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         <title><![CDATA[Changes coming to one of Charlottetown’s busiest intersections starting next year]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Snowstorm on the way for P.E.I., special weather statement issued]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:19:54 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Islanders reminded to keep an eye on pets during coyote mating season]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Looking to spruce up your property? This P.E.I. tree planting program can help]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-two-billion-trees-program-applications-open-9.7059735?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.7213015,1716496760000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1919%2C1079%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Trays of tiny seedlings in a greenhouse ' width='620' height='349' title='The program began in 2022 with support from the federal government, which is picking up half of the $3.3 million cost over three years. There will be a second phase of the program, which will take it to 2031.  '/><p>The rules are simple: offer your property as a place to plant seedlings and be willing to take in a minimum of 50. The province will take care of the planting — for free.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:55:45 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heated Rivalry actor Robbie G.K. has a long-standing connection to P.E.I.]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-robbie-gk-heated-rivalry-confederation-centre-of-the-arts-9.7058416?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/bc9d87a5-5e0e-4044-abd0-c75b845211c7,1769194400233/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%28736%2C237%2C5661%2C3184%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Man wears all black outfit and stands with hands crossed in front of him.' width='620' height='349' title='LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Robbie G.K. attends Los Angeles Premiere Of HBO Max&apos;s &quot;The Pitt&quot; - Arrivals at DGA Theater Complex on January 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Olivia Wong/Getty Images)'/><p>Before the world saw Robbie G.K. serving up smoothies on screen as Kip Grady in the hit TV series Heated Rivalry, many Islanders saw him on stage at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, performing in the Charlottetown Festival. </p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[P.E.I.'s new agreement on doctor workloads gets pushback from family physicians]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:50:16 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Frigid weekend forecast prompts cold weather warning for P.E.I.]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:49:16 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Community rallies around P.E.I. firefighter who lost his own home to fire]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/3c382c90-9daa-4bbf-8cfc-9e42be3f917b,1769208687511/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C222%2C4032%2C2268%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A man and woman stand in front of a burned minihome.' width='620' height='349' title='Ryan and Emily Wilmot&apos;s P.E.I. home was destroyed by fire. They lost three pets and everything they owned. '/><p>Earlier this month, a volunteer fire fighter in O'Leary ended up losing his own home in a fire. Since then, the community has been trying to help him and his young family. CBC’s Laura Meader has more.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thomas Burleigh expected to announce bid for leadership of P.E.I. New Democrats]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-ndp-leadership-candidate-thomas-burleigh-9.7058540?cmp=rss</link>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:49:13 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[PC leadership candidates get heated during debate over land use on P.E.I.]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/4e0d136e-3edc-46f1-95d4-082226d036b0,1769173157510/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Rob Lantz, left, and Mark Ledwell,  the two men who want to lead the Progressive Conservative Party' width='620' height='349' title='Rob Lantz, left, and Mark Ledwell,  the two men who want to lead the Progressive Conservative Party into the next election, get into a fiery debate on land use in Montague Thursday night.'/><p>A debate on land use on the Island erupted into a shouting match during a forum between the two people who want to be P.E.I.'s next premier. This was the second time Rob Lantz and Mark Ledwell faced off. CBC’s Wayne Thibodeau was there.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:46:05 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Death of woman found in Charlottetown apartment elevator shaft ruled accidental]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-elevator-death-accidental-coroners-office-9.7058286?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.7580717,1752075544000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C454%2C3448%2C1939%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A three-story beige residential building with windows, balconies, and a pergola entrance under a blue sky' width='620' height='349' title=''/><p>Prince Edward Island's coroner’s office says it has concluded its investigation into the death of a 76-year-old woman who was found at the bottom of an elevator shaft in a Charlottetown apartment building last June. </p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:15:23 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Workers at P.E.I.'s Guardian, Journal Pioneer newspapers enter first union contract]]></title>
         <link>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-guardian-journal-pioneer-union-agreement-9.7057768?cmp=rss</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.7305102,1724692316000/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C183%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Stack of newspapers.' width='620' height='349' title=''/><p>Workers at two Prince Edward Island newspapers have entered their first union contract after three years of organizing. </p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Land use debate turns into shouting match between PC leadership candidates]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/4e0d136e-3edc-46f1-95d4-082226d036b0,1769173157510/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Rob Lantz, left, and Mark Ledwell,  the two men who want to lead the Progressive Conservative Party' width='620' height='349' title='Rob Lantz, left, and Mark Ledwell,  the two men who want to lead the Progressive Conservative Party into the next election, get into a fiery debate on land use in Montague Thursday night.'/><p>A debate on land use in P.E.I. erupted into a shouting match between the two men who want to lead the Progressive Conservative Party into the next election.
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         <title><![CDATA[This new equipment at Canada's Smartest Kitchen in P.E.I. will help food innovators]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/a827588f-c901-4c51-b99c-938de71c3c6a,1769124020131/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A man in a test kitchen holds metal gadgets.' width='620' height='349' title='Canada&apos;s Smartest Kitchen in P.E.I. purchased some new equipment to help entrepreneurs develop food and beverage products. '/><p>Canada's Smartest Kitchen in P.E.I. purchased some new equipment to help entrepreneurs develop food and beverage products. CBC's Taylor O'Brien stopped by to learn how the tech works, and how the research team will help clients save time and money.</p>]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Canadian beef could soon be back on the menu in China after 4-year ban is lifted]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Municipalities on P.E.I. preparing for ‘bitterly cold temperatures’ this weekend]]></title>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:42:47 EST</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Power issues close Charlottetown's St. Jean Elementary School for 3rd-straight day]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Meet the Island’s new acting ombudsperson]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Only indoor pool in eastern P.E.I. will soon reopen after months-long dry spell ]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[MV Ancier owner fined for 2024 fuel spill in Charlottetown Harbour, documents show]]></title>
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