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Patrick Ledwell - Bridge Anniversary
It's the fifteenth anniversary of the bridge this year...and is it time for a new slogan? Comedian Patrick Ledwell thinks so..in the latest edition of " I am an Islander."
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Inside the Rail - May 25, 2012
One of the 27 MLAs in the provincial legislature has a book in their desk called, Think before you Speak.
Coming up in our weekly feature, Inside the Rail, our political reporter Brendan Elliott tells us which politician it is ... and whether the book is helping.
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Political Panel - May 25, 2012
Big changes to EI... Our political panel looks at what Ottawa's changes to EI will mean to PEI... and the Ghiz government.
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Men In Black
Here come the Men in Black...
The third in the blockbuster movie series opens this weekend... and there's an Island connection to this pop culture event.
Island artist Sandy Carruthers drew the original graphic novel... and attended the first film's premiere.
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Movie Review - The Dictator
Matt Rainnie reviews the new film The Dictator.
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Country Music Rabbits
Some rabbits from Evangeline have gone country. We hear about a new tourist attraction in Tignish where people can brush the fur of their favourite country music star. Julia Cook brings us the story
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Regrets from the Deathbed
Matt talks to a palliative care nurse from Australia who turned her experiences into a fascinating blog that connected with many readers. And now it's become a book called "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying."
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Remembering Mae Ames
Dutch Thompson pays tribute to Mae Ames. She was a nurse in World War Two, a teacher, mentor and actress. Ames passed away this week at the age of 92.
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Movie Review - Dark Shadows
A vampire emerges from his grave after 200 years, to find the world he knew has changed. Johnny Depp stars in the new Tim Burton film, Dark Shadows. Matt Rainne offers his thoughts on the film.
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Collective Wisdom: The Meaning of Life
Coming up on our Collective Wisdom parenting column, how do you answer when your kid asks one of the biggest questions there is: what's the meaning of life? Dave Atkinson goes in search of some big answers.
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Vegan Rights
Equal rights for vegans. An Island woman who just graduated from a Toronto law school is making the case. Camille Labchuk wants "ethical veganism" be included under the Human Rights Act.
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Playground Singing
Those playground songs and clapping games aren't just fun....they're part of learning. We'll hear about a unique study at UPEI looking at playground games, and how they may influence how kids learn.
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The Political Panel - May 11, 2012
First class flights and second class citizens. Our political panel offers their thoughts on the Premier's trip home from India, and people's concerns over Montague Intermediate School.
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Patrick Ledwell - Pros and Cons of P.E.I.
The pros and cons of life on Prince Edward Island. Comedian Patrick Ledwell has another episode in his series called "I am an Islander".
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Chair-Leaders
The Canadian Paraplegic Association's Chair-Leaders campaign asks people in the community to spend a day in a wheelchair. We'll hear the experiences of some of the politicians and business owners who took part in the event.
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Cancer Statistics for P.E.I.
Lori Barker of the P.E.I. Division of the Canadian Cancer Society talks to Matt about the latest cancer outlook for the province.
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Movie Review The Avengers
Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk. Some of Marvel's greatest heroes come together in the box office hit The Avengers. Matt Rainnie explains if the movie lives up to the hype.
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Puppets with a Purpose
Label jars, not people. It's a simple anti-bullying message, brought to Island students, by puppets. They're not just any puppets...they're Around the Block puppets.
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Registered Nurses Face Challenges
The profession has faced cuts across the province under Health P.E.I.'s new model of care. And RNs are facing other challenges as well. Kim Critchley is Dean and Professor of the School of Nursing at UPEI. Marilyn Barrett is outgoing President of the Association of Registered Nurses of P.E.I.
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Social Media Panel
Beth Johnston and Dave Cormier discuss a recent New York Times article that says social media means we can keep our friendships at bay with an electronic shield.
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Broadway Bound
Two young Charlottetown dancers have been invited to a week-long workshop on Broadway. Eleven-year-old Olivia McLeod and 10-year-old Grace Rowan Quansah say they'll have a chance to learn from the stars.
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Avoiding Stroke
Barb Campbell and her daughter Maria talk about reducing the chances of stroke. Barb, a nursing professor, survived a stroke in her early 50s, and now wants people know that small changes can make big difference to your health.
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Westisle Busker Club
Keeping fit and fitting in are just two of the goals of a club at Westisle High. The Busker Club is helping some students with self-esteem.
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Wheeling Around Charlottetown
Charlottetown's been good with snow removal and sidewalk repair to make the city accessible. But there are still many private businesses that aren't accessible, as Matt learned on a tour with Paul Cudmore.
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Burger Love!
He found love in an all-beef patty....22 times. Alex Douglas and his buddy were crowned Beef Warriors for being the first Islanders to eat all 22 Burger Love Burgers.....in just 8 days. Alex joined Matt in the studio to talk about his burger adventure.
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Georgetown's Big Wheel
Celebrating 100 years of life in Georgetown. The community is kicking off its anniversary celebrations later today...and they've got something BIG planned...as in possibly the biggest in the world. Mitch talked to Georgetown mayor Lewis Lavandier to find out more.
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Georgetown's Honorary Citizen
Celebrating 100 years. The Town of Georgetown is marking its centennial...and so is the community's honorary citizen.
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Student Council 2.0.
A high school in Summerside is looking to engage more students in the school council. Student Council 2.0 is being tried at 19 schools across Canada. Three Oaks Principal Nicole Haire explains.
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Fighting For Veterans
Retired military Commanding Officer Bill Henry from Charlottetown has served in some of the world's worst trouble spots over 35 years in the military. Now he's fighting to keep Veterans Affairs from closing its district office here in Charlottetown.
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Inside the Rail - Friday April 27, 2012
Docherty vs. Aylward...we'll assess the damage caused by the dust-up between Liberal cabinet minister Valerie Docherty and Opposition MLA James Aylward. And it was supposed to be a motion commemorating the 125th anniversary of Old Home Week. But it turned into a walk down memory lane for several MLAs. Political reporter Brendan Elliott take us Inside the Rail.
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Political Face Off - April 30, 2012
This week on Political Face Off... Islanders are facing changes to how health care is delivered across the Island. hat do these changes mean for health care in rural areas? AND how do MLAs view the climate in the legislature? This week on Political Face Off...Liberal MLA Charlie McGeoghegan ...and Tory MLA Steven Myers.
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Island Morning Political Panel
This week Paul and Nancy are joined by guest Scott MacKenzie to talk about HST the Trans Canada highway debate and a dust up between two MLAs.
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Patrick Ledwell - Shakespeare P.E.I. Style
What makes life on Prince Edward Island funny? In episode two of "I Am an Islander", comedian Patrick Ledwell translates Shakespeare into Island English with help from Matt and Mitch.
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MADD's New Impaired Driving Report
MADD Canada says P.E.I. had one of the worst records when it comes to accidents involving drunk drivers. The group also says there are extra measures the Island could take to discourage drunk driving.
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Home From World Championships
Gordie Dwyer's team,the PEI Rocket,did not make the QMJHL playoffs. But it meant he had a chance to coach the Canadian Under 18 team at the recent World Championships.
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Political Face Off - HST
This week on Political Face Off...two takes on the HST. Conservative MLA Steven Myers squares off against Liberal MLA Robert Mitchell.
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From Alberton to the United Nations
A young woman from Alberton, P.E.I. is spreading her inspirational message across the country -- and even to the United Nations. Janet Charchuk is a motivational speaker with the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. Most recently, she was a delegate for World Down Syndrome Day, recognized for the first time by the United Nations.
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Mike Redmond Coaches Again
Mike Redmond has fought many battles on the field... as the longtime head coach of the UPEI women's soccer team. But earlier this year, a health battle almost ended that coaching career. Mike is better now and will tell us about a new fundraiser for his team.
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Exchanging Memories
Julia De Gasperi will never forget her year living on P.E.I. in 1993. Julia was an Italian exchange student with an international organization called A-F-S. She went to Colonel Gray High School. Now Julia is looking forward to 2013 -- the 20th anniversary of her year on P.E.I. She wants to get in touch with other foreign students who were here at the time, and hopes to put together a book.
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Tourism P.E.I.'s Take on Theatres
The performing arts play a leading role in our Island culture...and in the local tourism economy. But over the last number of years the number of tourists, and audience members, has been on the decline. Harry Holman is director of culture, heritage and libraries with the Department of Tourism. He spoke with Julia Cook about the state of theatres and tourism on P.E.I
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Small Theatres - The Guild in Charlottetown
The Guild in Charlottetown is filled with music and movement again after being on hiatus for two months. The not-for-profit theatre closed its doors this winter to save some money. And now staff and board members at the Guild are all hands on deck, trying to find ways of creating some extra revenue. Ghislaine O'Hanley is executive director of the Guild. She spoke with Julia Cook about the changes that theatre is going through.
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Small Theatres - Victoria Playhouse
Many P.E.I. communities are protective and passionate about their local theatres...and now are striving to keep those theaters alive. Both Georgetown and Victoria have their own playhouse. And as they head into the 2012 season, both are learning to diversity, to help make ends meet. Julia headed east to the Victoria Playhouse. She met up with Pat Stoughton-Smith. She's general manager of the theatre.
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Small Theatres - Kings Playhouse
Many P.E.I.communities are protective and passionate about their local theatres...and now are striving to keep those theaters alive. Both Georgetown and Victoria have their own playhouse. And as they head into the 2012 season, both are learning to diversity, to help make ends meet. Randall Fletcher is on the management board for the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown.
That's where he spoke with the CBC's Julia Cook.
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For Raymond
Raymond Taavel's murder is prompting a reaction from all kinds of different people in Halifax. Poet and songwriter Tanya Davis is originally from Prince Edward Island and is currently Halifax's poet laureate. Here's what she wrote after learning about the tragic case.
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Adopting the HST
Finance Minister Wes Sheridan announced in the provincial budget that he's scrapping the PST and GST in favour of a 14 per cent HST. Our political reporter Brendan Elliott joined Karen Mair on Mainstreet with the highlights.
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Thanks to Easter Seals
Without Easter Seals, Carley Ellands' life would be a lot more complicated. Carley's mom will tell us how their new accessible van has really made a difference...especially on the journey to Ellerslie school.
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Sharing his Cancer Journey
This is Daffodil Month... and our friend and colleague Mac Campbell will talk about his diagnosis of esophageal cancer 3 years ago and subsequent battles with the disease as well. Plus Lori Baker tells about support programs offered through the Cancer Society.
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P.E.I.'s Changing Climate
Hotter temperatures, coastal erosion and rising sea levels. There was a symposium at UPEI called P.E.I.'s Changing Climate. Dr. Neil Comer and Dr. Adam Fenech are part of a new Climate Change research team at the university.
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A House for Shayna's Family
Answering a call for help. After hearing our story about Habitat for Humanity having trouble finding someone to donate land for Shayna Conway's family, a P.E.I. company has stepped forward. Pat Martel has the story.
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Young Genetic Researchers
One of Canada's leading genetic scientists, at UPEI, helped two high school students have the March Break of a lifetime. Sunny Hartwig invited two students to do research with her for a week.
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Political Face Off #1
This week we are kicking off a new political feature called Political Face Off. Every week that the Legislature is in session, reporter Ryan Hicks will sit down with a couple of provincial politicians to talk about the issues of the week. This week, Ryan's guests are Paula Biggar, Liberal MLA for Tyne Valley Linkletter and Hal Perry, PC MLA for Tignish Palmer Road.
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Patrick Ledwell - I Am an Islander
What makes life on Prince Edward Island funny? Matt and Mitch kick off a new Island Morning feature with comedian Patrick Ledwell called "I Am an Islander".
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Heading out on Tour - Easter Seals Ambassador Luke Gaudet
Have donuts, will travel ... Easter Seals Ambassador Luke Gaudet says there are perks to spending a week on a tour bus. And Luke plans to inspire kids across the province to achieve their goals. Matt and Mitch caught up with Luke at Eliot River school.
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The Titanic Meal
It was their last meal... and it was spectacular. A Cardigan, P.E.I. restaurant recreates the ten-course meal served on the Titanic before it sunk... and all for a good cause. Stephanie VanKampen was there.
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Political Panel - April 13, 2012
The Ghiz government announced this week it's cutting 300 jobs and now the Island New Democrats suggest MLA salaries should be reduced by three per cent. We get into the dollars and sense of it all as Nancy, Paul and Mary Lynn join us for another Political panel.
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Running For Terry
Special runs honouring Terry Fox are being held in every province and every territory in Canada to have April 12th named Terry Fox Day in Canada. Charlottetown marathoner Michael Gaudet is running in Fox's footsteps from Borden-Carleton to Charlottetown. He talked about the 56 kilometre run.
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Moose Danger
A New Brunswick MLA is lobbying his government to make changes along Route 16 to deal with the moose problem. Pat Martel spoke with Tantramar MLA Mike Olscamp, who's also the province's Agriculture Minister.
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A Family's Plea
The family of a P.E.I. man who was killed last month in a moose-related accidents speaks out for the first time. They want something done about the moose problem on the highway near the Confederation Bridge. We'll hear from Mike Pound's sister, Donna.
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Pierre Battah - Cuts
We heard the word recently in the federal budget,and we're hearing it at the provincial level as well; cuts. Our workplace columnist Pierre Battah tells us about the role of the middle managers in implementing the decision on who stays, and who goes.
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Movie Review - American Reunion
Matt reviews the latest from the American Pie cast. The new film is American Reunion. He'll tell us if the latest movie holds up to the original.
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Health Minister on AG's Report
Doug Curries responds to the concerns raised by the auditor general about waits for mental health services on PEI.
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Tourism Minister Reacts to AG Report
Tourism Minister Robbie Henderson reacts to the provincial auditor general's finding of flaws in how some contracts were awarded.
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Easter Seals - Andrea Gallant
Thanks to Easter Seals. The annual fundraising campaign has helped many young Islanders over the years including Andrea Gallant of Alberton. She's an aspiring writer and artist, now working towards a Masters Degree. We'll meet Andrea.
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Premier Robert Ghiz on Upcoming Cuts and School Board Elections
Cuts are coming to the provincial civil service. The upcoming budget is expected to provide details on where the cuts will be. Brendan Elliott has some of the details in a sit-down interview with Premier Robert Ghiz.
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High-Tech High School Kitchen
What about a plate of thai curry chicken, a fresh fruit smoothie and a flourless chocolate cake for dessert? It is fine dining at its best ... and the students and staff don't even have to walk off school grounds to enjoy it. As Mitch Cormier tells us, the gourmet food is thanks to the most modern high school kitchen in the province.
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Rescuing the Titanic Survivors
The captain of the Carpathia sailed full-steam ahead through iceberg alley in total darkness to search for survivors of the Titanic. Grainne Howman is the great grand-daughter of Captain Arthur Rostron and now lives on P.E.I.
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Cape Bear and the Titanic
A home on P.E.I. has a connection to the Titanic. It was once the Cape Bear Marconi station, which received the first distress signal that the Titanic was sinking. Dutch Thompson has the story.
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A Near Miss
The CBC's Laura Chapin tells us about her grandmother, who came close to boarding the "unsinkable Titanic," only to realize days later she could have been among the 15 hundred who died.
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Gencheff Hockey League
Camp Gencheff in Stratford gets creative after losing its TV service. We'll hear how campers went from watching hockey to playing it. Stephanie VanKampen has the story.
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Movie Review - Mirror Mirror
Matt reviews the new Julia Roberts movie Mirror Mirro, one of two new movies on the classic story of Snow White.
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P.E.I. Swimming History
A group of P.E.I. swimmers made some history in the pool over the weekend. They were the first Island swimmers to compete at the Olympic trials while training with a team on P.E.I. Matt talked with James Profit and Eric Beaton.
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Social Media Panel
Beth Johnston and Dave Cormier are Island Morning's social media panelists. They discuss the Kony 2012 campaign.
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Education Goveranance Commitee
Carrie St. Jean and Bill Whelan talk to Matt about the recommendations of the Education Governance Committee.
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Rural Reflections - Brian and Lorna McMaster
John Quimby and his family live on Dunn Creek Farm near Murray Harbour North. He's been blogging about making the leap into farming on PEI in 2008. He's also been collecting some tape which we're calling "Reflections from Rural PEI". In episode #2, we meet a couple of sheep farmers.
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Rural Reflections - The Mills Family
John Quimby and his family live on Dunn Creek Farm near Murray Harbour North. He's been blogging about making the leap into farming on PEI in 2008. He's also been collecting some tape which we're calling "Reflections from Rural PEI". Here he introduces us to the Mills family from Lower Newtown.
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Meet the Ambassador
This year's Easter Seals ambassador is a ten-year-old comedian who's known for his positive spirit. And Luke Gaudet's friends will tell you, he doesn't let anything slow him down.
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Island Morning Political Panel
Nancy, Paul and Mary Lynn discuss the federal budget, Trans-Canada plan B and the MLA raise flip flop.
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Texting Firefighters
Fire departments have come a long way from clanging a bell to summon their firefighters. Now P.E.I. units are reaching their crews using text messages. It's a new system called "I Am Responding."
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April Fool's Joke #2 - Nude Sunbathers in Victoria Park
Here is our second April Fool's Day entry from the early 1990s. A group of nudists wanted to have their OWN section of Victoria Park to sunbathe, so they decided to make the point by taking their clothes off on that cold April morning. Pat Martel brings us the bare essentials!
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April Fool's Joke #1 - Tim Hortons Roundabout
Revisiting some of our classic April Fool's jokes. In our first entry from April 1st, 2010, a new roundabout had just been announced by the Farmer's Market in Charlottetown...with an addition. City officials had given permission to Tim Hortons for a small kiosk in the middle where drivers could slow down and get their coffee.
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April Fool's Joke #3 - Waste Watch
Revisiting some of our classic April Fool's jokes. In joke #3, P.E.I.'s Waste Watch was asking Islanders to do more.... everything from washing and drying drying their eggshells for the compost bin, to crushing their cans by backing over them.
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Woody White Talkback
An Island Morning listener weighs in on the plans to re-route the Trans Canada Highway through Bonshaw.
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New Pitch for North Cape Coastal Drive
The North Cape Coastal Drive is being pitched as "Canada's Oyster Coast." And the region has a new slogan too: Oysters, Acadie and Entertainment. Mitchell Rennie explains the changes to Mitch.
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In Goal for AAA Boys Team
Maria Mahar is making her mark as the only girl on a boys Bantam AAA hockey team. And this weekend she is heading to the Irving Oil Challenge Cup. The first time in 5 years that a female player has been part of the competition.
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Transforming City Cinema
We'll hear why Charlottetown's independent theatre is going non-profit ...and digital!
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The Big Pitch
If you could develop a cool App for your phone, what would it be? Some UPEI students are being given the chance to do just that and they're competing for fifty thousand dollars to make it a reality.
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Cutting Highway Jobs
Shelly Ward tells Brendan Elliott about the govertnment's plan not to hire over 200 temporary workers to work on the province's highways this summer.
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Trek For Tourettes
Janie Stevenson tells Mitch Cormier about the first Trek For Tourettes being held Sunday at Murphy's Community Centre.
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Cornwall Delivers 2012 Budget
No increase in taxes for homeowners, but Cornwall businesses will have to open their wallets a bit wider. Council was unanimous in its support of the 2.8-million dollar budget. And after the vote Brendan Elliott spoke with finance chair Minerva McCourt.
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New Approach to Tourism
Tourism Summerside says event-based marketing is no longer working. The group says it is looking for fresh ways to attract and keep tourists in town. CBC was at a meeting discussing the new approach.
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Amphibians Coming Back the Island
Jackie Wadell of the Island Nature Trust tells us about the Island's population of amphibians. And where you can see them and hear their songs.
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Lost Ultrasound Found
A Charlottetown woman is relieved to have her baby's ultrasound pictures back.Joanna Watts accidentally left the 11-year old photos between the pages of a book she donated to Value Village. It was Irene Pollard who made sure the images got back to her. Stephanie VanKampen spoke with both of them.
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Jobs Wanted Bloggers
Falina Dovick is graduating from UPEI, and Moe Chandler is a freelance photographer in Charlottetown. They are both looking for work and blogging about that search for the new Jobs Wanted Series.
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Bringing Lacrosse Back to PEI
Some fans of lacrosse are hoping to revitalize their sport on P.E.I.
The newly formed group Lacrosse P.E.I. is trying to revive interest in the youth game. Jason Macdonald is the coordinator of the new group.
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Islanders Step Up For Olivia Clow
Four-year-old Olivia Clow from Montague will soon get her 3 cavities filled. Her mother is on social assistance and says she can't afford the $200 for nitrous oxide to put her child under. Now Islanders have stepped up to help out. Pat Martel reached Margaret Clow in Montague, and the manager of the Hunter River Dental office.
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Earthquake Memories
There are still mountains of rubble, and residents wondering if they are getting the full story about radiation levels. One year after the Japanese earthquake and tsumani, we talk with Islander Ron Kennedy who continues to live and work in Tokyo after the disaster.
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Remembering Mitch MacLean
You may see bracelets for sale honouring Tanner Craswell and Mitch MacLean. Money raised will help future ball players. Matt sat down with Mitch's parents, Irwin and Dianne MacLean.
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Shayna's Homecoming
A warm welcome home for Shayna Conway. After 3 months recovering in a Calgary hospital, Shayna touched down at the Charlottetown airport Thursday night. Pat Martel was there.
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Lessons in Bridge
Playing cards to improve their math skills. Students at Somerset Elementary in Kinkora are learning bridge, thanks to an initiative of billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.
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Sharing a Rare Book Collection
A UPEI history class has had the opportunity to share some fifteenth and sixteenth century books. The class connected by video link to the Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies at the University of Toronto. The CBC's Denis Calnan dropped by to see watch the unique tour.
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Faith in the Workplace
Does faith have a place in the office? Columnist Pierre Battah talks about spirituality in the workplace.
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A Gap in Dental Coverage
The provincial government covers the cost of fillings for kids, but not the anesthetic gas that is sometimes needed. We'll hear from a Montague woman on social assistance who says she can't afford the 200 dollar bill.
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Airport Upgrades
Doug Newson of the Charlottetown Airport Authority explains how passengers are being lured to go through security earlier with some new renovations.
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Sport PEI Awards
As the countdown to the Sport PEI Awards begins we talk to Nick Murray about the nominees who work behind the scenes in administrative roles.
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A Heartfelt Petition
Rachelle Kelly says Dr. Peter Midgley saved her life. Now she has launched an online petition asking the P.E.I. government to convince the Island's only vascular surgeon to stay.
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Titanic Meal
A ten-course meal to remember...The Cape Light Restaurant in Cardigan is re-creating the menu from the last meal served on the Titanic's fateful voyage.
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Island Morning Political Panel - March 9, 2012
Jitters over job cuts...and mixed reviews for the Conservative leadership review. Island Morning's Political Panel had lots to talk about.
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Tragic Train Wreck
How the lives of one Island family changed forever as a result of P.E.I.'s worst train accident 80 years ago. Dutch Thompson brings us a tragic story from the Bygone Days.
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A Summer Well-Spent
An aboriginal student worked with the Mi'kmaq Confederacy and Child and Family Services to put together the first ever resource kit for aboriginal children in care.
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Losing Your Lunch
The perils of eating at your desk. Our workplace issues specialist Pierre Battah says you're risking more than just getting crumbs in your keyboard.
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African Adventure
The youngest Islander EVER to go to Mikinduri as a volunteer is back on P.E.I. Eight-year-old Lily Campbell travelled to Africa with her family. We hear about their experiences.
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Collective Wisdom: Getting Your Kids Outdoors!
When it's cold and wet and snowy, the last thing kids want to do it throw on their snow suit to go outside. Our Collective Wisdom parenting columnist Dave Atkinson drops by to discuss how to raise kids who would rather play outside than sit on the couch.
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UPEI Panthers Win Women's Hockey Title
Bruce Donaldson the coach os the UPEI women's hockey team was named AUS coach of the year, then a few days later his team won its first AUS championship.
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Special Olympians Welcomed Home
PEI's Special Olympics team won 27 medals at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in Alberta. Julia Cook was at the airport to talk with 17-year-old triple gold medallist Ellen MacNearney, and chef de mission Charity Sheehan.
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Saying Goodbye to Dr. Sethi
Dr. Baldev Sethi prepares to say goodbye to his patients after 37 years. He's one of the few GPs that still makes house calls. Pat Martel will have a feature story.
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Taking Summerside By Storm
The Summerside Storm have taken the Western Capital by storm this season turning lots of Islanders into new basketball fans. Mitch talks to coach Joe Salerno.
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Summerside's Oscar Connection
We'll talk with John Schurman whose family lives on P.E.I. John was part of the team in Shreveport, Louisiana to win an Oscar for best animated short film.
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Movie Review - Goon
Matt reviews a new movie with a spotlight on the hockey goon.
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Pink Shirt Dad
Joe Killorn will be wearing a pink shirt on February 29th. We'll hear why the Stratford dad is urging Islanders to show their support for Pink Shirt Day
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Tips for Not-for-Profit Employees and Employers
What's profitable about working in the not-for-profit industry? Our workplace columnist has some tips for not-for-profit employees and employers.
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Penpal Puzzle - Part Two
Finding a long lost pen pal from the 1960s. An Island woman gets a phone call out of the blue that leads her back to a childhood pen pal. It was a friendship she thought she'd lost forever.
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Penpal Puzzle - Part One
Finding a long lost pen pal from the 1960s. An Island woman gets a phone call out of the blue that leads her back to a childhood pen pal. It was a friendship she thought she'd lost forever.
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Book Bank at the Food Bank
When clients arrive at the Upper Room Food Bank in Charlottetown, they can also take home a children's book. The Book Bank is a new initiative from the P.E.I. Literacy Alliance. We hear how it works.
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