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Dream job: Iranian farmer growing successful business in P.E.I. red soil
Many Islanders have been enjoying the fruits of Iranian native Aman Sedighi’s labour. His vegetables and herbs are very well received, too. The 61-year-old Stratford resident has turned his strong agricultural knowledge into a successful ...
Construction of Mi'kmaq canoe helps elder connect with the past
Mi’kmaq elder Junior Peter-Paul embraced a unique opportunity to paddle into the past of his people. The Charlottetown resident and elder Methilda Knockwood-Snache both worked with elder and master canoe builder Todd Labrador of Nova Scotia ...
P.E.I. man takes the stand to deny sexual assault allegations
A P.E.I. man accused of sexually assaulting an intellectually challenged young man says he never had any sexual contact with the alleged victim. Donald Robert Derry testified in Supreme Court Thursday saying “that is not true’’ ...
Young man was sexually assaulted by person he trusted, hears P.E.I. supreme court
A young man who operates at the intellectual level of a boy no more than 10, claims he was sexually assaulted by a man hired to improve his life skills and to help get him a job. The complainant, who may not be identified due to a publication ban, ...
Saluting his sister: Charlottetown man makes heartfelt donation to city school in memory of special sibling
Brendon McGinn recalls the wake held late last year for his sister, Shirley Anne McGinn, as being a moving tribute to a person who had a profound impact on many people, most notably students. Brendon, 83, of Charlottetown says at least every ...
Ryan Mahar's parents hope he will emerge from coma in Summerside hospital
Lori Mahar has spent the past three weeks waiting, hoping and praying for her son to come out of a coma. Her 32-year-old son Ryan Mahar of Emerald, P.E.I., has been in a coma since a horrific fall at a construction site in the Elmsdale area on ...
Islanders repaying tight bond with Bahamian woman who studied and worked in P.E.I.
Hurricane Dorian left a devastating mark on the Bahamas, while Bahamanian Gina Raymonville left a compelling one on Islanders. The outcome of the unique convergence is a touching show of support. Raymonville came to P.E.I. from the Bahamas in ...
P.E.I. coroner says investigation into Underhay deaths completed, no inquest necessary
A coroner has determined an inquest is not necessary following the tragic deaths of Josh Underhay and his young son Oliver in April. A spokeswoman for the Department of Justice and Safety says Dr. Craig Malone has completed his investigation into ...
Young worshippers grow gospel church in Charlottetown
Tania Berwa’s word is gospel. The 20-year-old business administration student at Holland College is playing her part in growing the All Nations Full Gospel Church movement in Charlottetown. When Berwa moved to the capital city from Rwanda ...
Habitat for Humanity P.E.I. looks to be groundbreaker in Canada with rainbow build
Habitat for Humanity P.E.I. is hammering away with a plan to construct the first “rainbow build’’ in Canada for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Aaron Brown, the organization’s CEO, hopes to secure an eligible applicant ...
