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Health PEI states “staffing issues” as the reason Colville Manor in Souris hasn’t accepted any new admissions since late summer.
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Eastern Graphic
The current Covid situation on PEI has led Town of Souris officials to close the town hall to the public, said Mayor Joanne Dunphy.
West Prince Graphic
The Town of O’Leary has decided to follow Alberton’s lead and hire a bylaw enforcement office immediately.
Island Farmer
The PEI Potato Board is taking its case for the re-opening of the U.S. border directly to the American capital.
The National Farmer Union is pleased to announce that Katie Ward was returned through acclamation as President of at the 52nd Annual National …
While there was a flurry of activity on a number of fronts over the past month and a half, the end result is still the same as it was November…
Picturesque Farms, operated by the Justin and Laura Rogers and their children Luke and Mary, were named winners of the PEI Veterinary Medical …
The British have a phrase that captures Canada’s position trying to fight an unnecessary, unfair and devastating export ban of PEI fresh potat…
The release of a national survey showing potato wart originating from Island seed has not been found in any other province has sparked calls f…
As somebody who reported for over 30 years on some of the major events in modern history, Peter Mansbridge is in a unique position to offer so…
The CEO of Amalgamated Dairies Limited is not expecting a dispute settlement ruling on tariff rate quotas to have a major impact on his operat…
Atlantic Post Calls
It all started for the Mullens of Tracadie Cross, PEI, their active standardbred involvement that is, in the fall of 1983. As a longtime harne…
Stratford’s Mike Pollard has been in the race game longer than he likes to remember having campaigned top class horses like Clic K and Balanch…
Maritime owners are realizing great prices for their graduating Atlantic Sires Stake stars and many of them have been sold up-country. Dustyla…
“A pop, bar and chips to every kid, you know what I mean?” That’s the simple gift Eddie Brookman has delivered to Cape Breton youth for forty …
Hello December… and welcome to the snow and to the colder temperatures. Time is flying indeed. The Truro Raceway Grandstand renovations are mo…
The annual Matinee Tracks Awards Banquet was held Wednesday, December 1st at Red Shores Charlottetown as stars of the circuit were honoured wi…
Gene Smallman shocked Maritime harness racing fans with his successful bid of $68,000 for Hip #36 at the Atlantic Classic Yearling Sale last O…
Obituaries
Obituary of Florence Mildred CameronFlorence M. “Flo” Cameron (Cameron) passed away peacefully at the Atlantic Baptist Home, surrounded by her family at the age of 75 years.Dear wife and best friend of John. Mother of Chris (Sherry) and Jeff (Marguerite). Grandmother of Carter, Bonnie, Chloe and Lauren. Sister of Charles Miller and sister-in-law of Dennis Bingley, Maria Gravett-Cameron and Verna Cameron. Flo is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her siblings Myrna Bingley, Bob Cameron and Brent Cameron.Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, Stratford. Due to current restrictions, a private service will be held graveside in Crapaud Peoples Cemetery at a later date.Memorial donations may be made online to the Canadian Red Cross.
Obituary of Leila Irene VickersonPeacefully at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, January 24, 2022 the death occurred of Leila Irene Vickerson (Dignan) of Warren Grove, age 83 years. Dear mother of David (Kerin), George (Brenda), Kenneth and Robert (Lori). Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Ashley, Courtnee, Shelby, Angela, Shaylene and Kalen. Great-grandmother of 5 great-grandchildren. Sister of Isabel and George and sister-in-law of Doreen Wentzel. Predeceased by her husband Raymond and her grandson Dustin.Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, Stratford. Due to current restrictions, there will be no visitation and a private (invitation only) funeral service will be held.Interment will take place later at Hampshire Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made online to Hampshire Cemetery.
MacMicken – The death occurred at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, of John B. MacMicken, of Summerside, aged 82 years. Born in Carleton Siding, he was the son of the late Thomas and Pyrtle (Crossman) MacMicken. Survived by his son Miles (Sandra) MacMicken, Mississauga, ON. Predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Joyce (Lord) MacMicken. John B. enjoyed 40 years in Toronto, ON, as a police officer and later as the Vice President of a Private Investigation and Security Firm. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #606 in Mississauga, ON for over 50 years. After retirement in 2003, he and Joyce returned to PE. Resting at Moase Funeral Home, Summerside. Interment will take place later in Cape Traverse Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse. Memorial donations to the PEI Humane Society would be appreciated. www.moase.ca
Peacefully at home on Thursday January 20, 2022 of Sidney J. Drummond of South Freetown aged 85 years. Born in South Freetown, January 23, 1936 son of Thomas and Doris (Simmons) Drummond. Beloved husband of the late Marion (Stavert) Drummond. Father of Janelle (Gary) Mann and Kirk Drummond (Christine Hawboldt) all of South Freetown.Brother of Brother of Phyllis (Brad) Clark, Summerside, Lowell (Louise) Drummond, South Freetown and Ross (Laurie) Drummond, Owen Sound, ON.Brother-in-law of Eileen (deceased) Jacques Meillon, Morin Heights, PQ; Donnie (Janet) Stavert, Summerside and Ernest (Ruth) Stavert, Cornwall. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.Resting at the Davison Funeral Home Kensington. Due to covid 19 restrictions no visitation may be held. A private funeral service will be available to view online at a later date. Interment later in the Freetown People’s Cemetery. If so desired contributions may be made to Freetown United Church or Freetown People’s Cemetery.www.davisonfh.com
The death occurred in Oshawa, Ontario on December 23, 2021 of Joseph Reginald “Reggie” Perry of Oshawa, formerly of Charlottetown, age 64 years. Survived by his siblings Raymond, Joe (Roberta), Peter (Connie), Nelson, Rita (Marvin) Moore, Robert (Theresa), Michael, Pauline (Ronnie) Arsenault, sister-in-law Arella, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents William Perry and Theresa Taylor, brother Frank and sister Mary Pauline Perry. The family extends special thanks to the Cornerstone Community Association in Oshawa for their care. Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. A graveside service will be held at People’s Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com
Opinion
I was finally able to get a box of KN95 masks last week, but I wasn’t sure I was doing the absolute right thing. To say there’s been some mixed messaging on these respirator masks is an understatement. Locally, health officials seem to be worried about getting the proper fit if you use one, …
Omicron reality hit us in the face last week, as our enviable record of no COVID related deaths came to an abrupt end, not once but twice. Outbreaks were reported in long-term care, provincial jail and shelters. In an effort to protect our teetering health care system, Premier King extended …
Paul MacNeill
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Potato farmers and exporters were incensed last month when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency told a legislative committee they were working on opening up new markets for Canadian potato exports.
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