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Canadian Blood Services is shooting for more than 500 extra donations this summer on P.E.I.

The Canadian Blood Services donation centre in Charlottetown is aiming to attract more than 500 blood donations over the next seven weeks to help save or extend lives.

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Here it grows again: P.E.I. location of biotech company Sekisui Diagnostics is expanding yet again

Sekisui Diagnostic is in the midst of a 22,000-square-foot expansion at its plant in Charlottetown's industrial park. The $16-million project will allow it to hire another 25 people to bring its P.E.I. workforce to more than 220. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau has the details.

Fishing area off Naufrage, P.E.I., being restricted after entangled right whale detected

The P.E.I. Fishermen's Association says a North Atlantic right whale's presence very close to the Island's coast means some lobster boats have to remove their traps while others can keep fishing with whale-safe gear.

Canada PEI June 17

Doctors speak of pressure, fear colleagues will leave over Health P.E.I.'s new targets

Family doctors on P.E.I. say new patient targets for physicians could lead to inadequate care and drive some doctors out of the province.

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Buddhist group in Canada with ties to China at the heart of a war over religion and land in P.E.I.

A Buddhist group that has ties to China is at the heart of a war over religion and land in Prince Edward Island. According to information obtained in Canada and Taiwan by Radio-Canada, two former federal investigators say the ties warrant an RCMP investigation. On the Island, the monasteries are already the focus of a provincial commission that's been asked to determine whether they have acquired more territory than is legally permitted. Brigitte Bureau has the story.

37-year-old Island man arrested, weapons seized after alleged gun-pointing incident

Canada PEI June 16

As P.E.I.'s new allergy doctor eases access to care, national group says more services needed

Canada PEI June 17

How people are reacting to free national park entry this summer, thanks to Canada Strong Pass

P.E.I. researcher gets 3-year grant from Parkinson Canada to study newly discovered genetic mutation

Former CSIS, RCMP investigators call for inquiry into Buddhist monks, nuns' Chinese connections

Canada PEI June 17

New Canada Strong Pass offers discounts on parks, museums, camping and train travel

Politics June 17

2 eastern P.E.I. libraries to close temporarily this summer for maintenance, upgrades

Canada PEI June 17

Community invited to take 1st look at vision for transformed Eastlink Centre next week

Canada PEI June 16

Online book club brings international fans of beloved character Anne Shirley to P.E.I.

Buddhist group on P.E.I. with ties to China at the heart of battle over religion and land

Project aims to give high school students a peek at how AI can be harnessed for use in health care

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Three Rivers council throws support behind water taxi service to connect communities

Canada PEI June 16

Review of how school and education officials handle sex-related complaints is now underway

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All aboard: Health P.E.I.’s newest dental clinic is coming to you this summer

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