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Dermo disease confirmed in Quebec, P.E.I. oysters

Dermo disease confirmed in Quebec, P.E.I. oysters

Cases of a disease affecting oysters have been confirmed in Quebec and Prince Edward Island for the first time. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says dermo was detected in oyster samples from Chaleur Bay in Quebec and Egmont Bay, P.E.I.
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Heat warnings to stretch into Thursday across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

Heat warnings to stretch into Thursday across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

Heat warnings are forecast to extend into Thursday across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, with temperatures expected to hover around 30 C and feel even hotter when humidity is factored in.
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Crews from P.E.I. deployed to aid in Yukon wildfire fight

Crews from P.E.I. deployed to aid in Yukon wildfire fight

WHITEHORSE — Firefighters from several jurisdictions across North America are slated to join the wildfire fight in Yukon.
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RCMP in P.E.I. say three killed, one injured after two separate highway crashes

RCMP in P.E.I. say three killed, one injured after two separate highway crashes

EAST BIDEFORD — Prince Edward Island RCMP say three people are dead following two separate crashes in the western part of the province. Police say two people died following a single-vehicle crash around 8 p.m.
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Prince Edward Island's chief public health office confirms two new cases of measles

Prince Edward Island's chief public health office confirms two new cases of measles

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is reporting two cases of measles in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people.
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Charlottetown set to host Scotties Tournament of Hearts for record fifth time in 2027

Charlottetown set to host Scotties Tournament of Hearts for record fifth time in 2027

CHARLOTTETOWN — Charlottetown will be the host of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for a record fifth time in 2027. The 46th edition of the Canadian women’s curling championship is set for Feb. 12-21 at Eastlink Centre.
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Endangered North Atlantic right whale seen entangled in waters near P.E.I.

Endangered North Atlantic right whale seen entangled in waters near P.E.I.

An endangered North Atlantic right whale has been spotted off the waters of Prince Edward Island entangled in fishing gear.
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Member of symphony orchestra needs new oboe to resume career after accidental fire

Member of symphony orchestra needs new oboe to resume career after accidental fire

LONG RIVER — A member of Prince Edward Island's symphony orchestra has suffered a career setback after an accidental fire destroyed his home and an extensive collection of musical instruments.
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Duke of Edinburgh to make three stops in Canada, attend Canada Day celebrations

Duke of Edinburgh to make three stops in Canada, attend Canada Day celebrations

FREDERICTON — The Duke of Edinburgh is scheduled to visit Prince Edward Island later this month, just weeks after King Charles opened Parliament and read the throne speech.
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Scientists seek to study eDNA to identify how MSX creeps up on oysters

Scientists seek to study eDNA to identify how MSX creeps up on oysters

Scientists are pursuing a new line of research to predict the times and locations of parasitic outbreaks that are wiping out oysters off the Atlantic coast.
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