More drivers asking to have their vehicles boosted due to frigid temperatures, says towing company

A towing company owner on P.E.I. says he's gotten more calls for help this winter due to frigid temperatures that have been lingering longer than usual. Nick Haddad, the owner of Nick's…

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Smart meters could strengthen P.E.I.’s power grid, but rollout will take years, says Maritime Electric

Smart meters could help strengthen Prince Edward Island's electrical grid, but none have been installed on the Island and it will take years after the work begins to complete the transition.…

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Province plans pilot projects to help stabilize Island’s electrical grid, MLAs told

As recent power instability issues on Prince Edward Island bring attention to system shortcomings, the provincial government will be launching pilot projects aimed at better managing the electrical grid. Homes…

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King and other premiers hit Washington hoping to open Americans’ eyes to ‘quicksand’ of tariff fallout

Prince Edward Island's premier says Canada's ongoing trade dispute with the United States will ultimately lead to a higher cost of living for people on both sides of the border.…

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‘Bring down those barriers’: Some businesses say interprovincial trade could be a boon for P.E.I.

Uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports has some Prince Edward Island businesses saying trade barriers between provinces should be eased — but cautiously.  Some business owners, like Sebastian Manago, said…

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