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Q | Feb 28, 2013
Giorgi Gogia, from Human Rights Watch, on how a novel about a friendship between two Azerbaijani men and their Armenian neighbours made the author a target in his own country. Legendary Canadian comedian Martin Short on his life, career and unique role promoting Canadian talent. Writer Peter Frase on defending rude service.
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The Current | Feb 28, 2013
Head to YouTube and you can watch dozens of scenarios to a problem with older or elderly drivers. Statistically,drivers aged 80-plus almost have the accident rate of the most dangerous driving demographic ... the under 24s. And in Sudbury they are the target of a police tip-line urging other drivers to call in to report any seemingly erratic or dangerous elderly driver. Simple public safety in action? Or age discrimination?
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Mainstreet NS | Mar 1, 2013
A team led by our oceans guy, Boris Worm, has found that about 100 million sharks die every year, and the biggest preventable culprit is fishing. He explains the significance of his finding.
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And the Winner Is | Feb 26, 2013
As a boy in pre-war Austria, Georg Tintner played the piano, sang with the Vienna Boys Choir, and composed his own music. By the time World War Two broke out, he was also a conductor. But Georg Tintner was a conductor with Jewish roots. And so, after the Anschluss in 1938, he was fired. By 1942, Mr. Tintner made his way to New Zealand, and for the better part of the next forty-five years of his life, he served as a conductor across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. But in 1987, he moved to Halifax, where he would leave his mark as the conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax on October 2, 1999.
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Tapestry | Feb 22, 2013
We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. He's held his own against Deepak Chopra in a go round on consciousness and quantum physics.
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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 | 6:29Island Morning Sunday Shopping Debate Continues AudioIsland Morning Sunday Shopping Debate Continues Feb 28, 2013 | 6:29When limited Sunday shopping came to PEI it was a polarizing debate. Some people liked it, some people, not so much. Now, the Retail Council of Canada would like to see extended store hours on Sundays. The Atlantic Canada director, Jim Cormier, is meeting with minister Janice Sherry today to talk about more Sunday shopping. Right now, shops on PEI can only open their doors at 12. Island Morning spoke with Jim Cormier by phone.
Feb 28, 2013 | 10:06Island Morning They Touched My Heart - Steve Connolly AudioIsland Morning They Touched My Heart - Steve Connolly Feb 28, 2013 | 10:06Steve Connolly from Charlotteown has written a book about his experience recovering from a heart attack five years ago. Steve also wanted to say thank you to all those people who helped him along the way. His book his called, "They Touched My Heart". Steve has worked as a teacher, guidance counsellor, and has for many years operated Connolly Financial Group with his son Shayne... he's now an author.
Feb 27, 2013 | 6:18Island Morning Tourism Job Fair - TIAPEI AudioIsland Morning Tourism Job Fair - TIAPEI Feb 27, 2013 | 6:18This morning job hopefuls will be filing into the Culinary Institute in Charlottetown to check out tourism employment opportunities. The Tourism Industry Association of PEI is hosting the Tourism Job Fair. It's an opportunity for people to drop off their resumes to different businesses at one location. Don Cudmore is executive director of the Tourism Industry Association.
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 26, 2013 | 7:09Island Morning Nanette's Song - Corporal Nanette Black AudioIsland Morning Nanette's Song - Corporal Nanette Black Feb 26, 2013 | 7:09Corporal Nanette Black has served as a medic in Kandahar, helped orphans in Afghanistan, and lost fellow soldiers. One of the toughest moments was attending a ceremony on the tarmac at Kandahar airport. Nanette made it home safely and bravely volunteered for a second tour of duty last year. She's stationed at CFB Petawawa in Ontario. She's written a song to thank her family and friends for helping her get through some tough times, and joined us on Skype.
Feb 26, 2013 | 6:08Island Morning Miss World Canada Contestant - Janelle MacMillan AudioIsland Morning Miss World Canada Contestant - Janelle MacMillan Feb 26, 2013 | 6:08A Miss World Canada contestant is supposed to be "an international symbol of Canadian beauty and charity." That's the organizations description, not mine. But they are qualities that describe a young Island woman who's competing for the 2013 title. Janelle MacMillan is a 23-year-old from Charlottetown. She's currently studying international relations at St. Thomas University and is representing the Maritimes in the pageant.
Feb 25, 2013 | 8:20Island Morning Blood Drive - Pam Smith AudioIsland Morning Blood Drive - Pam Smith Feb 25, 2013 | 8:20You never know how important it is to donate blood until you need it yourself. Pam Smith from Johnstons River needs hundreds of units to manage her rare blood disorder called TTP and now she'd like to try to replace that. Thursday is rare blood disease day -- and she's encouraging people to donate. Pam Smith joined Mitch in the studio.
Feb 25, 2013 | 5:32Island Morning Calgary Cops in PEI Recruiting New Police Officers AudioIsland Morning Calgary Cops in PEI Recruiting New Police Officers Feb 25, 2013 | 5:32Many people in the Maritimes head out west to find jobs. But this weekend, the west came to PEI to recruit some new police officers. The Calgary Police Force held an information session at PEI's
Atlantic Police Academy, for people from across the Maritimes. Patrick Faller went to the event and spoke with Inspector Phil Strachan who teaches at the Altantic Police Academy.
Feb 22, 2013 | 7:27Island Morning Pets and People - Dental Health AudioIsland Morning Pets and People - Dental Health Feb 22, 2013 | 7:27You may not always think of it, but even Fido and Fluffy need to have their teeth cleaned daily. This morning on Pets and People, we're looking at dental care for your animal. Dr. Heather Gunn-MacQuillan is Matt's guest on this edition of Pets & People.
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 | 7:29Island Morning Revue Dinner Theatre - New York After Dark AudioIsland Morning Revue Dinner Theatre - New York After Dark Feb 21, 2013 | 7:29It's dinner along with sketch comedy, music and improv and it's coming to PEI beginning this week. Revue Dinner Theatre opens it's latest production this week in Charlottetown. Six actors take you to "New York After Dark" - along with serving a gourmet meal, improvising sketches and singing songs. Sherri-Lee Darrach is the director and Adam Macgregor does the musical direction and they stopped by Mainstreet PEI for a chat.
Feb 21, 2013 | 6:50Island Morning Pink Shirt Day - PEI Challenge AudioIsland Morning Pink Shirt Day - PEI Challenge Feb 21, 2013 | 6:50Joe Killorn from Stratford is back to talk about Pink Shirt Day. It's coming up next Wednesday. It's part of an anti-bullying campaign that started a few years ago after an incident at a Nova Scotia high school. Joe has a challenge for Islanders. He wants more people to wear pink on PEI per capita, than anywhere else in the country. Joe Killorn is one the PEI Pink Shirt Day committee. He joins us in the studio, along with the interim director of the Boys and Girls Club of Charlottetown, Jessica MacKenzie. The Club will benefit from the sale of the T-shirts on PEI.
Feb 20, 2013 | 6:40Island Morning California Cats Find New Homes On PEI AudioIsland Morning California Cats Find New Homes On PEI Feb 20, 2013 | 6:40The pet population in the Maritimes is about to take another jump. Last week, an RV arrived in Halifax, carrying 49 abandoned dogs from an overcrowed shelter in California. Within a few days the RV will return, this time carrying more than 50 cats destined for PEI. Some people have questioned the decision, since animal shelters in the Maritimes already have lots of abandoned pets awaiting adoption. Melissa Parsons is a 2nd year student at the Atlantic Vet College in Charlottetown. She and her friends have found homes for all of the cats. Island Morning's Pat Martel reached Melissa to find out more.
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.
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