\. on Sunday\.

MV Northumberland's arrival a step toward restoring ferry service's reliability, says Pictou mayor

January 27 , 2025 at 05:46:18 p.m. AST • :

The new ferry's arrival offers "some comfort for the coming season," says Blair Aitken, president of the Eastern P.E.I. Chamber of Commerce. 

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Several curling teams secure spots for Scotties, Brier; Corryn Brown, pictured in 2024, will represent B\.C\. at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts\.

Several curling teams secure spots for Scotties, Brier

January 27 , 2025 at 11:56:03 a.m. AST • :

The lineup for the Canadian women's curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of eight champions. A field of 18 teams will curl Feb. 14-23 in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont.

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At 49, a decorated Island gymnast looks for one more trip to nationals; Chandler won his category at the P\.E\. Classic over the weekend, meaning he'll move on to compete at the Atlantic championships and age 49\.

At 49, a decorated Island gymnast looks for one more trip to nationals

January 27 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Among the slew of stellar athletes at last weekend's P.E. Classic competition, one person stood out from the crowd — and not just because he's a very familiar face on the Island's gymnastics scene.

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Health P.E.I.'s mask mandate helps prevent illness, but other precautions needed, doctor says; Experts say there is no evidence that masks deprive you of oxygen\. In fact, author James Nestor says you can use your mask as a calming device by focusing on slow breathing through your nose when you're wearing it\.  

January 27 , 2025 at 08:59:41 a.m. AST • :

Health P.E.I.'s mask mandate helps prevent illness, but other precautions needed, doctor says

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Woodlot owners on P.E.I. asked to weigh in on forest use; PEI woodlot survey  

January 27 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Woodlot owners on P.E.I. asked to weigh in on forest use

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Charlottetown man facing 13 sex charges against minors to have case heard in P.E.I. Supreme Court; The sentencing took place Friday at the P\.E\.I\. Supreme Court in Charlottetown\.  

January 24 , 2025 at 04:13:55 p.m. AST • :

Charlottetown man facing 13 sex charges against minors to have case heard in P.E.I. Supreme Court

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Kings County man charged with attempted murder to be released from jail; Owen Daniel MacDonald appeared in court by video link, while the Crown and defence appeared in person in Georgetown on Thursday\.  

January 23 , 2025 at 05:05:01 p.m. AST • :

Kings County man charged with attempted murder to be released from jail

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Barn fire in western P.E.I. leaves 24 cattle dead; A Tyne Valley Fire Department truck\.  

January 24 , 2025 at 01:15:15 p.m. AST • :

Barn fire in western P.E.I. leaves 24 cattle dead

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