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Dave Stewart

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Employed by The Guardian newspaper in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, since 1995.

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Charlottetown's Derek Tweel says volunteering is the most rewarding thing a person can do Derek Tweel has spent 40 years donating time to organizations like Gold Cup parade, Canada Games and more

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09.07.2025 10:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Shania Twain makes $25,000 donation to P.E.I. food bank The director of the West Prince Caring Cupboard said she is so grateful for pop star Shania Twain’s $25,000 donation.

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07.07.2025 10:00 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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P.E.I. peace committee clashes with capital city over liability insurance The City of Charlottetown’s insistence on setting an expensive insurance liability is not sitting well with the Island Peace Committee.

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22.05.2025 13:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Charlottetown hospital saves two premature babies This year's event aims to raise more than $500,000 for urgent equipment needs, including the support for MRI technology upgrades.

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21.05.2025 12:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Rustico couple says farewell to Gallant’s Country Food Market that was in family for almost 100 years Tammy Gallant said it is bittersweet to say goodbye to Gallant’s Country Food Market after 35 years of ownership.

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17.05.2025 11:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Filipino community planning dragon boat festival for Charlottetown A native of the Philippines gazed out over the Charlottetown harbour and said he has come up with the perfect way to give back.

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16.05.2025 12:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Man who lit up Christmas in North Rustico, P.E.I., remembered James Gallant known for his epic PEI Christmas light display in memory of his son, has died at 86, leaving a glowing legacy.

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10.05.2025 11:46 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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RSV cases in P.E.I. on the decline, says chief public health officer The number of respiratory illness cases in P.E.I. has been dropping since March, says the chief public health officer.

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09.05.2025 10:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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UPEI men's basketball players pitch mini-golf course idea UPEI athletes Daniel Gonzalez Longarela and Grant Schell are planning a seasonal mini-golf course to bring fun back to Charlottetown.

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07.05.2025 13:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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P.E.I. lobster fishers face low prices early in 2025 Low lobster prices are plaguing P.E.I. lobster fishermen in the early days of this season.

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06.05.2025 11:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Shayna Conway of P.E.I. fighting life-threatening illness in Alberta Thirteen years after a roadside shooting in Alberta left her partially paralyzed, PEI’s Shayna Conway is once again fighting for her life.

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03.05.2025 12:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Costco becomes a member of Charlottetown chamber Costco joined the Charlottetown chamber to grow wholesale ties, but officials say there's no confirmation of a retail store in P.E.I.

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27.04.2025 10:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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P.E.I. nursing instructor draws on difficult topics for tribute show to nurses UPEI nursing instructor Kevin Ryan has a passion for the profession that he is turning into songs on April 23.

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21.04.2025 11:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New P.E.I. school in danger of losing out on playground funding Sherwood Elementary School is in danger of losing its new playground.

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20.04.2025 10:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Cornwall man having fun pulling in donations for Alzheimer Society of P.E.I. Alex Ewing is running 200K to raise $3,000 for Alzheimer’s, honouring his late grandfather and spreading awareness. Read more.

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15.04.2025 11:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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P.E.I. budget projects $184 million deficit in face of uncertain economy Budget includes cuts to personal income, corporate and small business taxes

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10.04.2025 17:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dealing with U.S. president, bridge tolls issues on minds of Malpeque voters With a federal election around the corner, the Guardian spoke with voters in the Malpeque riding to hear what issues concern them most.

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10.04.2025 12:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New Sherwood Elementary in Charlottetown offers lots of space to learn The new Sherwood Elementary School features more than 82,000 square feet of space designed for innovative learning experiences. Read more.

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09.04.2025 13:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

According to PEI MPs Heath MacDonald and Sean Casey, and Premier Rob Lantz, announcement coming on Con Bridge tolls/ferry rates. Whether that means they’ll be reduced or eliminated remains to be scene.

22.03.2025 17:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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P.E.I. woman with terminal illness has discovered service dog has cancer Tears stream down a 42-year-old Johnstons River woman’s face as she recounts how her beloved service dog is currently fighting cancer.

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14.03.2025 13:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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P.E.I. liquor shelves stay empty of U.S. product in response to tariffs The P.E.I. government has decided to keep U.S. liquor off the shelves in the province for the time being. Read more.

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13.03.2025 12:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

You doing LFR tonight?

07.03.2025 20:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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P.E.I. craft breweries brace for impact of U.S. tariffs A P.E.I. Brewing Company official warned that U.S. tariffs could threaten the survival of some of the Island’s craft breweries. Read more.

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07.03.2025 12:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Slap in the face earns P.E.I. man entry to world championship Dakota McGregor fights for the UFC-owned Power Slap Lightweight Championship of the World on March 7. Read more.

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05.03.2025 13:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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BREAKING NEWS: Long-time P.E.I. MP Lawrence MacAulay won't run again MIDGELL, P.E.I. - Lawrence MacAulay took a deep breath in, trying to find the right words.

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01.03.2025 16:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Remembering snowmageddon: P.E.I.'s back-to-back snowstorms in 2015 still talked about today The Guardian takes a look back at the Islands snowiest winter. Click for more.

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01.03.2025 15:03 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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P.E.I. friends mourn Black Johnny's food truck owner D’Arcy Horton said his friend, John Haywood, was the type of guy that would have given people the shirt off his back.

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21.02.2025 20:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Premier Dennis King announces his resignation Premier Dennis King announces his resignation

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20.02.2025 19:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

At Sherwood Elementary School today for a look-back story. Teachers and staff moving into new school after March break. Found my Grade 4 homeroom photo on display. Will be a bitter sweet story in an upcoming edition of @PEIGuardian

19.02.2025 20:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Snow storm shuts down P.E.I. on Feb. 18 The recent storm brought drifting snow, whiteouts and wind gusts over 100 km/h, bringing much of the Island to a standstill. Read more.

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19.02.2025 11:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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