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P.E.I. potato farmers want campaign to warn Americans that tariffs raise food prices

P.E.I. potato farmers want campaign to warn Americans that tariffs raise food prices

Prince Edward Island potato growers and marketers say the time is ripe for a campaign in the United States to warn consumers that tariffs will hike their grocery bills. They are issuing their call as U.S.
Call for male-targeted prevention programs to address N.S. domestic violence epidemic

Call for male-targeted prevention programs to address N.S. domestic violence epidemic

HALIFAX — Long before Brenda Tatlock-Burke was killed by her husband in October, there were signs of his controlling and coercive behaviour.
Nova Scotia Mounties issue warning about fake texts that appear to be from the RCMP

Nova Scotia Mounties issue warning about fake texts that appear to be from the RCMP

HALIFAX — The Mounties in Nova Scotia are warning the public about a new texting scam that involves messages that appear to be from the RCMP.
Health P.E.I. says masks must be worn at all health facilities amid overcrowding

Health P.E.I. says masks must be worn at all health facilities amid overcrowding

CHARLOTTETOWN — Masks must be worn at all Prince Edward Island health facilities starting Monday. Health P.E.I. says the new rule is in response to overcrowding within the health-care system.

Desruisseaux scores hat trick in Chicoutimi's 8-1 rout of Saint John

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Thomas Desruisseaux scored a hat trick to power the Chicoutimi Saguenéens to an 8-1 rout of the Saint John Sea Dogs in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Thursday night.
Federal fisheries minister does about-face on unpopular baby eel quota redistribution

Federal fisheries minister does about-face on unpopular baby eel quota redistribution

HALIFAX — Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier has shelved a controversial proposal that would have shifted baby eel quota away from longtime licence holders to their employees.
Indigenous MP from Nova Scotia submits application for Liberal leadership race

Indigenous MP from Nova Scotia submits application for Liberal leadership race

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste officially joined the Liberal leadership race Thursday, saying he knows he is facing steep odds in his bid to become Canada's first Indigenous prime minister.
Fishers worried by N.S. premier's musings over lifting oil-exploration moratorium

Fishers worried by N.S. premier's musings over lifting oil-exploration moratorium

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia seafood industry representatives voiced concerned Thursday over comments from the premier that he's open to ending a moratorium on fossil fuel drilling in the rich Georges Bank fishing grounds.
Fredericton Liberal member of Parliament Jenica Atwin not running for re-election

Fredericton Liberal member of Parliament Jenica Atwin not running for re-election

FREDERICTON — Jenica Atwin, member of Parliament for Fredericton, is joining the exodus from the federal Liberals. A spokeswoman for the MP said today she won't run for re-election.
University of Prince Edward Island medical school to receive its first class in fall

University of Prince Edward Island medical school to receive its first class in fall

CHARLOTTETOWN — The dean of the University of Prince Edward Island's new medical faculty told a legislature committee Wednesday that the pieces are falling into place for the school to receive its first students in September. Dr.
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