Summerside still operating near maximum power capacity, city says | New report on P.E.I. Buddhist organization land holdings will be made public, minister says | P.E.I. RCMP urge caution on the roads as messy weather hits the Maritimes
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Summerside still operating near maximum power capacity, city says; Man wears sweater, suit jacket and glasses as he looks into camera\.

Summerside still operating near maximum power capacity, city says

February 13 , 2025 at 09:46:22 p.m. AST • :

The City of Summerside says power stability in P.E.I,'s second-largest municipality has improved, but residents and businesses should continue to preserve energy during peak times. 

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New report on P.E.I. Buddhist organization land holdings will be made public, minister says; Louise Martin sits across from Steven Myers on the set of CBC News: Compass\.

New report on P.E.I. Buddhist organization land holdings will be made public, minister says

February 13 , 2025 at 06:00:23 p.m. AST • :

Minister of Housing, Land and Communities Steven Myers has ordered IRAC to launch a new review into the land holdings owned and/or controlled by two Buddhist organizations in P.E.I. While the result of a previous investigation from 2018 was never released to the public, Myers says that won't be the case this time.

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P.E.I. RCMP urge caution on the roads as messy weather hits the Maritimes; Prince Edward Island roads were messy and getting messier late Thursday afternoon\.

P.E.I. RCMP urge caution on the roads as messy weather hits the Maritimes

February 13 , 2025 at 07:21:23 a.m. AST • :

RCMP on P.E.I. are warning drivers to be careful on Island roads and highways as a winter storm system starts to bring significant snow to the region.

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Former school guidance counsellor pleads not guilty to 3 sex charges against minor;  Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island

Former school guidance counsellor pleads not guilty to 3 sex charges against minor

February 11 , 2025 at 02:55:06 p.m. AST • :

A former school guidance counsellor who has been charged with sex crimes against a minor has pleaded not guilty in P.E.I. Supreme Court.

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Province plans pilot projects to help stabilize Island's electrical grid, MLAs told; Two men seated at a table with a laptop, glass, and notebook, in a formal setting

Province plans pilot projects to help stabilize Island's electrical grid, MLAs told

February 13 , 2025 at 02:34:30 p.m. AST • :

As recent power instability issues on Prince Edward Island bring attention to system shortcomings, the provincial government will be launching pilot projects aimed at better managing the electrical grid.

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Charlottetown man sentenced to 3 years in prison for child porn charges; A closeup of fingers typing on the keyboard of a laptop computer\.  

February 13 , 2025 at 03:15:11 p.m. AST • :

Charlottetown man sentenced to 3 years in prison for child porn charges

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Summerside hospital worker fired for improperly accessing patient files, says Health P.E.I.; Prince County Hospital  

February 10 , 2025 at 02:46:31 p.m. AST • :

Summerside hospital worker fired for improperly accessing patient files, says Health P.E.I.

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Town of Souris gets some new protection for its popular beach and roadway; Engineer Brian Thompson has been working on the Souris rock guardian project\.  

February 13 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Town of Souris gets some new protection for its popular beach and roadway

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Asbestos anxiety seems to be growing on P.E.I.; Taking asbestos insulation out of buildings requires special protective gear to keep workers from inhaling dangerous dust and fibres\.  

February 13 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

Asbestos anxiety seems to be growing on P.E.I.

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Summerside businesses and facilities share residents' frustration over power disruptions; Man wears grey shirt and black vest standing in front of machinery\.  

February 12 , 2025 at 09:22:53 p.m. AST • :

Summerside businesses and facilities share residents' frustration over power disruptions

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