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P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives

P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island has signed a four-year $30-million pharmacare agreement with the federal government to provide universal access to diabetes medication and contraceptives.
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Two candidates approved for P.E.I. Green Party leadership race

Two candidates approved for P.E.I. Green Party leadership race

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Green Party of Prince Edward Island announced Friday that two candidates have been approved to seek the party's leadership later this year.
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Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed ambassador to Ireland

OTTAWA — Former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King has been appointed Canada's new ambassador to Ireland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office announced the appointment today.
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Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

Lawrence MacAulay not seeking re-election after almost 37 years as P.E.I. MP

ST. PETER'S BAY, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA — Lawrence MacAulay is not seeking re-election after representing eastern Prince Edward Island in Ottawa for nearly 37 years.
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Ontario shifts from Pap to HPV test for cervical cancer screening, but no at-home kits yet

Ontario shifts from Pap to HPV test for cervical cancer screening, but no at-home kits yet

TORONTO — Ontario will replace its main method of cervical cancer screening next week to a more accurate and less frequent test, but the dreaded speculum exam is not in the rear-view just yet.
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Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island's next premier, after Dennis King resigns

Rob Lantz sworn in as Prince Edward Island's next premier, after Dennis King resigns

CHARLOTTETOWN — Rob Lantz was sworn in on Friday as the 34th premier of Prince Edward Island, taking over from Dennis King, who resigned earlier in the day after leading the province since 2019.
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Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King resigning from 'most difficult job'

Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King resigning from 'most difficult job'

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King bid an emotional farewell to his colleagues Thursday as he announced his resignation, saying his nearly six years in the job have taken a heavy toll.
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A look at outgoing Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King

A look at outgoing Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King

CHARLOTTETOWN — Dennis King, Prince Edward Island’s Progressive Conservative premier, has announced he will step down Friday. Here is a look at the 33rd premier of the Island. Age: 53 Early years: King was born Nov. 1, 1971, in Georgetown, P.E.I.
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P.E.I. government investigating land holdings of two Buddhist groups on the Island

P.E.I. government investigating land holdings of two Buddhist groups on the Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Prince Edward Island government has ordered an investigation into the land holdings of two Buddhist organizations in the province.
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Canada beats US 3-1 in Game 5 to win the Rivalry Series women's hockey showcase

SUMMERSIDE, Prince Edward Island (AP) — Jennifer Gardiner broke a tie with 6:44 left and Canada beat the United States 3-1 on Saturday night to win the Rivalry Series women's hockey showcase for the third straight time.
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