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The National | Mar 3, 2013
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The National | Mar 3, 2013
The CBC''s Peter Mansbridge speaks with Cardinal Marc Ouellet, who is widely regarded as one of the top contenders to succeed Benedict XVI as Pope.
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B.C. Premier Christy Clark is trying to end calls for her resignation over a controversial plan to woo ethnic voters.
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Mar 1, 2013 | 17:47Island Morning Duffy's Domicile, MLA Raises and Pogey Police AudioIsland Morning Duffy's Domicile, MLA Raises and Pogey Police Mar 1, 2013 | 17:47Our political panel discusses Senator Mike Duffy's appearance on Compass to say he's paying back the thousands of dollars in living expenses he's been claiming for his home in Ottawa. They also discuss the recent MLA raises and employment insurance. We're joined in the studio by Publisher Paul MacNeill, Charlottetown Lawyer Mary Lynn Kane, and Lawyer Nancy Key via Skype from Summerside.
Feb 28, 2013 | 9:33Maritime Noon Diane Finley on EI changes and integrity officers AudioMaritime Noon Diane Finley on EI changes and integrity officers Feb 28, 2013 | 9:33Maritime Noon's Norma Lee MacLeod talks to Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley about the federal government's changes to EI and integrity officers.
Feb 27, 2013 | 5:31Island Morning Three Oaks Pink Shirt Day AudioIsland Morning Three Oaks Pink Shirt Day Feb 27, 2013 | 5:31If you're just picking out your wardrobe for the day make sure you find something pink. It's Pink Shirt Day: a day to draw attention and show support to anti-bullying programs. There are plenty of events scheduled for today, including a full plate of events at Three Oaks in Summerside. Nicole Haire, principal of Three Oaks, joined us on the phone.
Feb 25, 2013 | 5:03Mainstreet PEI Richard Raiswell - Branding PEI AudioMainstreet PEI Richard Raiswell - Branding PEI Feb 25, 2013 | 5:03Lately the PEI headlines that have gone viral in the news have to do with Senator Mike Duffy's place of residency and the discovery of many seals killed on one of our beaches. Not exactly the kind of images that draw tourists or say the Gentle Island or Come Play on My Island. Our political columnist has been thinking about the new opportunity to brand PEI and Richard Raiswell sees an opportunity.
Feb 22, 2013 | 6:54Island Morning George Matthews calls his 1000th NHL Hockey Game AudioIsland Morning George Matthews calls his 1000th NHL Hockey Game Feb 22, 2013 | 6:54Summerside's George Matthews celebrated an anniversary last weekend. He put on his headset and called his one thousandth NHL hockey game... all of them as the voice of the Columbus Blue jackets. Many Islanders will remember George's work here on the Island with the Summerside Capitals, Charlottetown Abbies or the short lived P.E.I. Senators. Others will remember him as Mr. Matthews, the teacher at Summerside Intermediate who indulged his unique talent of being an elite play by play announcer at night. It was Doug McLean who gave George his big break, it was his unique talent and knowledge of the game that's kept him in the broadcast booth for 12 seasons. Island morning caught up with him yesterday.
Feb 21, 2013 | 9:56Mainstreet PEI Boyde Beck - Islander Hits Hollywood AudioMainstreet PEI Boyde Beck - Islander Hits Hollywood Feb 21, 2013 | 9:56Historian Boyde Beck takes us to the movies - yes an Islander hits Hollywood big-time. Bruce Carruthers, former Mountie, native of Bedeque, was in 20 movies between 1938 and 1954. You need to be quick on the pause button to catch him in some of his roles, but he managed to make a living as an actor and advisor through the 1940s.
Feb 20, 2013 | 7:07Island Morning Social Media panel - Beth Johnston and Dave Cormier AudioIsland Morning Social Media panel - Beth Johnston and Dave Cormier Feb 20, 2013 | 7:07Honesty time... how many of you have spent at least part of your day catching up on he latest pictures from grumpy cat, seeing what Tommy Lee Jones is paired up with, or watching the latest youtube sensation... The Harlem Shake, where groups of people gather to dance to a 30 second piece of a song. It seems we just can't stop ourselves from being part of the new internet meme culture. Joining us to discuss "memes" is our social media panelists Beth Johnston and Dave Cormier.
Feb 15, 2013 | 17:23Island Morning Political panel - Shea Slips Out, Duffy Dodges, and PEI PC Shuffles AudioIsland Morning Political panel - Shea Slips Out, Duffy Dodges, and PEI PC Shuffles Feb 15, 2013 | 17:23The Tories on PEI including one who's trying to prove he actually lives on the Island continue to dominate the news. Senator Mike Duffy unsuccessfully tried to avoid reporters' questions about his residency by leaving through the kitchen exit. Gail Shea left the House minutes before a crucial vote on Employment Insurance. And it appears the provincial Conservatives may have worked through their leadership issues. With their thoughts on these stories, we're joined in the studio by Publisher Paul MacNeill and Charlottetown Lawyer Mary Lynn Kane, and Lawyer Nancy Key is in Summerside.
Feb 13, 2013 | 4:43Island Morning Anne and Herpes - Maggie Koerth-Baker AudioIsland Morning Anne and Herpes - Maggie Koerth-Baker Feb 13, 2013 | 4:43It's been a tough week for our Anne of Green Gables. First a blonde voluptuous version on the cover of a new box set of Anne novels, caused a stir among fans. And now a science writer in the US has written a headline that may leave you shaking your head. It reads: "Anne of Green Gables had herpes (and you probably do, too)". Author Maggie Koerth-Baker is the science editor at BoingBoing dot Net. She also writes a monthly column for the New York Times magazine. Matt Rainnie reached her in Minneapolis.
Feb 12, 2013 | 4:34Mainstreet PEI Richard Raiswell - Protecting Seals AudioMainstreet PEI Richard Raiswell - Protecting Seals Feb 12, 2013 | 4:34The recent killing of seals on beach near Beach Point has made news headlines across North America. And it prompted our political columnist Richard Raiswell to take a closer look at what legislative protections, if any, are in place in the province to protect seals or any living being for that matter from this type of cruelty.
Feb 8, 2013 | 7:26Island Morning Senator Mobina Jaffer - The Role of Canadian Youth AudioIsland Morning Senator Mobina Jaffer - The Role of Canadian Youth Feb 8, 2013 | 7:26Senator Mobina Jaffer has made Canadian history and used her role in the Senate to try to help women and immigrant communities, both here and abroad. In 2001, Senator Jaffer became the first Muslim to sit in the Canadian Senate, and is also the first African born Senator, and the first Senator of South-Asian descent. She's on PEI and will talk about the role of Canadian youth in these issues as part of UPEI's International Development Week.
Feb 7, 2013 | 9:35Mainstreet PEI New Blonde Anne Causes Stir Amongst Fans AudioMainstreet PEI New Blonde Anne Causes Stir Amongst Fans Feb 7, 2013 | 9:35A newly released book, Anne of Green Gables, is actually three in one. Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island. It's put out by the self-publishing arm of bookseller Amazon.com. And according to the hundreds of comments on websites and blogs, this woman looks nothing like the fictional girl Anne. She's leaning back against what might be a haybale, wearing a plaid shirt, she's buxom and blonde. Josie Leavitt brought this to people's attention through her Publisher's Weekly blog about children's books.
Feb 6, 2013 | 9:09Island Morning Mike Duffy Residency Under Scrutiny AudioIsland Morning Mike Duffy Residency Under Scrutiny Feb 6, 2013 | 9:09Is he or isn't he? CBC reporter James Cudmore is tracking the story of Senator Mike Duffy's residency. And he's discovered that Duffy hasn't been granted the standard property tax discount available to all residents of P.E.I. That follows the news that Duffy has recently applied for a P.E.I. health card. Matt caught up with James Cudmore in Ottawa.
Feb 6, 2013 | 5:23Island Morning James Cudmore - 3 Percent Marketing Levy Results AudioIsland Morning James Cudmore - 3 Percent Marketing Levy Results Feb 6, 2013 | 5:23For the past six months, tourist operators across PEI have been talking about the tax. The 3 percent levy would generate an extra million dollars a year for marketing. There are six regional tourism associations across PEI. And they were all asked for their input. The results are in. Brendan Elliot spoke with Tourism Industry Association of PEI executive director, Don Cudmore.
Feb 4, 2013 | 11:55Island Morning Lands Protection Act - Horace Carver AudioIsland Morning Lands Protection Act - Horace Carver Feb 4, 2013 | 11:55You could call it deja vu for Horace Carver. In the early 1980s, he helped to draft the Lands Protection Act. It set out strict restrictions for land ownership on Prince Edward Island. Thirty years later, Horace Carver has been asked to review the Lands Protection Act and to ask Islanders what they might like to see changed in the legislation. The Commissioner will host a series of public meetings across the province. Horace Carver shares with us the history behind the Act and the time when he went toe to toe with Pierre Trudeau over the issue of land ownership.
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