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Buddhist group on P.E.I. with ties to China at the heart of battle over religion and land • June 14, 2025, 6:46 AM ET (CBC)
Prince Edward Island's FAST lineup for June 16, 2025 • June 14, 2025, 4:12 AM ET (CBC)
P.E.I. coroner's office investigating 55-year-old man's death in Charlottetown park • June 14, 2025, 4:12 AM ET (CBC)
Take tick precautions, but Lyme disease rates remain quite low on Prince Edward Island • June 14, 2025, 4:12 AM ET (CBC)
New patient targets for family doctors could hurt P.E.I.'s reputation, says national college • June 14, 2025, 1:59 AM ET (CBC)

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Also Known As P.E.I. • the Island
Capital Charlottetown
Population (2021) 154,331; (2023 est.) 175,853
Date Of Admission 1873
Provincial Motto "Parva sub ingenti (The small under the protection of the great)"
Provincial Flower lady’s slipper
Seats In House Of Commons 4 (of 308)
Time Zone Atlantic (GMT − 4 hours)
Premier Dennis King (Progressive Conservative Party)
Total Area (Sq Km) 5,660
Total Area (Sq Mi) 2,185

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