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Ferry between N.S. and P.E.I. unavailable over weekend, stalled by mechanical problem

Ferry between N.S. and P.E.I. unavailable over weekend, stalled by mechanical problem

CHARLOTTETOWN — The company that operates the ferry between Nova Scotia and eastern Prince Edward Island says the MV Confederation will be out of service until at least next week.
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Mechanical glitch again stalls ferry service that links Nova Scotia with P.E.I.

Mechanical glitch again stalls ferry service that links Nova Scotia with P.E.I.

CHARLOTTETOWN — The company that operates the ferry service that links Nova Scotia with eastern Prince Edward Island says the MV Confederation -- the only ferry serving that route -- was pulled from service today because of a mechanical breakdown tha
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Ferry travel resuming between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia after mechanical issue fixed

Ferry travel resuming between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia after mechanical issue fixed

CHARLOTTETOWN — Ferry service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is set to resume on July 1. Trips between Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S.
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UPEI board chair resigns after report of toxic culture, says new leadership is needed

UPEI board chair resigns after report of toxic culture, says new leadership is needed

CHARLOTTETOWN — The chair of University of Prince Edward Island’s board of governors has stepped down following a report that describes a toxic culture of harassment and racism at the school.
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Police arrest man after girl's abduction triggers P.E.I. Amber Alert

Police arrest man after girl's abduction triggers P.E.I. Amber Alert

EGLINGTON, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island RCMP say they've arrested a man who allegedly abducted a nine-year-old girl at gunpoint.
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P.E.I. Amber Alert cancelled, 9-year-old girl found safe and suspect arrested

EGLINGTON, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island RCMP officials say the Amber Alert for a missing nine-year-old girl has been cancelled.
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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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