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Inside the Rail - May 25, 2012

2012-05-25T16:27:05Z

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.

Political Panel - May 25, 2012

2012-05-25T16:23:37Z

Is the honeymoon over for Robert Ghiz? We'll put that question to our political panelists Nancy, Paul and Mary Lynn.

Patrick Ledwell - Bridge Anniversary

2012-05-25T16:17:07Z

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."

Men In Black

2012-05-24T13:51:10Z

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.

Movie Review - The Dictator

2012-05-24T13:18:27Z

Matt Rainnie dethrones Sacha Baron Cohen's latest comedy that looks at global politics through the Dictator.

Country Music Rabbits

2012-05-21T21:04:25Z

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.
(top left - Keith Urban, top right - Taylor Swift, bottom - Tim McGraw)

Regrets from the Deathbed

2012-05-20T20:29:20Z

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."

Remembering Mae Ames

2012-05-18T13:10:18Z

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.

Movie Review - Dark Shadows

2012-05-17T12:56:20Z

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.

Collective Wisdom: The Meaning of Life

2012-05-14T21:21:48Z

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.

Vegan Rights

2012-05-14T21:11:50Z

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. We hear her arguments.

Playground Singing

2012-05-14T21:09:03Z

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.

What's on Next

2012-05-11T14:01:06Z

Monday on Island Morning....heat, soybeans, barley, oats, sheep, chickens, pigs. Barnyard Organics is a truly a mixed farming operation in Freetown and the award-winning couple behind it are Mark and Sally Bernard. We'll spend a busy spring day on the farm.

Gold medals for P.E.I. We'll hear from two young Islanders who took home top prizes at the recent Skills Canada competion in unique categories...workplace safety and job interviewing.

Hope you'll hire us for the morning Monday between 6 and 8:30... on 96.1 FM

The Political Panel

2012-05-11T12:21:36Z

First class flight and second class citizens. Our Island Morning Political Panel offers their thoughts on the premier's trip home from India, and concerns over Montague Intermediate School.

Patrick Ledwell - Pros and Cons of P.E.I.

2012-05-10T18:39:21Z

The pros and cons of life on Prince Edward Island. Comedian Patrick Ledwell has another episode in his series called "I am an Islander".