Many Islanders unsatisfied with how police deal with some crimes, report suggests | Man who was awaiting sex assault sentencing pleads guilty to watching couple | A new report says P.E.I. can better help its homeless population. Here's how it could work
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Good evening, these are your top stories for Monday, May 26, 2025.
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Many Islanders unsatisfied with how police deal with some crimes, report suggests; P\.E\.I\. RCMP Insp\. Shaun Coady says the agency has been engaging with the community in multiple ways, such as the creation of a student engagement liaison in Montague and hosting programs for seniors to increase their awareness of scams\.

Many Islanders unsatisfied with how police deal with some crimes, report suggests

May 26 , 2025 at 09:42:49 p.m. ADT • :

The results of public survey about policing on P.E.I. have been released, and they highlight Islanders' concerns over public drug use and ways police forces can adapt to community needs.
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Man who was awaiting sex assault sentencing pleads guilty to watching couple; Wabaningosi 'Tim' Dingwell, shown here being interviewed for an unrelated news story, was sentenced to another five months in jail on Monday\.

Man who was awaiting sex assault sentencing pleads guilty to watching couple

May 26 , 2025 at 03:30:38 p.m. ADT • :

Wabaningosi Dingwell pleaded guilty to a charge of voyeurism, which the Crown says has increased on P.E.I. in the last year and a half. A charge of sending an indecent text message was stayed.
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A new report says P.E.I. can better help its homeless population. Here's how it could work; Compass Carlene Donnelly

A new report says P.E.I. can better help its homeless population. Here's how it could work

May 26 , 2025 at 06:00:00 p.m. ADT • :

The final report on how best to support Islanders with complex issues who are experiencing homelessness is now complete, and the province says it has approved the recommendations. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Carlene Donnelly, who wrote the report, about what it suggests and what the next steps will be.
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Water temperature in the Gulf of St. Lawrence was the hottest ever recorded in 2024; Wide shot of water and some snow-covered rocks in the St\. Lawrence Gulf\.

Water temperature in the Gulf of St. Lawrence was the hottest ever recorded in 2024

May 26 , 2025 at 05:00:00 p.m. ADT • :

Scientists who study the gulf are noticing worrisome trends as global temperatures rise. That can lead to dangerous conditions for marine life.
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Ontario horse trainer suspended 10 years for buying performance-enhancing drugs: AGCO; Award-winning horse trainer suspended, fined in blood-doping case

Ontario horse trainer suspended 10 years for buying performance-enhancing drugs: AGCO

May 26 , 2025 at 12:18:15 p.m. ADT • :

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says Guelph-area horse trainer Jeffrey Gillis has been suspended for 10 years and given a $40,000 fine for purchasing performance-enhancing drugs from a U.S. veterinarian, who has been charged for making and distributing PEDs designed to evade equine anti-doping controls.
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Charlottetown MP Sean Casey loses 2nd bid to become Speaker of the House of Commons; 'We owe Canadians a genuine effort to raise the bar in how we treat each other\. A new session with so many new faces offers a fresh start and a real chance to lead by example,' Sean Casey says in his address to the House before Monday's vote\.  

May 26 , 2025 at 01:59:35 p.m. ADT • :

Charlottetown MP Sean Casey loses 2nd bid to become Speaker of the House of Commons

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Man sentenced to 3 years for sexually abusing Island girl for months; Details given in provincial court suggest Steven Douglas Arsenault conducted a classic campaign of grooming the victim in order to have access to her for abusive purposes\. He bought her toys and other gifts, and found opportunities to be alone with her\.  

May 23 , 2025 at 04:41:36 p.m. ADT • :

Man sentenced to 3 years for sexually abusing Island girl for months

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Island students present research at P.E.I.'s Provincial Heritage Fair; P\.E\.I\. Lt\.-Gov\. Wassim Salamoun attends the Provincial Heritage Fair on Friday\.  

May 26 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. ADT • :

Island students present research at P.E.I.'s Provincial Heritage Fair

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Viking culture finds new life as Vinland Society of P.E.I. returns from 5-year hiatus; Kevin Jeffrey says his fascination with Viking culture began in childhood, from school art projects to movies\.  

May 26 , 2025 at 03:03:41 p.m. ADT • :

Viking culture finds new life as Vinland Society of P.E.I. returns from 5-year hiatus

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Anglican Diocese of N.S., P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs; The head of a Canadian advocacy group says she hopes the regional Anglican diocese is the first of many religious organizations in Canada to commit to the non-disclosure agreement pledge\.  

May 26 , 2025 at 02:35:06 p.m. ADT • :

Anglican Diocese of N.S., P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs

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