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A look at re-elected Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King

A look at re-elected Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King

CHARLOTTETOWN — A look at Dennis King of Prince Edward Island’s Progressive Conservatives, who led the party to a majority government Monday night. Age: 51 Early years: King was born Nov. 1, 1971, in Georgetown, P.E.I.
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Progressive Conservatives win decisive majority in Prince Edward Island

Progressive Conservatives win decisive majority in Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — Voters in Prince Edward Island delivered a decisive majority to the incumbent Progressive Conservatives on Monday after an election campaign dominated by debate over health care.
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Prince Edward Island election into final day of campaigning with vote on Monday

Prince Edward Island election into final day of campaigning with vote on Monday

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's election campaign rolled through its final weekend with the Progressive Conservatives in a celebratory mood, while the Liberals steeled themselves to battle it out with the Greens heading to the ballot Monday.
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New bishop appointed to head Diocese of Charlottetown

CHARLOTTETOWN — Roman Catholics in Prince Edward Island have a new leader. A message on the website for the Diocese of Charlottetown says Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Joseph Dabrowski as the 14th bishop of Charlottetown.
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Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

Health care dominates Prince Edward Island debate ahead of April 3 vote

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative leader was put on the defensive on issues such as health care and climate change but didn't take the bait in the only televised leaders debate ahead of the April 3 provincial election.
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Elections P.E.I. reports 'busy' turnout at first advance poll of provincial election

Elections P.E.I. reports 'busy' turnout at first advance poll of provincial election

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's election agency is describing turnout for the first advance poll as "busy," after over 13,000 people cast ballots on Saturday. Elections P.E.I.
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P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

P.E.I. Green Party wasn't ready for election, may lose seats from 2019: experts

CHARLOTTETOWN — As the Prince Edward Island election approaches its final week, the Green Party is fighting to hold onto its historic gains from the last provincial vote — a battle some experts say could result in lost seats.
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Comments on trans rights, COVID vaccines catching up with P.E.I. Tories in campaign

Comments on trans rights, COVID vaccines catching up with P.E.I. Tories in campaign

CHARLOTTETOWN — Controversial comments and social media activity from some P.E.I.
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University of PEI Faculty Association says members on strike as negotiations stall

University of PEI Faculty Association says members on strike as negotiations stall

CHARLOTTETOWN — Members of the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association began picketing Monday, as the Atlantic region's third university strike in two months got underway.
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Reds roll over Golden Bears 3-0 to net U Sports men's hockey title

Reds roll over Golden Bears 3-0 to net U Sports men's hockey title

CHARLOTTETOWN — The University of New Brunswick Reds are the new golden boys of U Sports men's hockey. The Reds defeated the Alberta Golden Bears 3-0 on Sunday in the championship final of the eight-team tourney at the Eastlink Centre.
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