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Ferry travel between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia on hold due to technical issues with ship

Ferry travel between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia on hold due to technical issues with ship

WOOD ISLANDS, P.E.I. — Ferry travel between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia has been cancelled until at least Wednesday morning due to technical problems with the service's sole vessel, the MV Confederation.
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P.E.I. Green leader Peter Bevan-Baker stepping down after seat decline in election

P.E.I. Green leader Peter Bevan-Baker stepping down after seat decline in election

NORTH RUSTICO, P.E.I. — The politician who guided Prince Edward Island's Green Party to four years as the province's official Opposition — the best result for a Green party in Canada — is stepping down as leader.
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P.E.I. premier slams UPEI after report says school has toxic culture of harassment

P.E.I. premier slams UPEI after report says school has toxic culture of harassment

CHARLOTTETOWN — After the release of a damning report on Prince Edward Island's only university, Premier Dennis King says he wouldn’t want his children attending the school.
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Third-party review finds 'toxic' culture at University of Prince Edward Island

Third-party review finds 'toxic' culture at University of Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — A review of allegations of workplace misconduct at the University of Prince Edward Island says the school had a toxic environment where bullying and harassment were widespread and condoned at the top.
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Atlantic premiers want to expand doctor registry to other health-care workers

Atlantic premiers want to expand doctor registry to other health-care workers

CHARLOTTETOWN — Atlantic Canada’s premiers say they want to expand a registry of physicians and surgeons to include other health-care professionals.
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Prince Edward Island government forecasts $98-million deficit in annual budget

Prince Edward Island government forecasts $98-million deficit in annual budget

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Prince Edward Island government tabled a $3.09-billion budget Thursday that forecasts a $97.6-million deficit and a promise to spend money for a new medical school to help the frail health-care sector.
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Highlights from Prince Edward Island's 2023-24 annual provincial budget

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Prince Edward Island government tabled a $3.09-billion budget Thursday. Here are some highlights: — A projected deficit of $97.6 million on total revenues of $2.99 billion and expenditures of $3.09 billion.
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Prince Edward Island will need about 1,200 more health workers by 2032: forecast

Prince Edward Island will need about 1,200 more health workers by 2032: forecast

CHARLOTTETOWN — A report on Prince Edward Island's ailing health-care system says the province needs about 1,200 additional workers over the next 10 years.
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P.E.I. left with one intensive care unit due to lack of internal medicine physicians

P.E.I. left with one intensive care unit due to lack of internal medicine physicians

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — A hospital in Summerside, P.E.I.
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P.E.I. Tories promise 'bold actions' and 'difficult decisions' in upcoming mandate

P.E.I. Tories promise 'bold actions' and 'difficult decisions' in upcoming mandate

CHARLOTTETOWN — The spring session of the Prince Edward Island legislature opened Friday with a throne speech promising "bold action" and "difficult decisions" from the re-elected Progressive Conservative government. Lt.-Gov.
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