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Tropical storm Hanna came ashore on the border between North and South Carolina Saturday morning on its way to bringing heavy rains to the Maritimes on Sunday.

Farmers and fishermen on P.E.I. are trying to figure out the impact of changes in the federal Liberal party's Green Shift plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Corridor Resources, which was drilling for natural gas in Cavendish, has suspended operations at the well.

Visitors to and residents of Prince Edward Island agree that wind turbines do not take away from the Island's scenic beauty, according to a new study.

The Canadian Forces has said the best way to save more lives at sea is to improve survival techniques, after an internal report came to light showing search and rescue squadrons have no plans to hasten rescue times after regular staffing hours.

Federal Industry Minister Jim Prentice announced $12 million for the East Isle Shipyard in eastern P.E.I. on Friday.

Complaints about pesticides drifting off farmers' fields on P.E.I. are down this year, and Environmental Minister George Webster says that unless they go back up, he won't work harder to catch violators.

A lack of events in July is the cause of tourists not coming to visit, says P.E.I.'s Opposition Progressive Conservatives.

School officials on P.E.I. are wondering whether too many Island children are being bused to school.

The Liberal party is calling for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, accusing him of staging a coverup over changes to food safety inspections.

As a ban on cellphones while driving appears increasingly likely on P.E.I., a legislative committee is discussing how extensive that ban might be.