CBC.ca | Island Morningtag:www.cbc.ca,2011-02-24:/islandmorning//222013-05-24T15:35:02ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.37Big Week of Birding - Phillip Laurintag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3093592013-05-24T15:33:24Z2013-05-24T15:35:02ZParks Canada is inviting Islanders to be part of an event called the Big Week of Birding. It's an event open to teams and individuals, novice and seasoned birders and It's also a way to help the national park track...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Parks Canada is inviting Islanders to be part of an event called the Big Week of Birding. It's an event open to teams and individuals, novice and seasoned birders and It's also a way to help the national park track and document the population of birds along the North Shore. Phillip Laurin with Parks Canada spoke to Julia Cook.
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Lennox Island Elections - Candidates for Chieftag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3093572013-05-24T15:26:13Z2013-05-24T15:27:57ZThe Lennox Island elections are coming up, and encumbant Chief Darlene Bernard has competition. Last year Matilda Ramjatten ran against Chief Bernard and now she's up for a second year, and is joined by Leslie Labobe. Everyone agrees saving the...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674The Lennox Island elections are coming up, and encumbant Chief Darlene Bernard has competition. Last year Matilda Ramjatten ran against Chief Bernard and now she's up for a second year, and is joined by Leslie Labobe. Everyone agrees saving the Mi'kmaq culture is at the top of the list. Lindsay Carroll caught up with the candidates for chief.
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Richard Homburg - Holman Grand Hoteltag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3093552013-05-24T15:01:09Z2013-05-24T15:20:58ZThe Holman Grand Hotel will reopen - with a new owner, with a familiar name. Richard Homburg chairs Homburg International and has regained control the hotel, and the other real estate he owned in the city. Richard Homburg joined us...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674The Holman Grand Hotel will reopen - with a new owner, with a familiar name. Richard Homburg chairs Homburg International and has regained control the hotel, and the other real estate he owned in the city. Richard Homburg joined us by phone from Zurich.
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What's on Nexttag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.2752162013-05-24T14:43:11Z2013-05-24T15:43:00ZMonday on island Morning... Relay for Life fundraising events have begun. Joe Rowledge is taking part in honour of his mother, father and sister, all of whom died from cancer. Joe's part of a group called The Dream Team -...Jeremy Hannahttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1480Monday on island Morning... Relay for Life fundraising events have begun.Joe Rowledge is taking part in honour of his mother, father and sister, all of whom died from cancer.Joe's part of a group called The Dream Team - with a big fundraising goal.
Breaking down and breaking through teen stereotypes with an online video. Women's Network PEI has put together a short film called "Just Because" featuring Island teens.We'll hear about the project.
Eli Glasner reviews two big new movies - the latest in the Hangover and Fast and Furious franchises. Monday on 96.1 FM.]]>
Golf Ball Problems - Mike Dunphytag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3091142013-05-23T16:15:42Z2013-05-23T16:17:11ZMike Dunphy lives across Kensington road from the Belvedere Driving range. He says the golf course isn't a good neighbour after his back windshield in his car was smashed out by a stray golf ball. The Belvedere Golf Club manager...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Mike Dunphy lives across Kensington road from the Belvedere Driving range. He says the golf course isn't a good neighbour after his back windshield in his car was smashed out by a stray golf ball. The Belvedere Golf Club manager has refused to pay.
City councillor Melissa Hilton, declined, Laura Chapin's request for an interview saying this is not on city land. It is a private matter between the resident and the Belvedere Golf Course. Matt Rainnie reached the president of the Belvedere Golf Club, Gerry Moore to hear the golf course's policy for these cases.
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Patrick Ledwell - NHL Play-off Pride and Politicstag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3091132013-05-23T16:13:37Z2013-05-23T17:21:59ZIslanders are loyal to the game of hockey and to any player with Island roots. Comedian Patrick Ledwell with be stopping by to talk about the play-offs, PEI pride and politics, and how the NHL team we root for, is...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Islanders are loyal to the game of hockey and to any player with Island roots. Comedian Patrick Ledwell with be stopping by to talk about the play-offs, PEI pride and politics, and how the NHL team we root for, is predetermined at birth. Here's another episode of Patrick Ledwell's "I Am An Islander."
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Island Studies - Dr. Irene Novaczek tag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3091122013-05-23T16:10:48Z2013-05-23T17:16:24ZThe Institute of Island Studies researches Islanders way of life and how we relate to other Islands, by conducting economic and environmental research, public forums and international studies. But as of June of THIS year, the Director of the Institute...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674The Institute of Island Studies researches Islanders way of life and how we relate to other Islands, by conducting economic and environmental research, public forums and international studies. But as of June of THIS year, the Director of the Institute will no longer be at the helm. Dr. Irene Novaczek's position was cut, along with 34 other full-time positions at UPEI.
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UPEI Cutbacks - UPEI's VP Jackie Podgertag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3091102013-05-23T15:14:09Z2013-05-23T16:57:35ZThirty-five full-time employees at UPEI received layoff notices yesturday. Island Morning spoke with UPEI's Vice-President of Administration and Finance, Jackie Podger about how those very difficult decisions are made....Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Thirty-five full-time employees at UPEI received layoff notices yesturday. Island Morning spoke with UPEI's Vice-President of Administration and Finance, Jackie Podger about how those very difficult decisions are made.
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Kaboom - Therapy Dog Rememberedtag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3086092013-05-21T16:52:03Z2013-05-21T16:59:00ZKaboom, a therapy dog, passed away recently. Kaboom was loved by the children of Prince Street school and helped teach the kids patience, understanding, responsibility and compassion. Laura Chapin spoke with teacher Eileen Higginbotham and some students.KaBoom, Eileen and the...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Kaboom, a therapy dog, passed away recently. Kaboom was loved by the children of Prince Street school and helped teach the kids patience, understanding, responsibility and compassion. Laura Chapin spoke with teacher Eileen Higginbotham and some students.
KaBoom, Eileen and the other school therapy dog, Kannon, won an Isle-award - given to people and groups helping to build a better community.
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Young Addict - Trying to end her addictiontag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3086072013-05-21T16:43:32Z2013-05-21T16:47:09ZKerry Campbell spoke with a 21 year old PEI woman about her addiction to prescription narcotics. The young woman credits a new drug therapy called Suboxone with helping to get her away from prescription pills. We've agreed to protect her...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Kerry Campbell spoke with a 21 year old PEI woman about her addiction to prescription narcotics. The young woman credits a new drug therapy called Suboxone with helping to get her away from prescription pills. We've agreed to protect her identity.
The Government has passed a law giving it more power to monitor doctors, and report suspected over-prescribing of narcotics to authorities. Health Minister Doug Currie says PEI will develop a new long-term treatment program to help young people and adults deal with their addictions.
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Collective Wisdom - Birds & Beestag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3086042013-05-21T16:30:56Z2013-05-21T16:38:16ZHave you had the "talk" with your kids, yet... you know the one about the Birds and the Bees? Our Collective Wisdom columnist Dave Atkinson will drop by with his Collective Wisdom column on talking to kids about sex....Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Have you had the "talk" with your kids, yet... you know the one about the Birds and the Bees? Our Collective Wisdom columnist Dave Atkinson will drop by with his Collective Wisdom column on talking to kids about sex.
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Prohibition and Moonshining - Cameron Ralphtag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3081842013-05-17T16:06:09Z2013-05-17T16:07:56ZMoonshine, stills, and smuggling rum... was all part of PEI's illegal bootlegging industry. For Englewood student Cameron Ralph, it's all in the family. His heritage project "Prohibition and moon-shining on PEI" made it to the provincial competition. CBC's Lindsay Carroll...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Moonshine, stills, and smuggling rum... was all part of PEI's illegal bootlegging industry. For Englewood student Cameron Ralph, it's all in the family. His heritage project "Prohibition and moon-shining on PEI" made it to the provincial competition. CBC's Lindsay Carroll talked to him.
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Duffy Resigns from the Conservative Caucustag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3081782013-05-17T15:57:51Z2013-05-17T16:00:31ZSenator Mike Duffy has resigned from the Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent amid controversy over his living and travel expense claims. Island Morning spoke with political scientist Don Desserud....Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Senator Mike Duffy has resigned from the Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent amid controversy over his living and travel expense claims. Island Morning spoke with political scientist Don Desserud.
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Travel Gay Canada offers gay friendly trainingtag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3081702013-05-17T15:50:42Z2013-05-17T15:52:23ZTravel Gay Canada is on the Island to give hotel owners and managers some training on how to be more "gay friendly". Anne Marie Shrouder is a facilitator for Travel Gay Canada and joined Island Morning in the studio....Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674Travel Gay Canada is on the Island to give hotel owners and managers some training on how to be more "gay friendly". Anne Marie Shrouder is a facilitator for Travel Gay Canada and joined Island Morning in the studio.
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Conservation, policies and PEI's water-use lawstag:www.cbc.ca,2013:/islandmorning//22.3079262013-05-16T16:06:00Z2013-05-16T16:12:29ZJohn te Raa says development of a new water source for the City of Charlottetown is taking too long. John lives along the Winter River watershed and doesn't like that the City of Charlottetown has almost 2 years to start...Bill van Asperenhttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=22&id=1674John te Raa says development of a new water source for the City of Charlottetown is taking too long. John lives along the Winter River watershed and doesn't like that the City of Charlottetown has almost 2 years to start abiding by PEI's new water-use laws.
Switching to low-flow shower heads can cut water-use by half and save thousands of dollars from a hotel's water bill. It's just one of the suggestions the City of Charlottetown floated to hotels in a recent water audit. Laura Chapin explains.
Parks Canada is inviting Islanders to be part of an event called the Big Week of Birding. It's an event open to teams and individuals, novice and seasoned birders and It's also a way to help the national park track and document the population of birds along the North Shore. Phillip Laurin with Parks Canada spoke to Julia Cook.
The Lennox Island elections are coming up, and encumbant Chief Darlene Bernard has competition. Last year Matilda Ramjatten ran against Chief Bernard and now she's up for a second year, and is joined by Leslie Labobe. Everyone agrees saving the Mi'kmaq culture is at the top of the list. Lindsay Carroll caught up with the candidates for chief.
The Holman Grand Hotel will reopen - with a new owner, with a familiar name. Richard Homburg chairs Homburg International and has regained control the hotel, and the other real estate he owned in the city. Richard Homburg joined us by phone from Zurich.
Mike Dunphy lives across Kensington road from the Belvedere Driving range. He says the golf course isn't a good neighbour after his back windshield in his car was smashed out by a stray golf ball. The Belvedere Golf Club manager has refused to pay.
Islanders are loyal to the game of hockey and to any player with Island roots. Comedian Patrick Ledwell with be stopping by to talk about the play-offs, PEI pride and politics, and how the NHL team we root for, is predetermined at birth. Here's another episode of Patrick Ledwell's "I Am An Islander."
The Institute of Island Studies researches Islanders way of life and how we relate to other Islands, by conducting economic and environmental research, public forums and international studies. But as of June of THIS year, the Director of the Institute will no longer be at the helm. Dr. Irene Novaczek's position was cut, along with 34 other full-time positions at UPEI. 
Thirty-five full-time employees at UPEI received layoff notices yesturday. Island Morning spoke with UPEI's Vice-President of Administration and Finance, Jackie Podger about how those very difficult decisions are made.
Kaboom, a therapy dog, passed away recently. Kaboom was loved by the children of Prince Street school and helped teach the kids patience, understanding, responsibility and compassion. Laura Chapin spoke with teacher Eileen Higginbotham and some students.
Kerry Campbell spoke with a 21 year old PEI woman about her addiction to prescription narcotics. The young woman credits a new drug therapy called Suboxone with helping to get her away from prescription pills. We've agreed to protect her identity.
Have you had the "talk" with your kids, yet... you know the one about the Birds and the Bees? Our Collective Wisdom columnist Dave Atkinson will drop by with his Collective Wisdom column on talking to kids about sex.
Moonshine, stills, and smuggling rum... was all part of PEI's illegal bootlegging industry. For Englewood student Cameron Ralph, it's all in the family. His heritage project "Prohibition and moon-shining on PEI" made it to the provincial competition. CBC's Lindsay Carroll talked to him.
Senator Mike Duffy has resigned from the Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent amid controversy over his living and travel expense claims. Island Morning spoke with political scientist Don Desserud.
Travel Gay Canada is on the Island to give hotel owners and managers some training on how to be more "gay friendly". Anne Marie Shrouder is a facilitator for Travel Gay Canada and joined Island Morning in the studio.
John te Raa says development of a new water source for the City of Charlottetown is taking too long. John lives along the Winter River watershed and doesn't like that the City of Charlottetown has almost 2 years to start abiding by PEI's new water-use laws.