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Mainstreet PEI | Feb 5, 2013 | 6:30

UPEI Delays Closure Announcement - Steve Bruce

UPEI didn't announce their storm-day closure until well after eight o'clock. That was about two hours after the announcement schools were closed, and an hour after Holland College announced they were shutting down for the day. Some university students and staff were already in class at the school and were told to go home. By that time, the students said conditions weren't safe. Reporter Steve Bruce spoke with the university's Vice President of Administration and Finance, Jackie Podger.

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Mainstreet PEI Charlie A'Court - Triumph and Disaster May 9, 2013 | 8:05Charlie A'Court’s fans have waited 6 years for his latest release Triumph and Disaster. This album covered roots to soul to blues and a little bit country and It won 2 ECMAs in Halifax. Charlie is playing at the Factory tonight.
Mainstreet PEI - The Georgetown Conference - Rural RedefinedMay 8, 2013 | 7:23Mainstreet PEI The Georgetown Conference - Rural Redefined Audio
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Mainstreet PEI - Canadian Children's Book WeekMay 8, 2013 | 5:51Mainstreet PEI Canadian Children's Book Week Audio
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