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44th Fredericton Marathon returns in full forceThe 44th Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon was on Sunday and there were about 1,700 people registered for the event -- which serves as a qualify for the Boston Marathon.SportsMay 8
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P.E.I. asking Ottawa to change name of Confederation Bridge to Epekwitk CrossingEpekwitk is the Mi'kmaw word for ``something lying on the water,'' and it is the traditional name the Mi'kmaq people have long used to describe the Island.CanadaApr 29
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Canada to restart exports of P.E.I. potatoes to United StatesThe United States Department of Agriculture issued a news release on Thursday stating the two countries have reached an understanding.CanadaMar 24
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P.E.I. boosts aid programs for Islanders struggling with pandemic, high gas pricesThe government said today it will distribute $150 cheques this month to every adult and dependant receiving social assistance or assured income.EconomyMar 10
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No more potato wart found in P.E.I., Canadian Food Inspection Agency saysPrince Edward Island grew about 20 per cent of the national harvest in 2020, and the crop is worth more than $1 billion annually to the province's economy.CanadaDec 24, 2021
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Atlantic premiers urge caution over holiday season to slow the spread of COVID-19Atlantic Canadians are being urged by the region's four premiers to exercise caution during the holiday season to slow the spread of COVID-19.CanadaDec 21, 2021
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Ottawa to spend $28M to help P.E.I. cope with U.S. export ban on potatoesAgriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau told a news conference on Monday the funding will be used to create more potato processing capacity in Canada.CanadaDec 20, 2021
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New Brunswick travel incentive spurs $5.8M in spendingThe New Brunswick Travel Incentive has come to an end and the department of Tourism says it has resulted in $5.8 million in spending for New Brunswick.EconomyOct 31, 2021
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Travellers to P.E.I. to be tested for COVID-19 at its borders starting ThursdayP.E.I. health officials reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the number of active cases in the province to nine.CanadaSep 28, 2021
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P.E.I. residents advised to avoid non-essential travel outside of the provinceDr. Heather Morrison says rising COVID-19 case numbers in Atlantic Canada and across the country mean Island residents should 'carefully consider' travel at this time.HealthSep 25, 2021
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