Bonshaw residents to hold plebiscite
A group of people fighting the plan to move the Trans-Canada Highway in Bonshaw are holding their own plebiscite on the issue next week.
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New private liquor store to open in Cavendish
The P.E.I. government has given the go-ahead for a new, privately-run liquor store in Cavendish.
Conflict of interest concern with tourism contract
A concern over conflict of interest in the awarding of a contract by the Department of Tourism was raised at P.E.I.'s public accounts committee Tuesday.
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