en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/images/promo-peiislandmorn.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio's Island Morning is a news and current affairs information source for Prince Edward Island. Host Karen Mair and morning news editor Mitch Cormier talk about the issues that matter to the people. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2013 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio's Island Morning is a news and current affairs information source for Prince Edward Island. Host Karen Mair and morning news editor Mitch Cormier talk about the issues that matter to the people. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130619_43967.mp3 Project Lifesaver PEI provides police, fire departments and other first responders with the knowledge, training and equipment to quickly find and rescue people with cognitive disorders who might wander off or get lost. Tammy McQuaid was in the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Project Lifesaver PEI provides police, fire departments and other first responders with the knowledge, training and equipment to quickly find and rescue people with cognitive disorders who might wander off or get lost. Tammy McQuaid was in the studio. Project Lifesaver PEI provides police, fire departments and other first responders with the knowledge, training and equipment to quickly find and rescue people with cognitive disorders who might wander off or get lost. Tammy McQuaid was in the studio. 392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130619_99444.mp3 After a big win at the 2013 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships, organizers hope to build interest and excitement as they re-establish the sport. Matt Rainnie headed to the Cari pool to speak with Aquatics Director Adam Ross and some team lifeguards. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT After a big win at the 2013 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships, organizers hope to build interest and excitement as they re-establish the sport. Matt Rainnie headed to the Cari pool to speak with Aquatics Director Adam Ross and some team lifeguards. After a big win at the 2013 Canadian Pool Lifesaving Championships, organizers hope to build interest and excitement as they re-establish the sport. Matt Rainnie headed to the Cari pool to speak with Aquatics Director Adam Ross and some team lifeguards. 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130618_34049.mp3 More and more Islanders with these illnesses are turning to foodbanks and it can be a real challenge to get a meal without compromising your health. This is just one issue Women's Network PEI discovered through the survey it's doing about poverty on PEI. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT More and more Islanders with these illnesses are turning to foodbanks and it can be a real challenge to get a meal without compromising your health. This is just one issue Women's Network PEI discovered through the survey it's doing about poverty on PEI. More and more Islanders with these illnesses are turning to foodbanks and it can be a real challenge to get a meal without compromising your health. This is just one issue Women's Network PEI discovered through the survey it's doing about poverty on PEI. 530 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130618_94678.mp3 Rose Barbour says dealing with his addiction has been difficult for the whole family. She says a year ago, her son was denied coverage to attend a residential treatment facility on the mainland, even though two doctors had recommended it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Rose Barbour says dealing with his addiction has been difficult for the whole family. She says a year ago, her son was denied coverage to attend a residential treatment facility on the mainland, even though two doctors had recommended it. Rose Barbour says dealing with his addiction has been difficult for the whole family. She says a year ago, her son was denied coverage to attend a residential treatment facility on the mainland, even though two doctors had recommended it. 414 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130617_41871.mp3 Mary MacDonald was 22 when she began looking for her PEI mom... but her fight with the PEI government over closed adoption records meant when Mary finally found her mom - the reunion turned into a funeral. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Mary MacDonald was 22 when she began looking for her PEI mom... but her fight with the PEI government over closed adoption records meant when Mary finally found her mom - the reunion turned into a funeral. Mary MacDonald was 22 when she began looking for her PEI mom... but her fight with the PEI government over closed adoption records meant when Mary finally found her mom - the reunion turned into a funeral. 599 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130617_32424.mp3 Rose Barbour is the parent of a young, recovering narcotics addict. She says treatment programs on PEI like the "Strength" program have to change in order to help more young people. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Rose Barbour is the parent of a young, recovering narcotics addict. She says treatment programs on PEI like the "Strength" program have to change in order to help more young people. Rose Barbour is the parent of a young, recovering narcotics addict. She says treatment programs on PEI like the "Strength" program have to change in order to help more young people. 765 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130614_95128.mp3 When he was 19 years old, Patrick Ledwell strutted his stuff up Great George Street, loitering around Province House, dressed as a Father of Confederation. He takes us through the who, what, where and why of the upcoming 2014 celebrations. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT When he was 19 years old, Patrick Ledwell strutted his stuff up Great George Street, loitering around Province House, dressed as a Father of Confederation. He takes us through the who, what, where and why of the upcoming 2014 celebrations. When he was 19 years old, Patrick Ledwell strutted his stuff up Great George Street, loitering around Province House, dressed as a Father of Confederation. He takes us through the who, what, where and why of the upcoming 2014 celebrations. 670 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130614_10470.mp3 Nancy Mackinnon's grade 3 class from LM Montgomery school have decided they want to get into better shape--- so they're taking an extra 20 minutes every day to do just that. They're one group taking part in the province's new GO! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Nancy Mackinnon's grade 3 class from LM Montgomery school have decided they want to get into better shape--- so they're taking an extra 20 minutes every day to do just that. They're one group taking part in the province's new GO! Nancy Mackinnon's grade 3 class from LM Montgomery school have decided they want to get into better shape--- so they're taking an extra 20 minutes every day to do just that. They're one group taking part in the province's new GO! 306 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130614_38049.mp3 Aleisha DeRoche is balancing life as a Mom with her studies and a career in nursing. It's a long way from the young student who struggled with literacy issues and didn't finish high school. Aleisha DeRoche has been named this year's Literacy learner. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Aleisha DeRoche is balancing life as a Mom with her studies and a career in nursing. It's a long way from the young student who struggled with literacy issues and didn't finish high school. Aleisha DeRoche has been named this year's Literacy learner. Aleisha DeRoche is balancing life as a Mom with her studies and a career in nursing. It's a long way from the young student who struggled with literacy issues and didn't finish high school. Aleisha DeRoche has been named this year's Literacy learner. 441 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130613_27657.mp3 For close to two weeks the country of Turkey has been gripped by its largest street protests in decades. Hurol Karayol is originally from Istanbul, Turkey. He now lives in Charlottetown where he and his wife Handan operate Handan's cafe. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT For close to two weeks the country of Turkey has been gripped by its largest street protests in decades. Hurol Karayol is originally from Istanbul, Turkey. He now lives in Charlottetown where he and his wife Handan operate Handan's cafe. For close to two weeks the country of Turkey has been gripped by its largest street protests in decades. Hurol Karayol is originally from Istanbul, Turkey. He now lives in Charlottetown where he and his wife Handan operate Handan's cafe. 400 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130613_37695.mp3 The Canadian Federation of Business says reducing PEI's work week from 48 to 40 hours to employ more people is a nice idea - in theory - but NOT in practice. Laura Chapin reached Erin McGrath-Gaudet, CFIB's director of provincial affairs for her thoughts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Canadian Federation of Business says reducing PEI's work week from 48 to 40 hours to employ more people is a nice idea - in theory - but NOT in practice. Laura Chapin reached Erin McGrath-Gaudet, CFIB's director of provincial affairs for her thoughts. The Canadian Federation of Business says reducing PEI's work week from 48 to 40 hours to employ more people is a nice idea - in theory - but NOT in practice. Laura Chapin reached Erin McGrath-Gaudet, CFIB's director of provincial affairs for her thoughts. 458 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130612_52106.mp3 When Washington, DC author Susan Orlins released her first book last year, "Confessions of a Worrywart", it was with the help of her virtual assistant on PEI Tracy Gaudet. Island morning talked with Tracy about becoming a virtual assistant. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT When Washington, DC author Susan Orlins released her first book last year, "Confessions of a Worrywart", it was with the help of her virtual assistant on PEI Tracy Gaudet. Island morning talked with Tracy about becoming a virtual assistant. When Washington, DC author Susan Orlins released her first book last year, "Confessions of a Worrywart", it was with the help of her virtual assistant on PEI Tracy Gaudet. Island morning talked with Tracy about becoming a virtual assistant. 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130612_88728.mp3 When 26-year-old defenceman Adam McQuaid scored a 52-foot slap shot for the Boston Bruins last Friday, he clinched the series. Dianne McQuaid was there to see it and now the proud Mom is cheering on her son in his second Stanley Cup final in three years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT When 26-year-old defenceman Adam McQuaid scored a 52-foot slap shot for the Boston Bruins last Friday, he clinched the series. Dianne McQuaid was there to see it and now the proud Mom is cheering on her son in his second Stanley Cup final in three years. When 26-year-old defenceman Adam McQuaid scored a 52-foot slap shot for the Boston Bruins last Friday, he clinched the series. Dianne McQuaid was there to see it and now the proud Mom is cheering on her son in his second Stanley Cup final in three years. 326 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130612_63164.mp3 Residents of Pine Drive fighting a new development in the neighborhood got an unwanted surprise last night. We'll hear how the apartment building they don't want could show up anyway. Fedrico Cahis follows the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Residents of Pine Drive fighting a new development in the neighborhood got an unwanted surprise last night. We'll hear how the apartment building they don't want could show up anyway. Fedrico Cahis follows the story. Residents of Pine Drive fighting a new development in the neighborhood got an unwanted surprise last night. We'll hear how the apartment building they don't want could show up anyway. Fedrico Cahis follows the story. 429 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130612_10714.mp3 More than half the young people who've participated in the PEI government's youth addictions program called the "Strength program" have relapsed. Health Minister Doug Currie said PEI needs a longer-term treatment program to deal with the growing problem. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT More than half the young people who've participated in the PEI government's youth addictions program called the "Strength program" have relapsed. Health Minister Doug Currie said PEI needs a longer-term treatment program to deal with the growing problem. More than half the young people who've participated in the PEI government's youth addictions program called the "Strength program" have relapsed. Health Minister Doug Currie said PEI needs a longer-term treatment program to deal with the growing problem. 537 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130611_73908.mp3 Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are part of everyday life for most teens. CBC intern Stephanie Kelly visited Queen Charlotte Intermediate to hear about the darker side of social media--- and how to avoid cyber bullies and online predators. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are part of everyday life for most teens. CBC intern Stephanie Kelly visited Queen Charlotte Intermediate to hear about the darker side of social media--- and how to avoid cyber bullies and online predators. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are part of everyday life for most teens. CBC intern Stephanie Kelly visited Queen Charlotte Intermediate to hear about the darker side of social media--- and how to avoid cyber bullies and online predators. 293 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130611_48080.mp3 The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has joined Holland College in its battle to lift the limits on international athletes playing on college teams. Michael O'Grady and Nathalie Des Rosiers joined Island Morning to explain their sides of the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has joined Holland College in its battle to lift the limits on international athletes playing on college teams. Michael O'Grady and Nathalie Des Rosiers joined Island Morning to explain their sides of the issue. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has joined Holland College in its battle to lift the limits on international athletes playing on college teams. Michael O'Grady and Nathalie Des Rosiers joined Island Morning to explain their sides of the issue. 543 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130611_55993.mp3 Since Triathlon PEI formed two years ago, the organization has seen big growth in the numbers of people taking part; from seasoned Ironmen and women to some relative newcomers to the sport. Jamie Nickerson and Jamie Whynacht joined us. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Since Triathlon PEI formed two years ago, the organization has seen big growth in the numbers of people taking part; from seasoned Ironmen and women to some relative newcomers to the sport. Jamie Nickerson and Jamie Whynacht joined us. Since Triathlon PEI formed two years ago, the organization has seen big growth in the numbers of people taking part; from seasoned Ironmen and women to some relative newcomers to the sport. Jamie Nickerson and Jamie Whynacht joined us. 419 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130611_73625.mp3 A new national survey shows that many people are ill-informed when it comes to being able to prevent strokes-- and how long recovery takes afterwards. Heather Cutcliff, from the QEH, as well as specialist Dr. Ed Harrison... joined us in the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT A new national survey shows that many people are ill-informed when it comes to being able to prevent strokes-- and how long recovery takes afterwards. Heather Cutcliff, from the QEH, as well as specialist Dr. Ed Harrison... joined us in the studio. A new national survey shows that many people are ill-informed when it comes to being able to prevent strokes-- and how long recovery takes afterwards. Heather Cutcliff, from the QEH, as well as specialist Dr. Ed Harrison... joined us in the studio. 574 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130610_74861.mp3 Island filmmaker, Fox Henderson has come up with a new way to make up the funding he needs to bring Moonshine of the Damned to life. He's using his website to sell off the props he's been making for the actors and outdoor sets. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Island filmmaker, Fox Henderson has come up with a new way to make up the funding he needs to bring Moonshine of the Damned to life. He's using his website to sell off the props he's been making for the actors and outdoor sets. Island filmmaker, Fox Henderson has come up with a new way to make up the funding he needs to bring Moonshine of the Damned to life. He's using his website to sell off the props he's been making for the actors and outdoor sets. 364 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130610_61743.mp3 Erskine Smith founded the Victoria Playhouse 30 years ago. Since then, he has been artistic director at the theatre. He was well-respected in the Island Arts community. Erskine Smith died Saturday. Campbell Webster and Allan Rankin join us in the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Erskine Smith founded the Victoria Playhouse 30 years ago. Since then, he has been artistic director at the theatre. He was well-respected in the Island Arts community. Erskine Smith died Saturday. Campbell Webster and Allan Rankin join us in the studio. Erskine Smith founded the Victoria Playhouse 30 years ago. Since then, he has been artistic director at the theatre. He was well-respected in the Island Arts community. Erskine Smith died Saturday. Campbell Webster and Allan Rankin join us in the studio. 495 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130607_98705.mp3 Two Island teachers will still be doing some classroom work this summer... but not on PEI. In July, Kelly Allen and Karla Willdey are traveling with their young daughters to work in a school in Madagascar. They are fundraising to make that happen. Kelly a http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Two Island teachers will still be doing some classroom work this summer... but not on PEI. In July, Kelly Allen and Karla Willdey are traveling with their young daughters to work in a school in Madagascar. They are fundraising to make that happen. Kelly a Two Island teachers will still be doing some classroom work this summer... but not on PEI. In July, Kelly Allen and Karla Willdey are traveling with their young daughters to work in a school in Madagascar. They are fundraising to make that happen. Kelly a 393 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130607_78310.mp3 A special concert is being held at St. Mary's Church in Indian River. The Summerside Community Choir celebrates its 35th anniversary... and at this party some of the attendees will be guests AND the entertainment. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT A special concert is being held at St. Mary's Church in Indian River. The Summerside Community Choir celebrates its 35th anniversary... and at this party some of the attendees will be guests AND the entertainment. A special concert is being held at St. Mary's Church in Indian River. The Summerside Community Choir celebrates its 35th anniversary... and at this party some of the attendees will be guests AND the entertainment. 494 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130606_54523.mp3 Jessie McCready is always fundraising and caring for others, and has come up with one last fundraiser, to benefit Palliative Care. CBC's Sara Fraser dropped by the Prince Edward Home to speak with Jessie McCready and Valerie Paton. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Jessie McCready is always fundraising and caring for others, and has come up with one last fundraiser, to benefit Palliative Care. CBC's Sara Fraser dropped by the Prince Edward Home to speak with Jessie McCready and Valerie Paton. Jessie McCready is always fundraising and caring for others, and has come up with one last fundraiser, to benefit Palliative Care. CBC's Sara Fraser dropped by the Prince Edward Home to speak with Jessie McCready and Valerie Paton. 392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130605_23231.mp3 What can be done about the annual stench coming from Stratford's sewage lagoon? Mayor of Stratford, David Dunphy says the town is doing the best it can to control the smell. Pat Martel spoke with him about the issue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT What can be done about the annual stench coming from Stratford's sewage lagoon? Mayor of Stratford, David Dunphy says the town is doing the best it can to control the smell. Pat Martel spoke with him about the issue. What can be done about the annual stench coming from Stratford's sewage lagoon? Mayor of Stratford, David Dunphy says the town is doing the best it can to control the smell. Pat Martel spoke with him about the issue. 390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130605_54821.mp3 Sexual bullying online is a growing problem everywhere including on PEI. Being sexually violated on social media have led to youth taking their own lives. Nancy Beth Guptill is touring Island Junior High schools to talk about online safety. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Sexual bullying online is a growing problem everywhere including on PEI. Being sexually violated on social media have led to youth taking their own lives. Nancy Beth Guptill is touring Island Junior High schools to talk about online safety. Sexual bullying online is a growing problem everywhere including on PEI. Being sexually violated on social media have led to youth taking their own lives. Nancy Beth Guptill is touring Island Junior High schools to talk about online safety. 526 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130605_15423.mp3 General Manager Kieran Keller says the 350-thousand dollars in renovations underway at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside are marking a fresh start. The new lobby, new roof, and the new location for the Visitor Information Centre. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT General Manager Kieran Keller says the 350-thousand dollars in renovations underway at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside are marking a fresh start. The new lobby, new roof, and the new location for the Visitor Information Centre. General Manager Kieran Keller says the 350-thousand dollars in renovations underway at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside are marking a fresh start. The new lobby, new roof, and the new location for the Visitor Information Centre. 435 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130605_12545.mp3 Squirrels in the attic... skunks under the deck... mice in the basement... and a bird's nest in the backyard tree. Spring is a season of finding mates and building homes for Island wildlife. We get advice on how to handle these wildlife encounters. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Squirrels in the attic... skunks under the deck... mice in the basement... and a bird's nest in the backyard tree. Spring is a season of finding mates and building homes for Island wildlife. We get advice on how to handle these wildlife encounters. Squirrels in the attic... skunks under the deck... mice in the basement... and a bird's nest in the backyard tree. Spring is a season of finding mates and building homes for Island wildlife. We get advice on how to handle these wildlife encounters. 391 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130604_24732.mp3 The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is worried men who've been sexually abused aren't receiving treatment that could help. The Centre has launched an anonymous, online survey to try to learn more about the barriers that keep men from seeking help. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is worried men who've been sexually abused aren't receiving treatment that could help. The Centre has launched an anonymous, online survey to try to learn more about the barriers that keep men from seeking help. The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is worried men who've been sexually abused aren't receiving treatment that could help. The Centre has launched an anonymous, online survey to try to learn more about the barriers that keep men from seeking help. 350 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130604_39947.mp3 A father and son in Tryon turn to Indiegogo to help pay their mounting bills and save their family farm that has been in the family for 4 generations. Mitch Cormier spoke with David and Brian Best about why they're crowdsourcing to save the farm. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT A father and son in Tryon turn to Indiegogo to help pay their mounting bills and save their family farm that has been in the family for 4 generations. Mitch Cormier spoke with David and Brian Best about why they're crowdsourcing to save the farm. A father and son in Tryon turn to Indiegogo to help pay their mounting bills and save their family farm that has been in the family for 4 generations. Mitch Cormier spoke with David and Brian Best about why they're crowdsourcing to save the farm. 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130604_39232.mp3 For some horseback riders, there's nothing more exciting than an ol' fashioned fox hunt. But here on PEI, there's NO fox... only the scent of one dragged behind an ATV. Island Morning's Julia Cook spoke with the master of the Island hunt, Pat Uptegrove. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT For some horseback riders, there's nothing more exciting than an ol' fashioned fox hunt. But here on PEI, there's NO fox... only the scent of one dragged behind an ATV. Island Morning's Julia Cook spoke with the master of the Island hunt, Pat Uptegrove. For some horseback riders, there's nothing more exciting than an ol' fashioned fox hunt. But here on PEI, there's NO fox... only the scent of one dragged behind an ATV. Island Morning's Julia Cook spoke with the master of the Island hunt, Pat Uptegrove. 425 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130603_17814.mp3 A Parks Canada decision means Green Gables, one of Prince Edward Island's most popular tourist attractions, is shuttered Sundays and Mondays until Canada Day. CBC intern Stephanie Kelly talked to Wayne Mackinnon, Karen Jans, PEI's Tourism Minister. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT A Parks Canada decision means Green Gables, one of Prince Edward Island's most popular tourist attractions, is shuttered Sundays and Mondays until Canada Day. CBC intern Stephanie Kelly talked to Wayne Mackinnon, Karen Jans, PEI's Tourism Minister. A Parks Canada decision means Green Gables, one of Prince Edward Island's most popular tourist attractions, is shuttered Sundays and Mondays until Canada Day. CBC intern Stephanie Kelly talked to Wayne Mackinnon, Karen Jans, PEI's Tourism Minister. 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130603_28701.mp3 The Buzz has been popping out free monthly magazines for two decades. It can be found in local cafes, businesses, offices and is available online and through a smartphone app. The magazine covers arts, community and entertainment events. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Buzz has been popping out free monthly magazines for two decades. It can be found in local cafes, businesses, offices and is available online and through a smartphone app. The magazine covers arts, community and entertainment events. The Buzz has been popping out free monthly magazines for two decades. It can be found in local cafes, businesses, offices and is available online and through a smartphone app. The magazine covers arts, community and entertainment events. 371 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130603_98768.mp3 A group of West Prince residents want to create a new municipality between Alberton and O'Leary. It amalgamates over a dozen small communities to become the third largest town on the Island, behind Stratford and Cornwall. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT A group of West Prince residents want to create a new municipality between Alberton and O'Leary. It amalgamates over a dozen small communities to become the third largest town on the Island, behind Stratford and Cornwall. A group of West Prince residents want to create a new municipality between Alberton and O'Leary. It amalgamates over a dozen small communities to become the third largest town on the Island, behind Stratford and Cornwall. 649 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130531_36117.mp3 Senate or no senate? The HST is now a part of our lives, health care reform is coming, and has the Ghiz government done a good job on selling Islanders on the need for change? Our political panel, Nancy, Paul and Jordan share their thoughts on the issues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Senate or no senate? The HST is now a part of our lives, health care reform is coming, and has the Ghiz government done a good job on selling Islanders on the need for change? Our political panel, Nancy, Paul and Jordan share their thoughts on the issues. Senate or no senate? The HST is now a part of our lives, health care reform is coming, and has the Ghiz government done a good job on selling Islanders on the need for change? Our political panel, Nancy, Paul and Jordan share their thoughts on the issues. 936 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130530_86497.mp3 Dr. Henry Morgentaler died yesterday at the age of 90. To talk more about his legacy and the continuing struggle for abortion services on PEI, we're joined by Ann Wheatley and Story Wight. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Dr. Henry Morgentaler died yesterday at the age of 90. To talk more about his legacy and the continuing struggle for abortion services on PEI, we're joined by Ann Wheatley and Story Wight. Dr. Henry Morgentaler died yesterday at the age of 90. To talk more about his legacy and the continuing struggle for abortion services on PEI, we're joined by Ann Wheatley and Story Wight. 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130530_95792.mp3 Prince Edward Island got the jump on a crackdown that's getting lots of attention in Quebec. Early last year, PEI passed much tougher fines for operators caught renting unlicensed accomodations online. Laura Chapin talked with Don Cudmore with TAIPEI. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Prince Edward Island got the jump on a crackdown that's getting lots of attention in Quebec. Early last year, PEI passed much tougher fines for operators caught renting unlicensed accomodations online. Laura Chapin talked with Don Cudmore with TAIPEI. Prince Edward Island got the jump on a crackdown that's getting lots of attention in Quebec. Early last year, PEI passed much tougher fines for operators caught renting unlicensed accomodations online. Laura Chapin talked with Don Cudmore with TAIPEI. 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130530_54017.mp3 Two Charlottetown hairdressers are off to the finals for a national salon competition. They will compete against 19 other finalists from across the country and against each other. Lindsay Carroll spoke with Tracy Murnaghan and Amanda MacMillan. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Two Charlottetown hairdressers are off to the finals for a national salon competition. They will compete against 19 other finalists from across the country and against each other. Lindsay Carroll spoke with Tracy Murnaghan and Amanda MacMillan. Two Charlottetown hairdressers are off to the finals for a national salon competition. They will compete against 19 other finalists from across the country and against each other. Lindsay Carroll spoke with Tracy Murnaghan and Amanda MacMillan. 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130529_19544.mp3 Montague Intermediate music students are rehearsing for their two performances on Tuesday, a matinee for the other schools, and then the big show Tuesday evening for the general public. Pat Martel joined us live from Montague Intermediate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Montague Intermediate music students are rehearsing for their two performances on Tuesday, a matinee for the other schools, and then the big show Tuesday evening for the general public. Pat Martel joined us live from Montague Intermediate. Montague Intermediate music students are rehearsing for their two performances on Tuesday, a matinee for the other schools, and then the big show Tuesday evening for the general public. Pat Martel joined us live from Montague Intermediate. 527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130529_99104.mp3 This summer, when audiences walk into the Guild to see the stage play "Anne and Gilbert", they'll be walking into Avonlea. Set designers are reconfiguring the theater for the opening. Karen Mair spoke with producer Campbell Webster and Alanna Jankov. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT This summer, when audiences walk into the Guild to see the stage play "Anne and Gilbert", they'll be walking into Avonlea. Set designers are reconfiguring the theater for the opening. Karen Mair spoke with producer Campbell Webster and Alanna Jankov. This summer, when audiences walk into the Guild to see the stage play "Anne and Gilbert", they'll be walking into Avonlea. Set designers are reconfiguring the theater for the opening. Karen Mair spoke with producer Campbell Webster and Alanna Jankov. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130529_37828.mp3 Losing a child is one of the hardest things for any parent. It's especially the case when your child has committed suicide because of bullying. Kirk Smalley is featured in a documentary, and he's speaking with students about the tragedy of bullying. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Losing a child is one of the hardest things for any parent. It's especially the case when your child has committed suicide because of bullying. Kirk Smalley is featured in a documentary, and he's speaking with students about the tragedy of bullying. Losing a child is one of the hardest things for any parent. It's especially the case when your child has committed suicide because of bullying. Kirk Smalley is featured in a documentary, and he's speaking with students about the tragedy of bullying. 628 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130528_45495.mp3 When Mike Duffy was appointed to the Senate five years ago, David Bulger raised loud objections in the media. He said Duffy had lived in Ottawa for three decades and could not legally be named to represent PEI in the Upper Chamber. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 28 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT When Mike Duffy was appointed to the Senate five years ago, David Bulger raised loud objections in the media. He said Duffy had lived in Ottawa for three decades and could not legally be named to represent PEI in the Upper Chamber. When Mike Duffy was appointed to the Senate five years ago, David Bulger raised loud objections in the media. He said Duffy had lived in Ottawa for three decades and could not legally be named to represent PEI in the Upper Chamber. 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130528_25593.mp3 The town of Montague is interested in buying the Addictions Research Centre in Montague. The federal government has plans to decommission it. CBC's Brian Higgins talks with some Montague residents, and Mayor Richard Collins. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 28 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The town of Montague is interested in buying the Addictions Research Centre in Montague. The federal government has plans to decommission it. CBC's Brian Higgins talks with some Montague residents, and Mayor Richard Collins. The town of Montague is interested in buying the Addictions Research Centre in Montague. The federal government has plans to decommission it. CBC's Brian Higgins talks with some Montague residents, and Mayor Richard Collins. 295 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130527_53480.mp3 Women's Network PEI created the video "Just Because" featuring teens from across PEI, reading poems about stereotypes. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Michelle MacCullum, along with Emily Rogers and Charity Caseley from Gulf Shore Consolidated Schools. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Women's Network PEI created the video "Just Because" featuring teens from across PEI, reading poems about stereotypes. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Michelle MacCullum, along with Emily Rogers and Charity Caseley from Gulf Shore Consolidated Schools. Women's Network PEI created the video "Just Because" featuring teens from across PEI, reading poems about stereotypes. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Michelle MacCullum, along with Emily Rogers and Charity Caseley from Gulf Shore Consolidated Schools. 382 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130527_91960.mp3 Women's Network PEI put together a video called "Just Because" that features teens from across the Island, reading poems about stereotypes. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Michelle MacCullum, Emily Rogers and Charity Caseley from Gulf Shore Consolidated. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Women's Network PEI put together a video called "Just Because" that features teens from across the Island, reading poems about stereotypes. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Michelle MacCullum, Emily Rogers and Charity Caseley from Gulf Shore Consolidated. Women's Network PEI put together a video called "Just Because" that features teens from across the Island, reading poems about stereotypes. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Michelle MacCullum, Emily Rogers and Charity Caseley from Gulf Shore Consolidated. 382 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130527_14965.mp3 Em Zember runs The Great Canadian Soap Company in Brackley Beach. The company sells soap and other products made from goat's milk. Zember is hoping to expand her business by starting an online fundraiser through Indiegogo. She spoke with Sara Fraser. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Em Zember runs The Great Canadian Soap Company in Brackley Beach. The company sells soap and other products made from goat's milk. Zember is hoping to expand her business by starting an online fundraiser through Indiegogo. She spoke with Sara Fraser. Em Zember runs The Great Canadian Soap Company in Brackley Beach. The company sells soap and other products made from goat's milk. Zember is hoping to expand her business by starting an online fundraiser through Indiegogo. She spoke with Sara Fraser. 329 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130527_65412.mp3 In the early 90s, Joe Rowledge lost both of his parents and his older sister to cancer. Joe is part of this year's Queens County Relay for Life at Red Shores coming up on June 7th. His group, The Dream Team, is aiming to raise 50 thousand dollars. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT In the early 90s, Joe Rowledge lost both of his parents and his older sister to cancer. Joe is part of this year's Queens County Relay for Life at Red Shores coming up on June 7th. His group, The Dream Team, is aiming to raise 50 thousand dollars. In the early 90s, Joe Rowledge lost both of his parents and his older sister to cancer. Joe is part of this year's Queens County Relay for Life at Red Shores coming up on June 7th. His group, The Dream Team, is aiming to raise 50 thousand dollars. 416 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130524_10329.mp3 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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. 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. 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130524_82414.mp3 The Lennox Island elections are coming up, and encumbant Chief Darlene Bernard has competition. Last year Matilda Ramjatten ran against Chief Bernard... now she's up for a second year, and is joined by Leslie Labobe. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Lennox Island elections are coming up, and encumbant Chief Darlene Bernard has competition. Last year Matilda Ramjatten ran against Chief Bernard... now she's up for a second year, and is joined by Leslie Labobe. The Lennox Island elections are coming up, and encumbant Chief Darlene Bernard has competition. Last year Matilda Ramjatten ran against Chief Bernard... now she's up for a second year, and is joined by Leslie Labobe. 354 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130524_66130.mp3 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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. 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. 636 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130523_33457.mp3 Thirty-five full-time employees at UPEI received layoff notices yesterday. Island Morning spoke with UPEI's Vice-President of Administration and Finance, Jackie Podger about how those very difficult decisions are made. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Thirty-five full-time employees at UPEI received layoff notices yesterday. Island Morning spoke with UPEI's Vice-President of Administration and Finance, Jackie Podger about how those very difficult decisions are made. Thirty-five full-time employees at UPEI received layoff notices yesterday. Island Morning spoke with UPEI's Vice-President of Administration and Finance, Jackie Podger about how those very difficult decisions are made. 612 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130523_52604.mp3 The Institute of Island Studies researches Islanders way of life and how we relate to other Islands As of June, the Director of the Institute will no longer be at the helm. Dr. Irene Novaczek's position was cut, along with 34 full-time positions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Institute of Island Studies researches Islanders way of life and how we relate to other Islands As of June, the Director of the Institute will no longer be at the helm. Dr. Irene Novaczek's position was cut, along with 34 full-time positions. The Institute of Island Studies researches Islanders way of life and how we relate to other Islands As of June, the Director of the Institute will no longer be at the helm. Dr. Irene Novaczek's position was cut, along with 34 full-time positions. 626 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130523_59817.mp3 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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. 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. 570 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130523_95051.mp3 Mike Dunphy lives across Kensington road from the Belvedere Driving range. He says the golf course isn't a good neighbor after his back windshield in his car was smashed out by a stray golf ball. The Belvedere Golf Club manager has refused to pay. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Mike Dunphy lives across Kensington road from the Belvedere Driving range. He says the golf course isn't a good neighbor after his back windshield in his car was smashed out by a stray golf ball. The Belvedere Golf Club manager has refused to pay. Mike Dunphy lives across Kensington road from the Belvedere Driving range. He says the golf course isn't a good neighbor after his back windshield in his car was smashed out by a stray golf ball. The Belvedere Golf Club manager has refused to pay. 540 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130521_71246.mp3 Kerry Campbell spoke with a 21 year old PEI womanabout 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Kerry Campbell spoke with a 21 year old PEI womanabout 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. Kerry Campbell spoke with a 21 year old PEI womanabout 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. 778 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130521_50731.mp3 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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. 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. 332 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130521_10630.mp3 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 students. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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 students. 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 students. 464 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130517_64928.mp3 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 moonshining on PEI" made it to the provincial competition. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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 moonshining on PEI" made it to the provincial competition. 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 moonshining on PEI" made it to the provincial competition. 303 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130517_72224.mp3 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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. 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. 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130517_93419.mp3 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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. 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. 469 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130516_32946.mp3 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT 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. 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. 463 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130516_38502.mp3 John te Raa says development of a new water source for 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. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT John te Raa says development of a new water source for 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. John te Raa says development of a new water source for 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. 498 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130516_12676.mp3 Last summer saw a couple of new urban gardens pop up in Charlottetown with produce ripe for the picking. Karen Murchison was one of the volunteers behind the project, and leading a couple of workshops on urban gardening over the next few days. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Last summer saw a couple of new urban gardens pop up in Charlottetown with produce ripe for the picking. Karen Murchison was one of the volunteers behind the project, and leading a couple of workshops on urban gardening over the next few days. Last summer saw a couple of new urban gardens pop up in Charlottetown with produce ripe for the picking. Karen Murchison was one of the volunteers behind the project, and leading a couple of workshops on urban gardening over the next few days. 785 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130516_21778.mp3 An Island doctor says there's a better, safer treatment, than methadone, but it's just too expensive for many people to afford. It's called Suboxone. Dr. Don Ling says the PEI government should step in and cover the cost of it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT An Island doctor says there's a better, safer treatment, than methadone, but it's just too expensive for many people to afford. It's called Suboxone. Dr. Don Ling says the PEI government should step in and cover the cost of it. An Island doctor says there's a better, safer treatment, than methadone, but it's just too expensive for many people to afford. It's called Suboxone. Dr. Don Ling says the PEI government should step in and cover the cost of it. 368 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130515_69415.mp3 Marina Silva-Opps began asking residents in PEI to mark down their fox sightings on a map. Now they have over a thousand reports, and it turns out Charlottetown is a big hotspot. Marina joined us in the studio to discuss the fox tracking study. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Marina Silva-Opps began asking residents in PEI to mark down their fox sightings on a map. Now they have over a thousand reports, and it turns out Charlottetown is a big hotspot. Marina joined us in the studio to discuss the fox tracking study. Marina Silva-Opps began asking residents in PEI to mark down their fox sightings on a map. Now they have over a thousand reports, and it turns out Charlottetown is a big hotspot. Marina joined us in the studio to discuss the fox tracking study. 551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130515_67089.mp3 Gail Shea weighs in on the issue of PEI's low lobster prices. The Egmont MP served as Fisheries Minister in the Harper government for almost three years and she comes from a fishing family. Gail Shea joined us on the phone from West Prince. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Gail Shea weighs in on the issue of PEI's low lobster prices. The Egmont MP served as Fisheries Minister in the Harper government for almost three years and she comes from a fishing family. Gail Shea joined us on the phone from West Prince. Gail Shea weighs in on the issue of PEI's low lobster prices. The Egmont MP served as Fisheries Minister in the Harper government for almost three years and she comes from a fishing family. Gail Shea joined us on the phone from West Prince. 528 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130514_20611.mp3 Switching to low flow gadgets or toilets can save you money, and many Charlottetown residents are taking advantage of the city's rebate program. The Water Department's Ramona Doyle, tells us more about the rebate program. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Switching to low flow gadgets or toilets can save you money, and many Charlottetown residents are taking advantage of the city's rebate program. The Water Department's Ramona Doyle, tells us more about the rebate program. Switching to low flow gadgets or toilets can save you money, and many Charlottetown residents are taking advantage of the city's rebate program. The Water Department's Ramona Doyle, tells us more about the rebate program. 314 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130514_92630.mp3 Summerside has once again distinguished itself with the RBC Cup when hundreds of volunteers got in on the fun and helped the tournament run smoothly. Mitch spoke with one volunteer, Roger Ahern, who put on his volunteer t-shirt. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Summerside has once again distinguished itself with the RBC Cup when hundreds of volunteers got in on the fun and helped the tournament run smoothly. Mitch spoke with one volunteer, Roger Ahern, who put on his volunteer t-shirt. Summerside has once again distinguished itself with the RBC Cup when hundreds of volunteers got in on the fun and helped the tournament run smoothly. Mitch spoke with one volunteer, Roger Ahern, who put on his volunteer t-shirt. 310 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130514_14710.mp3 Being the host was a free ticket in, but the Western Caps earned a way in, winning the Maritime Junior title and took the Truro Bearcats to overtime in the final of the Fred Page Cup. Mitch talks with manager Pat McIvor about the challenges. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Being the host was a free ticket in, but the Western Caps earned a way in, winning the Maritime Junior title and took the Truro Bearcats to overtime in the final of the Fred Page Cup. Mitch talks with manager Pat McIvor about the challenges. Being the host was a free ticket in, but the Western Caps earned a way in, winning the Maritime Junior title and took the Truro Bearcats to overtime in the final of the Fred Page Cup. Mitch talks with manager Pat McIvor about the challenges. 399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130513_63071.mp3 Since the diagnosis, Rosie has found ways to help treat her arthritis including seeking treatment off-Island. She'll share her story and tell us about the upcoming Walk to Fight Arthritis fundraiser for the Arthritis Society. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Since the diagnosis, Rosie has found ways to help treat her arthritis including seeking treatment off-Island. She'll share her story and tell us about the upcoming Walk to Fight Arthritis fundraiser for the Arthritis Society. Since the diagnosis, Rosie has found ways to help treat her arthritis including seeking treatment off-Island. She'll share her story and tell us about the upcoming Walk to Fight Arthritis fundraiser for the Arthritis Society. 412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130513_11981.mp3 This week the Credit Union Place in Summerside is being flooded with Junior A Hockey players from across North America. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Rod Aldoff, head coach of the Minnesota Wilderness and JP Derosier, acting director of community services. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT This week the Credit Union Place in Summerside is being flooded with Junior A Hockey players from across North America. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Rod Aldoff, head coach of the Minnesota Wilderness and JP Derosier, acting director of community services. This week the Credit Union Place in Summerside is being flooded with Junior A Hockey players from across North America. CBC's Julia Cook spoke with Rod Aldoff, head coach of the Minnesota Wilderness and JP Derosier, acting director of community services. 336 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130510_64670.mp3 What's the best advice your mom ever gave you? Since Mother's Day is just around the corner, CBC's Leena Ali thought she'd hit the streets of Charlottetown and ask YOU that question. Here are some handy tips Islanders picked up from their moms. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT What's the best advice your mom ever gave you? Since Mother's Day is just around the corner, CBC's Leena Ali thought she'd hit the streets of Charlottetown and ask YOU that question. Here are some handy tips Islanders picked up from their moms. What's the best advice your mom ever gave you? Since Mother's Day is just around the corner, CBC's Leena Ali thought she'd hit the streets of Charlottetown and ask YOU that question. Here are some handy tips Islanders picked up from their moms. 188 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130510_19240.mp3 Tough-selling measures, the HST, and health care reform is coming. So has the Ghiz government done a good job on selling Islanders on the need for change? Our political panelists, Nancy Key, Paul MacNeill, and Mary Lynn Kane weigh in with their thoughts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Tough-selling measures, the HST, and health care reform is coming. So has the Ghiz government done a good job on selling Islanders on the need for change? Our political panelists, Nancy Key, Paul MacNeill, and Mary Lynn Kane weigh in with their thoughts. Tough-selling measures, the HST, and health care reform is coming. So has the Ghiz government done a good job on selling Islanders on the need for change? Our political panelists, Nancy Key, Paul MacNeill, and Mary Lynn Kane weigh in with their thoughts. 962 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130509_98031.mp3 In 2010, the Harper government touched off a controversy when it decided to replace the mandatory long-form census with a voluntary survey. We'll take a comedic look at PEI's statistics when Comedian Patrick Ledwell drops by with his interpretation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT In 2010, the Harper government touched off a controversy when it decided to replace the mandatory long-form census with a voluntary survey. We'll take a comedic look at PEI's statistics when Comedian Patrick Ledwell drops by with his interpretation. In 2010, the Harper government touched off a controversy when it decided to replace the mandatory long-form census with a voluntary survey. We'll take a comedic look at PEI's statistics when Comedian Patrick Ledwell drops by with his interpretation. 552 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130509_75010.mp3 Melinda Ells is a nurse practitioner. Health PEI is now exploring how to better-use nurse practitioners, so patients without a family doctor have quicker and easier access to health care. Laura Chapin will have that story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Melinda Ells is a nurse practitioner. Health PEI is now exploring how to better-use nurse practitioners, so patients without a family doctor have quicker and easier access to health care. Laura Chapin will have that story. Melinda Ells is a nurse practitioner. Health PEI is now exploring how to better-use nurse practitioners, so patients without a family doctor have quicker and easier access to health care. Laura Chapin will have that story. 572 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130509_52381.mp3 The Spring session of the PEI legislature wrapped up today. Reporter Kerry Campbell offers up a quick recap... from the apologies, to Wesonomics, the HST, health care system changes, to addictions, the new 811 service, and the many catch phrases. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Spring session of the PEI legislature wrapped up today. Reporter Kerry Campbell offers up a quick recap... from the apologies, to Wesonomics, the HST, health care system changes, to addictions, the new 811 service, and the many catch phrases. The Spring session of the PEI legislature wrapped up today. Reporter Kerry Campbell offers up a quick recap... from the apologies, to Wesonomics, the HST, health care system changes, to addictions, the new 811 service, and the many catch phrases. 562 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130508_36458.mp3 Ships ahoy! The first cruise ship of the season is making its way into the Charlottetown Harbour this morning. Island Morning's Pat Martel speaks Corryn Morrissey, and we'll hear what the Harbour authority has planned for 2013. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Ships ahoy! The first cruise ship of the season is making its way into the Charlottetown Harbour this morning. Island Morning's Pat Martel speaks Corryn Morrissey, and we'll hear what the Harbour authority has planned for 2013. Ships ahoy! The first cruise ship of the season is making its way into the Charlottetown Harbour this morning. Island Morning's Pat Martel speaks Corryn Morrissey, and we'll hear what the Harbour authority has planned for 2013. 315 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130508_86926.mp3 North Shore firefighters are battling a forest fire on Friston Road. 50 acres of land was scorched in the brush fire and six homes were evacuated. Residents were allowed to return around 10:30 last night. CBC's Julia Cook joins us with a live update. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT North Shore firefighters are battling a forest fire on Friston Road. 50 acres of land was scorched in the brush fire and six homes were evacuated. Residents were allowed to return around 10:30 last night. CBC's Julia Cook joins us with a live update. North Shore firefighters are battling a forest fire on Friston Road. 50 acres of land was scorched in the brush fire and six homes were evacuated. Residents were allowed to return around 10:30 last night. CBC's Julia Cook joins us with a live update. 152 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130507_49331.mp3 Origins Canada and a new group called Coalition for Open Adoption Records on PEI want UNRESTRICTED access to adoption records. Laura Chapin talked with Chad Crockett who was adopted and signed Origin’s petition. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Origins Canada and a new group called Coalition for Open Adoption Records on PEI want UNRESTRICTED access to adoption records. Laura Chapin talked with Chad Crockett who was adopted and signed Origin’s petition. Origins Canada and a new group called Coalition for Open Adoption Records on PEI want UNRESTRICTED access to adoption records. Laura Chapin talked with Chad Crockett who was adopted and signed Origin’s petition. 546 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130506_65953.mp3 It's cutting edge technology being used for cutting lawns. There's a new lawn care business in town called Mowenergy and Ken Anderson is the man behind it. He's hoping it will bring a bit more green to Island properties. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT It's cutting edge technology being used for cutting lawns. There's a new lawn care business in town called Mowenergy and Ken Anderson is the man behind it. He's hoping it will bring a bit more green to Island properties. It's cutting edge technology being used for cutting lawns. There's a new lawn care business in town called Mowenergy and Ken Anderson is the man behind it. He's hoping it will bring a bit more green to Island properties. 380 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130506_51175.mp3 Today students from across Canada will all be singing one song to celebrate music Music Monday, to promote the importance of music education. Music teacher, Jennifer Moar from Sherwood Elementary joined us to explain. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Today students from across Canada will all be singing one song to celebrate music Music Monday, to promote the importance of music education. Music teacher, Jennifer Moar from Sherwood Elementary joined us to explain. Today students from across Canada will all be singing one song to celebrate music Music Monday, to promote the importance of music education. Music teacher, Jennifer Moar from Sherwood Elementary joined us to explain. 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130503_92115.mp3 On April 9 Callum Russell MacLean passed away at the age of 15. Now people are wearing gold ribbons close to their hearts. Matt Rainnie spoke with Sally Pitt, who's launching the gold ribbon campaign, and Kim MacDonald, a fitness instructor. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT On April 9 Callum Russell MacLean passed away at the age of 15. Now people are wearing gold ribbons close to their hearts. Matt Rainnie spoke with Sally Pitt, who's launching the gold ribbon campaign, and Kim MacDonald, a fitness instructor. On April 9 Callum Russell MacLean passed away at the age of 15. Now people are wearing gold ribbons close to their hearts. Matt Rainnie spoke with Sally Pitt, who's launching the gold ribbon campaign, and Kim MacDonald, a fitness instructor. 402 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130503_23002.mp3 Snail Mail is going the way of the dinosaur.... and Canada Post does not want to go with it! So it's asking Canadians how they can adapt to a changing digital world. Island Morning spoke to Canada Post executive, John Hamilton. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Snail Mail is going the way of the dinosaur.... and Canada Post does not want to go with it! So it's asking Canadians how they can adapt to a changing digital world. Island Morning spoke to Canada Post executive, John Hamilton. Snail Mail is going the way of the dinosaur.... and Canada Post does not want to go with it! So it's asking Canadians how they can adapt to a changing digital world. Island Morning spoke to Canada Post executive, John Hamilton. 428 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130503_86046.mp3 Mackenzie Cutcliffe auditioned with a thousand other young women from across North America for a spot in the Rockette's summer school. And she got in!!! In August, she'll be off to the Big Apple for the Rockette summer school. Laura Chapin has the story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Mackenzie Cutcliffe auditioned with a thousand other young women from across North America for a spot in the Rockette's summer school. And she got in!!! In August, she'll be off to the Big Apple for the Rockette summer school. Laura Chapin has the story. Mackenzie Cutcliffe auditioned with a thousand other young women from across North America for a spot in the Rockette's summer school. And she got in!!! In August, she'll be off to the Big Apple for the Rockette summer school. Laura Chapin has the story. 459 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130503_26717.mp3 Olivia Barnes is a third-year vocal major with minor in theatre...and dreams of being an opera singer. She is taking part in this year's PEI Kiwanis Music Festival... but singing wasn't always her focus. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Olivia Barnes is a third-year vocal major with minor in theatre...and dreams of being an opera singer. She is taking part in this year's PEI Kiwanis Music Festival... but singing wasn't always her focus. Olivia Barnes is a third-year vocal major with minor in theatre...and dreams of being an opera singer. She is taking part in this year's PEI Kiwanis Music Festival... but singing wasn't always her focus. 479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130501_59549.mp3 A good singing voice takes natural talent, practice and tons of dedication. Siobhan Armstrong is a Grade 4 student from Stratford Elementary, and she’s preparing for this year's PEI Music Festival. Siobhan dropped by the studio and sings for us. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT A good singing voice takes natural talent, practice and tons of dedication. Siobhan Armstrong is a Grade 4 student from Stratford Elementary, and she’s preparing for this year's PEI Music Festival. Siobhan dropped by the studio and sings for us. A good singing voice takes natural talent, practice and tons of dedication. Siobhan Armstrong is a Grade 4 student from Stratford Elementary, and she’s preparing for this year's PEI Music Festival. Siobhan dropped by the studio and sings for us. 384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130501_52163.mp3 Bob Mueller has a message he wants to share. And that is, in life... it's important to Find Your Butkus. Bob's story was told in an Emmy award-winning documentary. This weekend he's giving a talk called "From Average to Awesome." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Bob Mueller has a message he wants to share. And that is, in life... it's important to Find Your Butkus. Bob's story was told in an Emmy award-winning documentary. This weekend he's giving a talk called "From Average to Awesome." Bob Mueller has a message he wants to share. And that is, in life... it's important to Find Your Butkus. Bob's story was told in an Emmy award-winning documentary. This weekend he's giving a talk called "From Average to Awesome." 456 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130501_61050.mp3 People from a hundred countries now call the Island home. And for the first time, the houses being built by Habitat for Humanity will ALL go to immigrants, and all from the same country... Burma. Made possible by Habitat for Humanity, and their own "sweat http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT People from a hundred countries now call the Island home. And for the first time, the houses being built by Habitat for Humanity will ALL go to immigrants, and all from the same country... Burma. Made possible by Habitat for Humanity, and their own "sweat People from a hundred countries now call the Island home. And for the first time, the houses being built by Habitat for Humanity will ALL go to immigrants, and all from the same country... Burma. Made possible by Habitat for Humanity, and their own "sweat 340 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130430_97551.mp3 It's the first day of a Sherwood Elementary coin drive to help an orphanage in Haiti, one that Sherwood vice principal Rick Brennan and his wife volunteered at last year. Mitch spoke with Rick and some of his students about the fundraiser. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT It's the first day of a Sherwood Elementary coin drive to help an orphanage in Haiti, one that Sherwood vice principal Rick Brennan and his wife volunteered at last year. Mitch spoke with Rick and some of his students about the fundraiser. It's the first day of a Sherwood Elementary coin drive to help an orphanage in Haiti, one that Sherwood vice principal Rick Brennan and his wife volunteered at last year. Mitch spoke with Rick and some of his students about the fundraiser. 341 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130430_90683.mp3 PEI's larger municipalities have official plans regarding land use, but in rural areas, there are none. Public meetings will be held to get input, and John Handrahan says rules are needed to ensure orderly development. He dropped by the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT PEI's larger municipalities have official plans regarding land use, but in rural areas, there are none. Public meetings will be held to get input, and John Handrahan says rules are needed to ensure orderly development. He dropped by the studio. PEI's larger municipalities have official plans regarding land use, but in rural areas, there are none. Public meetings will be held to get input, and John Handrahan says rules are needed to ensure orderly development. He dropped by the studio. 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130429_56109.mp3 Not everyone knew of Father Andrew MacDonald, but his work on PEI and in Latin America has had a long lasting impact. The late priest passed away last week. Marie Burge and Joe Byrne share stories of his life. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Not everyone knew of Father Andrew MacDonald, but his work on PEI and in Latin America has had a long lasting impact. The late priest passed away last week. Marie Burge and Joe Byrne share stories of his life. Not everyone knew of Father Andrew MacDonald, but his work on PEI and in Latin America has had a long lasting impact. The late priest passed away last week. Marie Burge and Joe Byrne share stories of his life. 723 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130429_79964.mp3 Small-engine, manual Matrix and Corolla models, made between the years 2000 and 2005, have been known to experience expensive transmission failures, IF drivers ignore the signs... and can turn into an expensive repair bill. Laura Chapin has the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Small-engine, manual Matrix and Corolla models, made between the years 2000 and 2005, have been known to experience expensive transmission failures, IF drivers ignore the signs... and can turn into an expensive repair bill. Laura Chapin has the details. Small-engine, manual Matrix and Corolla models, made between the years 2000 and 2005, have been known to experience expensive transmission failures, IF drivers ignore the signs... and can turn into an expensive repair bill. Laura Chapin has the details. 699 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130426_17878.mp3 Concerns about radon levels at Souris Consolidated School date back as far as 2008. Remediation efforts to improve air-flow aren't working and 57 students were moved to the upper floor.Kerry Campbell spoke with Tara Hill-Burke about the situation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Concerns about radon levels at Souris Consolidated School date back as far as 2008. Remediation efforts to improve air-flow aren't working and 57 students were moved to the upper floor.Kerry Campbell spoke with Tara Hill-Burke about the situation. Concerns about radon levels at Souris Consolidated School date back as far as 2008. Remediation efforts to improve air-flow aren't working and 57 students were moved to the upper floor.Kerry Campbell spoke with Tara Hill-Burke about the situation. 322 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130425_28808.mp3 Lewis Page has been asked by UPEI to lead both the men's and women's soccer teams. The award-winning coach has also been asked to develop the new Panther Academy for youth of all ages. Lewis Page dropped by the Island Morning studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Lewis Page has been asked by UPEI to lead both the men's and women's soccer teams. The award-winning coach has also been asked to develop the new Panther Academy for youth of all ages. Lewis Page dropped by the Island Morning studio. Lewis Page has been asked by UPEI to lead both the men's and women's soccer teams. The award-winning coach has also been asked to develop the new Panther Academy for youth of all ages. Lewis Page dropped by the Island Morning studio. 417 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130425_30049.mp3 AquaBounty is confident it has the cash to see its fast-growing salmon reach U.S. stores. Their CEO is hopeful the FDA will approve AquaBounty's bid to sell the world's first genetically modified food animal. Laura Chapin explains. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT AquaBounty is confident it has the cash to see its fast-growing salmon reach U.S. stores. Their CEO is hopeful the FDA will approve AquaBounty's bid to sell the world's first genetically modified food animal. Laura Chapin explains. AquaBounty is confident it has the cash to see its fast-growing salmon reach U.S. stores. Their CEO is hopeful the FDA will approve AquaBounty's bid to sell the world's first genetically modified food animal. Laura Chapin explains. 441 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130424_80867.mp3 Most of the Stanhope Beach Resort building burnt to the ground and some other buildings were damaged. CBC’s Laura Chapin and Steve Bruce were at the scene and spoke with Provincial Fire Marshal David Rossiter and owner, Danny Murphy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Most of the Stanhope Beach Resort building burnt to the ground and some other buildings were damaged. CBC’s Laura Chapin and Steve Bruce were at the scene and spoke with Provincial Fire Marshal David Rossiter and owner, Danny Murphy. Most of the Stanhope Beach Resort building burnt to the ground and some other buildings were damaged. CBC’s Laura Chapin and Steve Bruce were at the scene and spoke with Provincial Fire Marshal David Rossiter and owner, Danny Murphy. 599 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130424_23748.mp3 Last week the Quebec league made an offer to buy the PEI Rocket hockey team from the current owners the Savard family. If no one steps up, the league will buy the franchise and move it. Trent Birt, VP of operations sopke with Island Morning by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Last week the Quebec league made an offer to buy the PEI Rocket hockey team from the current owners the Savard family. If no one steps up, the league will buy the franchise and move it. Trent Birt, VP of operations sopke with Island Morning by phone. Last week the Quebec league made an offer to buy the PEI Rocket hockey team from the current owners the Savard family. If no one steps up, the league will buy the franchise and move it. Trent Birt, VP of operations sopke with Island Morning by phone. 461 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130423_64006.mp3 Big Jim the Butcher... Toenails... and the King Goose Family. Sometimes a person's nickname is flattering... sometimes, not so much. Dutch Thompson has collected some great nickname stories for us and he joined us in the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Big Jim the Butcher... Toenails... and the King Goose Family. Sometimes a person's nickname is flattering... sometimes, not so much. Dutch Thompson has collected some great nickname stories for us and he joined us in the studio. Big Jim the Butcher... Toenails... and the King Goose Family. Sometimes a person's nickname is flattering... sometimes, not so much. Dutch Thompson has collected some great nickname stories for us and he joined us in the studio. 402 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130423_77122.mp3 Beth Johnston and Dave Cormier explain how social media can help or hinder the job search. Or maybe not. Our intern Leena Ali takes us to the streets of Charlottetown to see if Islanders are worried about their online profiles when looking for a job. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Beth Johnston and Dave Cormier explain how social media can help or hinder the job search. Or maybe not. Our intern Leena Ali takes us to the streets of Charlottetown to see if Islanders are worried about their online profiles when looking for a job. Beth Johnston and Dave Cormier explain how social media can help or hinder the job search. Or maybe not. Our intern Leena Ali takes us to the streets of Charlottetown to see if Islanders are worried about their online profiles when looking for a job. 654 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130422_90926.mp3 Two Islanders are joining others from MADD on a mission to Parliament Hill this week - urging Ottawa to toughen up Canada's drunk driving laws. MADD Canada also wants police to be able to demand breathalyzers at road side checks. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Two Islanders are joining others from MADD on a mission to Parliament Hill this week - urging Ottawa to toughen up Canada's drunk driving laws. MADD Canada also wants police to be able to demand breathalyzers at road side checks. Two Islanders are joining others from MADD on a mission to Parliament Hill this week - urging Ottawa to toughen up Canada's drunk driving laws. MADD Canada also wants police to be able to demand breathalyzers at road side checks. 455 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130422_45016.mp3 Today is Earth Day. To celebrate, the kindergarten classes of West Kent Elementary embarked on their own mission -- They rolled up their sleeves and picked up as much garbage as they could to make Victoria Park beautiful again. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Today is Earth Day. To celebrate, the kindergarten classes of West Kent Elementary embarked on their own mission -- They rolled up their sleeves and picked up as much garbage as they could to make Victoria Park beautiful again. Today is Earth Day. To celebrate, the kindergarten classes of West Kent Elementary embarked on their own mission -- They rolled up their sleeves and picked up as much garbage as they could to make Victoria Park beautiful again. 217 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130419_91536.mp3 After 10 Million downloads of the game Minecraft, schools are now using it to help teach students. It seems plenty of adults are playing too. As UPEI's hacker in residence, Peter Rukavina has organized two Minecraft camps to be held at a lab on campus. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT After 10 Million downloads of the game Minecraft, schools are now using it to help teach students. It seems plenty of adults are playing too. As UPEI's hacker in residence, Peter Rukavina has organized two Minecraft camps to be held at a lab on campus. After 10 Million downloads of the game Minecraft, schools are now using it to help teach students. It seems plenty of adults are playing too. As UPEI's hacker in residence, Peter Rukavina has organized two Minecraft camps to be held at a lab on campus. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130419_22984.mp3 Intimate relationships in nursing homes is more common than you may think. We speak Dr. Lori Schindel Martin, an RN from Toronto about fine balance between assessing the risks and respecting seniors' rights when it comes to relationships in nursing homes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Intimate relationships in nursing homes is more common than you may think. We speak Dr. Lori Schindel Martin, an RN from Toronto about fine balance between assessing the risks and respecting seniors' rights when it comes to relationships in nursing homes. Intimate relationships in nursing homes is more common than you may think. We speak Dr. Lori Schindel Martin, an RN from Toronto about fine balance between assessing the risks and respecting seniors' rights when it comes to relationships in nursing homes. 499 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130418_24485.mp3 People Rita MacNeil from her music and TV show, some people had the privilege of knowing her personally and working with her. Musician Chris Corrigan from Charlottetown was a guitarist for Rita MacNeil for over a decade. Chris joined us in the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT People Rita MacNeil from her music and TV show, some people had the privilege of knowing her personally and working with her. Musician Chris Corrigan from Charlottetown was a guitarist for Rita MacNeil for over a decade. Chris joined us in the studio. People Rita MacNeil from her music and TV show, some people had the privilege of knowing her personally and working with her. Musician Chris Corrigan from Charlottetown was a guitarist for Rita MacNeil for over a decade. Chris joined us in the studio. 398 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130418_41246.mp3 On Monday, in her 5th Boston Marathon, Dianne Pye was running a little slower than usual... just minutes from the finishing line. That's where her husband Grant was waiting when two bombs exploded. The couple talks about their harrowing experience. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT On Monday, in her 5th Boston Marathon, Dianne Pye was running a little slower than usual... just minutes from the finishing line. That's where her husband Grant was waiting when two bombs exploded. The couple talks about their harrowing experience. On Monday, in her 5th Boston Marathon, Dianne Pye was running a little slower than usual... just minutes from the finishing line. That's where her husband Grant was waiting when two bombs exploded. The couple talks about their harrowing experience. 496 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130418_31333.mp3 The Savard family says an offer from the league has been made to buy PEI Rocket, and it will be accepted if local buyers don't come forward by April 26th. Island Morning talked with Willy Palov, sportswriter for the Chronicle Herald. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Savard family says an offer from the league has been made to buy PEI Rocket, and it will be accepted if local buyers don't come forward by April 26th. Island Morning talked with Willy Palov, sportswriter for the Chronicle Herald. The Savard family says an offer from the league has been made to buy PEI Rocket, and it will be accepted if local buyers don't come forward by April 26th. Island Morning talked with Willy Palov, sportswriter for the Chronicle Herald. 395 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130418_54833.mp3 Musician Stompin' Tom Connors passed away a month ago. He had strong connections to Skinners Pond and western PEI. A tribute concert and fundraiser for the local food bank is being planned for Tignish. Bev Hogan, one of the organizers explains. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Musician Stompin' Tom Connors passed away a month ago. He had strong connections to Skinners Pond and western PEI. A tribute concert and fundraiser for the local food bank is being planned for Tignish. Bev Hogan, one of the organizers explains. Musician Stompin' Tom Connors passed away a month ago. He had strong connections to Skinners Pond and western PEI. A tribute concert and fundraiser for the local food bank is being planned for Tignish. Bev Hogan, one of the organizers explains. 320 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130417_50772.mp3 A woman who's been called Cape Breton's "first lady of song" is gone. Rita MacNeil died yesterday after complications from surgery. She was 68. Cape Breton morning show host Steve Sutherland talked with Rita in 2009. Here is part of their conversation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT A woman who's been called Cape Breton's "first lady of song" is gone. Rita MacNeil died yesterday after complications from surgery. She was 68. Cape Breton morning show host Steve Sutherland talked with Rita in 2009. Here is part of their conversation. A woman who's been called Cape Breton's "first lady of song" is gone. Rita MacNeil died yesterday after complications from surgery. She was 68. Cape Breton morning show host Steve Sutherland talked with Rita in 2009. Here is part of their conversation. 245 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130417_34374.mp3 Justin Trudeau had only held the job of new Liberal leader for a few hours, when the Tory attack ads started. One ad shows Trudeau taking his shirt off. It was for a good cause. Intern, Leena Ali hit the streets for reaction. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Justin Trudeau had only held the job of new Liberal leader for a few hours, when the Tory attack ads started. One ad shows Trudeau taking his shirt off. It was for a good cause. Intern, Leena Ali hit the streets for reaction. Justin Trudeau had only held the job of new Liberal leader for a few hours, when the Tory attack ads started. One ad shows Trudeau taking his shirt off. It was for a good cause. Intern, Leena Ali hit the streets for reaction. 300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130416_40576.mp3 She was finishing off the world-renowned Boston Marathon...shortly before tragedy hit. We spoke with 21 year old, Jennie Orr, who was running the Boston Marathon yesterday afternoon. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT She was finishing off the world-renowned Boston Marathon...shortly before tragedy hit. We spoke with 21 year old, Jennie Orr, who was running the Boston Marathon yesterday afternoon. She was finishing off the world-renowned Boston Marathon...shortly before tragedy hit. We spoke with 21 year old, Jennie Orr, who was running the Boston Marathon yesterday afternoon. 205 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130416_48998.mp3 Kim Bailey was about 600 meters from the finish line, finishing the world-renowned marathon... when the bombs went off. This would have been her 7th Boston Marathon finish and we reached her from her hotel, located near Boston. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Kim Bailey was about 600 meters from the finish line, finishing the world-renowned marathon... when the bombs went off. This would have been her 7th Boston Marathon finish and we reached her from her hotel, located near Boston. Kim Bailey was about 600 meters from the finish line, finishing the world-renowned marathon... when the bombs went off. This would have been her 7th Boston Marathon finish and we reached her from her hotel, located near Boston. 617 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130416_49438.mp3 Two bombs went off at the finish line of the world-renowned Boston Marathon. Three people are reported dead and more than 130 injured. Former Islander, Julie Drury, crossed the finished line shortly before the explosions took place. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Two bombs went off at the finish line of the world-renowned Boston Marathon. Three people are reported dead and more than 130 injured. Former Islander, Julie Drury, crossed the finished line shortly before the explosions took place. Two bombs went off at the finish line of the world-renowned Boston Marathon. Three people are reported dead and more than 130 injured. Former Islander, Julie Drury, crossed the finished line shortly before the explosions took place. 284 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130415_84259.mp3 A vigil for Rehtaeh Parsons was held in Charlottetown on Saturday night. She died last week after trying to take her own life. Police have just re-opened the case. Our intern Leena Ali spoke with the organizer of the Island Vigil, Joe Killorn. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT A vigil for Rehtaeh Parsons was held in Charlottetown on Saturday night. She died last week after trying to take her own life. Police have just re-opened the case. Our intern Leena Ali spoke with the organizer of the Island Vigil, Joe Killorn. A vigil for Rehtaeh Parsons was held in Charlottetown on Saturday night. She died last week after trying to take her own life. Police have just re-opened the case. Our intern Leena Ali spoke with the organizer of the Island Vigil, Joe Killorn. 280 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130415_78008.mp3 Students in the Holland College Performing Arts school are practicing for their final recital. But for some of the students, it's the last time they'll perform with their classmates. Island Morning's Julia Cook spoke with the soon-to-be grads. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Students in the Holland College Performing Arts school are practicing for their final recital. But for some of the students, it's the last time they'll perform with their classmates. Island Morning's Julia Cook spoke with the soon-to-be grads. Students in the Holland College Performing Arts school are practicing for their final recital. But for some of the students, it's the last time they'll perform with their classmates. Island Morning's Julia Cook spoke with the soon-to-be grads. 364 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130412_12087.mp3 Todd McGowan teaches at a Kyung Hee University in South Korea. People there continue to try to live life as normal even as political tensions rise and the region is bracing for a possible North Korean missile test. Mitch Cormier talked to Todd by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Todd McGowan teaches at a Kyung Hee University in South Korea. People there continue to try to live life as normal even as political tensions rise and the region is bracing for a possible North Korean missile test. Mitch Cormier talked to Todd by phone. Todd McGowan teaches at a Kyung Hee University in South Korea. People there continue to try to live life as normal even as political tensions rise and the region is bracing for a possible North Korean missile test. Mitch Cormier talked to Todd by phone. 396 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130412_99511.mp3 Sport PEI's annual awards night happened this week and Jared Connaughton was honoured. He received the Senior Male Athlete of the Year award and the Lieutenant-Governor's award as well. Matt Rainnie sat down with Jared. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Sport PEI's annual awards night happened this week and Jared Connaughton was honoured. He received the Senior Male Athlete of the Year award and the Lieutenant-Governor's award as well. Matt Rainnie sat down with Jared. Sport PEI's annual awards night happened this week and Jared Connaughton was honoured. He received the Senior Male Athlete of the Year award and the Lieutenant-Governor's award as well. Matt Rainnie sat down with Jared. 349 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130412_18642.mp3 Is Health Minister Doug Currie doing a good job trying to convince islanders that health care reform is needed? Our Island Morning Political Panel, Lawyer Nancy Key, Graphic Newspaper Publisher Paul MacNeill, and Lawyer Jordan Brown share their opinions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Is Health Minister Doug Currie doing a good job trying to convince islanders that health care reform is needed? Our Island Morning Political Panel, Lawyer Nancy Key, Graphic Newspaper Publisher Paul MacNeill, and Lawyer Jordan Brown share their opinions. Is Health Minister Doug Currie doing a good job trying to convince islanders that health care reform is needed? Our Island Morning Political Panel, Lawyer Nancy Key, Graphic Newspaper Publisher Paul MacNeill, and Lawyer Jordan Brown share their opinions. 1006 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130411_17955.mp3 Dr. Des Colohan is a pain specialist with an interest in health policy. Dr. Colohan agrees with the government that many acute care hospital beds are being taken up by people who really belong in long-term beds. He spoke with Matt Rainnie. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Dr. Des Colohan is a pain specialist with an interest in health policy. Dr. Colohan agrees with the government that many acute care hospital beds are being taken up by people who really belong in long-term beds. He spoke with Matt Rainnie. Dr. Des Colohan is a pain specialist with an interest in health policy. Dr. Colohan agrees with the government that many acute care hospital beds are being taken up by people who really belong in long-term beds. He spoke with Matt Rainnie. 450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130411_11528.mp3 This week, Health Minister Doug Currie held public meeting in Alberton and Souris to outline changes coming to western health care facilities. Hundreds piled in with lots of questions and criticisms about the plan. Here's what some residents had to say. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT This week, Health Minister Doug Currie held public meeting in Alberton and Souris to outline changes coming to western health care facilities. Hundreds piled in with lots of questions and criticisms about the plan. Here's what some residents had to say. This week, Health Minister Doug Currie held public meeting in Alberton and Souris to outline changes coming to western health care facilities. Hundreds piled in with lots of questions and criticisms about the plan. Here's what some residents had to say. 224 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130411_81620.mp3 Health Minister Doug Currie and Interim CEO of Health PEI, Dr Richard Wedge, joined Island Morning for a special phone-in. Our question: Do you agree with the changes to PEI's health care system? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Health Minister Doug Currie and Interim CEO of Health PEI, Dr Richard Wedge, joined Island Morning for a special phone-in. Our question: Do you agree with the changes to PEI's health care system? Health Minister Doug Currie and Interim CEO of Health PEI, Dr Richard Wedge, joined Island Morning for a special phone-in. Our question: Do you agree with the changes to PEI's health care system? 2796 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130410_84785.mp3 Author Gretta Vosper questions God in her books. Sometimes a no-no in religion. But Gretta Vosper does, and she also welcomes everyone under her roof, whether you're a theist OR atheist. Gretta Vosper will be speaking to United Church ministers on PEI. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Author Gretta Vosper questions God in her books. Sometimes a no-no in religion. But Gretta Vosper does, and she also welcomes everyone under her roof, whether you're a theist OR atheist. Gretta Vosper will be speaking to United Church ministers on PEI. Author Gretta Vosper questions God in her books. Sometimes a no-no in religion. But Gretta Vosper does, and she also welcomes everyone under her roof, whether you're a theist OR atheist. Gretta Vosper will be speaking to United Church ministers on PEI. 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130410_41141.mp3 A few years ago, the Cooper Institute on PEI started looking into the situation of temporary foreign workers in this province. Josie Baker dropped by the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT A few years ago, the Cooper Institute on PEI started looking into the situation of temporary foreign workers in this province. Josie Baker dropped by the studio. A few years ago, the Cooper Institute on PEI started looking into the situation of temporary foreign workers in this province. Josie Baker dropped by the studio. 629 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130409_31170.mp3 During the 2013 Easter Seals campaign, we're introducing you to Islanders who aren't letting their disabilities slow them down. For the three inspiring athletes you're about to meet... that's very much a literal statement. Steve Bruce has their stories. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT During the 2013 Easter Seals campaign, we're introducing you to Islanders who aren't letting their disabilities slow them down. For the three inspiring athletes you're about to meet... that's very much a literal statement. Steve Bruce has their stories. During the 2013 Easter Seals campaign, we're introducing you to Islanders who aren't letting their disabilities slow them down. For the three inspiring athletes you're about to meet... that's very much a literal statement. Steve Bruce has their stories. 340 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130409_83231.mp3 Abe Buttimer, a dairy farmer from New Glasgow has just been awarded the first-ever Ron Sampson Milk Quality Award, from the Dairy Farmers of PEI. Island Morning's Julia Cook met with Abe... to learn the science behind the milk. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Abe Buttimer, a dairy farmer from New Glasgow has just been awarded the first-ever Ron Sampson Milk Quality Award, from the Dairy Farmers of PEI. Island Morning's Julia Cook met with Abe... to learn the science behind the milk. Abe Buttimer, a dairy farmer from New Glasgow has just been awarded the first-ever Ron Sampson Milk Quality Award, from the Dairy Farmers of PEI. Island Morning's Julia Cook met with Abe... to learn the science behind the milk. 333 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130409_87491.mp3 The LDA of PEI is hosting a learning session regarding the recent Jeffrey Moore court decision, and what it means to people with learning disabilities and educational practices and policies across Canada. Lawyer Blair Mitchell spoke with Island Morning. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The LDA of PEI is hosting a learning session regarding the recent Jeffrey Moore court decision, and what it means to people with learning disabilities and educational practices and policies across Canada. Lawyer Blair Mitchell spoke with Island Morning. The LDA of PEI is hosting a learning session regarding the recent Jeffrey Moore court decision, and what it means to people with learning disabilities and educational practices and policies across Canada. Lawyer Blair Mitchell spoke with Island Morning. 339 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130408_95017.mp3 Today on Pets and People - When to know if your pet is getting too fat, and what to do about it. Dr. Heather Gunn-MacQuillan is Matt Rainnie's guest on this edition of Pets and People. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Today on Pets and People - When to know if your pet is getting too fat, and what to do about it. Dr. Heather Gunn-MacQuillan is Matt Rainnie's guest on this edition of Pets and People. Today on Pets and People - When to know if your pet is getting too fat, and what to do about it. Dr. Heather Gunn-MacQuillan is Matt Rainnie's guest on this edition of Pets and People. 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130408_25898.mp3 When you have Type 1 diabetes, you know that life can be made a little easier with an insulin pump. Kathleen Romans has Type 1 diabetes and thinks it’s time for the PEI government to provide some funding for insulin pumps or to make it a commitment. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT When you have Type 1 diabetes, you know that life can be made a little easier with an insulin pump. Kathleen Romans has Type 1 diabetes and thinks it’s time for the PEI government to provide some funding for insulin pumps or to make it a commitment. When you have Type 1 diabetes, you know that life can be made a little easier with an insulin pump. Kathleen Romans has Type 1 diabetes and thinks it’s time for the PEI government to provide some funding for insulin pumps or to make it a commitment. 397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130408_42042.mp3 The PEI Liquor Commission doesn't want dueling beer festivals. Last year there was two different beer festivals - only two weeks apart. Now the Commission will choose which ONE will serve up the suds in 2013. Laura Chapin is here with more on this story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The PEI Liquor Commission doesn't want dueling beer festivals. Last year there was two different beer festivals - only two weeks apart. Now the Commission will choose which ONE will serve up the suds in 2013. Laura Chapin is here with more on this story. The PEI Liquor Commission doesn't want dueling beer festivals. Last year there was two different beer festivals - only two weeks apart. Now the Commission will choose which ONE will serve up the suds in 2013. Laura Chapin is here with more on this story. 457 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130405_23780.mp3 Comedian Patrick Ledwell drops by with some tax-free tips. And if Compass reporter Kerry Campbell can use a real pie to help explain the HST, so can Patrick. He dropped by with his gluten-free pie... which is already missing a piece! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Comedian Patrick Ledwell drops by with some tax-free tips. And if Compass reporter Kerry Campbell can use a real pie to help explain the HST, so can Patrick. He dropped by with his gluten-free pie... which is already missing a piece! Comedian Patrick Ledwell drops by with some tax-free tips. And if Compass reporter Kerry Campbell can use a real pie to help explain the HST, so can Patrick. He dropped by with his gluten-free pie... which is already missing a piece! 599 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130404_51510.mp3 CBC's Laura Meader brings us the story of Jessie Hippenstall, a 28-year-old Summerside woman with Celebral Palsy...who's raised about 11 thousand dollars for Easter Seals over the years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT CBC's Laura Meader brings us the story of Jessie Hippenstall, a 28-year-old Summerside woman with Celebral Palsy...who's raised about 11 thousand dollars for Easter Seals over the years. CBC's Laura Meader brings us the story of Jessie Hippenstall, a 28-year-old Summerside woman with Celebral Palsy...who's raised about 11 thousand dollars for Easter Seals over the years. 304 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130404_47754.mp3 The Canadian Taxpayer Federations says doing away with PEI's Indemnities and Allowances Commission is a good step, but won't end the debate over MLA salaries. We spoke with Kevin Lacey, the Atlantic Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT The Canadian Taxpayer Federations says doing away with PEI's Indemnities and Allowances Commission is a good step, but won't end the debate over MLA salaries. We spoke with Kevin Lacey, the Atlantic Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The Canadian Taxpayer Federations says doing away with PEI's Indemnities and Allowances Commission is a good step, but won't end the debate over MLA salaries. We spoke with Kevin Lacey, the Atlantic Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. 355 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130404_12315.mp3 Melda Gibson, an Islander teaching in a school in South Korea, is keeping a close eye on the tensions over North Korea's nuclear threats. Mel Gibson joins us live on the phone from Gunpo, a city just outside Seoul. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Melda Gibson, an Islander teaching in a school in South Korea, is keeping a close eye on the tensions over North Korea's nuclear threats. Mel Gibson joins us live on the phone from Gunpo, a city just outside Seoul. Melda Gibson, an Islander teaching in a school in South Korea, is keeping a close eye on the tensions over North Korea's nuclear threats. Mel Gibson joins us live on the phone from Gunpo, a city just outside Seoul. 425 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130403_14083.mp3 Nicole Bellefleur of PEI is a board member of The Vulnerable Children Society. She’s hoping to collect some items from Islanders that she can bring to Ethiopia, to help the children. She spoke with Island Morning. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Nicole Bellefleur of PEI is a board member of The Vulnerable Children Society. She’s hoping to collect some items from Islanders that she can bring to Ethiopia, to help the children. She spoke with Island Morning. Nicole Bellefleur of PEI is a board member of The Vulnerable Children Society. She’s hoping to collect some items from Islanders that she can bring to Ethiopia, to help the children. She spoke with Island Morning. 418 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130403_18645.mp3 Air Canada announced a new 45 minute check-in cut-off time. CBC’s Laura Chapin talked with Doug Newson is the head of the Charlottetown Airport Authority about the new rules and what it means to passengers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Air Canada announced a new 45 minute check-in cut-off time. CBC’s Laura Chapin talked with Doug Newson is the head of the Charlottetown Airport Authority about the new rules and what it means to passengers. Air Canada announced a new 45 minute check-in cut-off time. CBC’s Laura Chapin talked with Doug Newson is the head of the Charlottetown Airport Authority about the new rules and what it means to passengers. 392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130402_78681.mp3 A well-known Island business operator and autism advocate has passed away. Bob Bateman built Prince Edward Air into a 25-plane fleet and was named Entrepreneur of the Year. Steve Connolly joined Island Morning and shared memories of his good friend. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT A well-known Island business operator and autism advocate has passed away. Bob Bateman built Prince Edward Air into a 25-plane fleet and was named Entrepreneur of the Year. Steve Connolly joined Island Morning and shared memories of his good friend. A well-known Island business operator and autism advocate has passed away. Bob Bateman built Prince Edward Air into a 25-plane fleet and was named Entrepreneur of the Year. Steve Connolly joined Island Morning and shared memories of his good friend. 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130402_33787.mp3 When Harry Potter topped the bestseller lists it wasn't just young people picking up the books and heading to Hogwarts. UPEI's Shannon Murray previews Research on Tap topic We've Become Adults Who Read Children's Books. What's Wrong With us? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT When Harry Potter topped the bestseller lists it wasn't just young people picking up the books and heading to Hogwarts. UPEI's Shannon Murray previews Research on Tap topic We've Become Adults Who Read Children's Books. What's Wrong With us? When Harry Potter topped the bestseller lists it wasn't just young people picking up the books and heading to Hogwarts. UPEI's Shannon Murray previews Research on Tap topic We've Become Adults Who Read Children's Books. What's Wrong With us? 289 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130401_88928.mp3 Marian White took her first posting with Cuso and went on to build an almost 20-year career with the non-profit development organization. We talked to her about the highlights of her career. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Marian White took her first posting with Cuso and went on to build an almost 20-year career with the non-profit development organization. We talked to her about the highlights of her career. Marian White took her first posting with Cuso and went on to build an almost 20-year career with the non-profit development organization. We talked to her about the highlights of her career. 260 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130401_12667.mp3 Marian White started with CUSO back in 1977. She went on to work full-time with CUSO for close to 20 years. In part one of our conversation we asked Marian about the changes she's seen in CUSO's mission and mandate over the years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Marian White started with CUSO back in 1977. She went on to work full-time with CUSO for close to 20 years. In part one of our conversation we asked Marian about the changes she's seen in CUSO's mission and mandate over the years. Marian White started with CUSO back in 1977. She went on to work full-time with CUSO for close to 20 years. In part one of our conversation we asked Marian about the changes she's seen in CUSO's mission and mandate over the years. 164 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130328_32129.mp3 Nancy, Paul and Mary Lynn discuss the provincial budget. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Nancy, Paul and Mary Lynn discuss the provincial budget. Nancy, Paul and Mary Lynn discuss the provincial budget. 740 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130322_37794.mp3 How will yesterday's federal budget affect PEI? We reached Finance Minister Wes Sheridan and Egmont MP, Gail Shea for reaction on what the federal budget means for this province. Both joined us by phone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT How will yesterday's federal budget affect PEI? We reached Finance Minister Wes Sheridan and Egmont MP, Gail Shea for reaction on what the federal budget means for this province. Both joined us by phone. How will yesterday's federal budget affect PEI? We reached Finance Minister Wes Sheridan and Egmont MP, Gail Shea for reaction on what the federal budget means for this province. Both joined us by phone. 886 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/peiislandmorn_20130322_62428.mp3 "Weather" tis nobler of the mind to suffer... we spoke with comedian Patrick Ledwell and his views on the drama that is Island weather. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT "Weather" tis nobler of the mind to suffer... we spoke with comedian Patrick Ledwell and his views on the drama that is Island weather. "Weather" tis nobler of the mind to suffer... we spoke with comedian Patrick Ledwell and his views on the drama that is Island weather. 449