Taking a toll: Scrapping bridge, ferry fees would be a 'big win' for businesses on P.E.I. | Rob Lantz fills 2 jobs in his cabinet after a busy week in P.E.I. politics | Temporary fix in place, but Summerside's power grid remains vulnerable, mayor says
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Taking a toll: Scrapping bridge, ferry fees would be a 'big win' for businesses on P.E.I.; Workers package cans for shipment at P\.E\.I\. Brewing Company in Charlottetown on Feb\. 27, 2025\.

Taking a toll: Scrapping bridge, ferry fees would be a 'big win' for businesses on P.E.I.

February 27 , 2025 at 05:04:09 p.m. AST • :

P.E.I. businesses currently contend with many barriers to selling their products in other provinces, but they run into the first one even before trucks leave Island soil.
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Rob Lantz fills 2 jobs in his cabinet after a busy week in P.E.I. politics; Three people stand between the flag of Canada and the flag of PEI\.

Rob Lantz fills 2 jobs in his cabinet after a busy week in P.E.I. politics

February 27 , 2025 at 02:07:43 p.m. AST • :

Premier Rob Lantz filled two vacancies in his cabinet Thursday afternoon, appointing a Souris-area MLA as education minister and giving Speaker Darlene Compton a new role.
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Temporary fix in place, but Summerside's power grid remains vulnerable, mayor says; A man standing indoors between a Canadian flag and a banner with partial text, next to a trophy cabinet

Temporary fix in place, but Summerside's power grid remains vulnerable, mayor says

February 27 , 2025 at 09:59:02 a.m. AST • :

Summerside Mayor Dan Kutcher says a planned overnight power outage that was needed to help stabilize the city's power grid went well, but its electrical system remains vulnerable.
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P.E.I. premier says he told Trudeau 'it's time' to remove fees for bridge and ferries; P\.E\.I\. Premier Rob Lantz speaks with CBC's Wayne Thibodeau in the premier's office on Feb\. 26, 2025

P.E.I. premier says he told Trudeau 'it's time' to remove fees for bridge and ferries

February 26 , 2025 at 06:54:10 p.m. AST • :

During their first conversation on Wednesday, Premier Rob Lantz says he was 'very direct' with the prime minister about the need to eliminate Confederation Bridge tolls and fees for the ferry service between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia. 
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Pelvic floor physiotherapy will now be free to some Islanders through pilot program; Sheila MacMurdo, the president of the P\.E\.I\. Physiotherapy Association, and physiotherapist Paige Martin\.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy will now be free to some Islanders through pilot program

February 26 , 2025 at 07:47:21 p.m. AST • :

The province is funding a one-year pilot program through the P.E.I. Physiotherapy Association to provide pelvic floor physiotherapy to Islanders who are under insured or have no coverage. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin found out more about the program from the association's president, Sheila MacMurdo, and physiotherapist Paige Martin.
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Football club pushes for turf field at Simmons, despite council's desire to explore other options; Paul Trewin, spokesperson for the Charlottetown Privateers football club, interviewed at Simmons Sports Centre on Feb\. 26, 2025\.  

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

Football club pushes for turf field at Simmons, despite council's desire to explore other options

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P.E.I. man refuses to pay his power bill until Maritime Electric can explain why it's so high; Kirk Harnish has been facing the threat of Maritime Electric turning his power off\. He hasn't paid his bill for the past two months because he's convinced it's not accurate\.  

February 25 , 2025 at 05:16:30 p.m. AST • :

P.E.I. man refuses to pay his power bill until Maritime Electric can explain why it's so high

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Cory Deagle quits P.E.I. cabinet to become 1st candidate for Progressive Conservative leadership; Man stands between two flags  

February 26 , 2025 at 04:45:17 p.m. AST • :

Cory Deagle quits P.E.I. cabinet to become 1st candidate for Progressive Conservative leadership

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This flu season shaping up to be 'heavier' than last year, says P.E.I.'s top doctor; A parent places their hand on the forehead of a young child while looking at a thermometer in their other hand\.  

February 26 , 2025 at 02:29:38 p.m. AST • :

This flu season shaping up to be 'heavier' than last year, says P.E.I.'s top doctor

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As P.E.I. faces funding drop, road builders and provincial officials urge Ottawa to keep cash flowing; Mike Annear with Kings County Construction and the P\.E\.I\. Road Builders Association\.  

February 26 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. AST • :

As P.E.I. faces funding drop, road builders and provincial officials urge Ottawa to keep cash flowing

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