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Joe Byrne not interested in P.E.I. leadership
Joe Byrne, a former federal candidate for the NDP on P.E.I. who has been touted as a potential leader of the provincial party, says he's not interested in the job.
School PD days cut to save costs
Teachers in P.E.I. will have fewer professional development days for the rest of the fiscal year as part of a cost-cutting measure by the Department of Education.
Gas price rises 3.1 cents
The price of gas was up again Wednesday.
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Home foreclosures skyrocket in Kelowna Feb 15, 2012 2:10 PM ET — Home foreclosures are on the rise in B.C.'s Central Okanagan in recent months, but local real estate agents disagree about who might be losi…
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Body found at site of Saskatoon crash, fire Feb 15, 2012 4:01 PM ET — Following a dramatic semi-truck crash and house fire in Saskatoon, the remains of what is believed to be the driver have been found.
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Mild winter dries up Manitoba Hydro revenues Feb 15, 2012 7:01 PM ET — Manitoba's unusually mild and dry winter could result in higher electricity rates due to a lack of snow so far this season, according to Man…
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Drummond report on Ontario calls for cutbacks Feb 15, 2012 4:45 PM ET — The Ontario government must curtail its spending with the kind of cuts not seen since the Mike Harris years, according to a report by former…
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Drummond report on Ontario calls for cutbacks Feb 15, 2012 4:45 PM ET — The Ontario government must curtail its spending with the kind of cuts not seen since the Mike Harris years, according to a report by former…
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Drummond report stresses home-based health care Feb 15, 2012 8:24 PM ET — About a quarter of the 360 recommendations in Ontario's new austerity blueprint are aimed at health-care costs, with economist Don Drummond …
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Wallenda will tightrope walk over Niagara Falls Feb 15, 2012 7:06 PM ET — Daredevil Nik Wallenda has overcome the final obstacle and received permission to walk a tightrope over Niagara Falls.
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Drummond report on Ontario calls for cutbacks Feb 15, 2012 4:45 PM ET — The Ontario government must curtail its spending with the kind of cuts not seen since the Mike Harris years, according to a report by former…
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Injured soldiers rehab at Calabogie ski hill Feb 15, 2012 7:38 PM ET — The Calabogie Peaks ski resort is playing host to a group of Canadian soldiers working to keep physical while they recover from serious inju…
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- Quebec denounces gun registry vote Feb 15, 2012 4:12 PM ET — The Parti Québécois is protesting the expected passage later today of federal legislation to abolish the long gun registry. 4:12 PM ET
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Quebec premier visits storm-stricken Magdalen Islands Feb 14, 2012 10:11 PM ET — Quebec Premier Jean Charest is skipping out on the second day of the national assembly's winter session to visit people stricken by power bl…
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Montreal museum offers reward after artifact theft Feb 15, 2012 3:28 PM ET — Quebec police are seeking the recovery of two ancient artifacts stolen from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts last fall, with a substantial r…
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Transit union has not agreed to conciliator Feb 15, 2012 7:43 PM ET — The union representing striking Metro Transit workers says it has not agreed to conciliation.
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Russians' abusive plane tirade to cost them $19K Feb 15, 2012 4:17 PM ET — Two Russian men have been sentenced for drunken behaviour that diverted a flight to Labrador.
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